The Burrus Intellectual Property Law Group specializes in all areas of
Intellectual Property, with a special focus on patent prosecution.

Practice areas include:

PATENTS

Patent prosecution. Simply put, we have hundreds and hundreds of applications under our belt. From complex electrical circuits and semiconductors to business methods, we have prosecuted all types of applications. We are experienced in building well-rounded portfolios to protect each and every aspect of your invention. We also have extensive experience with examiner interviews and appellate practice to expedite the prosecution of your patent applications. We also draft infringement and invalidity opinions, as well as counsel clients on disclosure systems and portfolio management. Our patent practice areas include:

• Analog and digital circuits and systems
• Telecommunications hardware and systems
• Consumer products and mobile electronic devices
• Semiconductor devices and circuits
• Complex mechanical systems, interfaces and devices
• Wireless accessories and devices
• Athletic training systems and methods
• Golf training aids and methods
• Energy storage devices and associated charging systems
• Electronic measurement systems and sensors
• Software and embedded firmware systems and methods
• Local and Wide Area Wireless Networks and network infrastructure
• Standards, including Telecom (e.g. 3GPP, GSM, TDMA, CDMA)
• Business methods
• Medical Devices
• Clothing and Apparel
• Design patents
• Related technologies

COPYRIGHT

We have experience with complex copyright prosecution, including appellate practice within the US Copyright Office. From artistic works to sophisticated compilations, the Burrus Intellectual Property Law Group will not only protect your creative, expressive works, but is well suited to provide infringement analysis as well.

TRADEMARK

The Burrus Intellectual Property Law Group understands that businesses are not built on technology alone. Successful businesses include not only "WOW" products and services, but also skillful brand management. From concept to search to registration to enforcement, we are prepared to ensure that your brand stays just that: your brand.

TRADE SECRETS

Intellectual property comes in many different forms. Sometimes factors such as enforceability and detectability mean that conventional protections, including patents, copyrights and trademarks, are not the answer. After careful analysis, we will advise you when this is the case. We counsel small inventors and companies alike when keeping proprietary information as trade secrets is warranted.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

The Burrus Intellectual Property Law Group has extensive experience in portfolio management and mapping. While there is never a substitute for carefully analyzing each asset of your portfolio on a case by case basis, we understand that in today's fast paced business environment, there is sometimes just not enough time. We have the tools and models to counsel clients in portfolio mapping, quantization and classification. Be it for licensing or simply inventory management, we can both save time and simplify your analysis.

LICENSING

In addition to defensive and bargaining factors, we realize that monetization of your portfolio may be central to your business's success. From identification of clusters to negotiating and drafting licenses, we can handle your licensing needs.

OTHER AREAS

Aside from the areas mentioned above, if it involves intellectual property, we are prepared to help. Whether it be licensing, non-disclosure agreements, opinion drafting, infringement analysis, portfolio development, disclosure system counseling, or offensive or defensive assertion, or entertainment and publicity issues, the Burrus Intellectual Property Law Group will assist you with your legal needs.