Intellectual Property Attorneys

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

105.021 Intellectual Property attorneys listed on AttorneyQnA

Intellectual property law protects the inventions, brands, and creative work that make modern businesses valuable. An IP attorney secures legal rights through registration, defends those rights against infringement, and structures licensing deals that turn intellectual property into revenue.

The four main IP types

Patents — protect inventions for 20 years; require detailed application to the USPTO
Trademarks — protect brand names, logos, and slogans that identify the source of goods or services
Copyrights — protect original creative works (books, music, software, art) automatically; registration improves enforcement
Trade secrets — protect confidential business information (recipes, customer lists, source code) as long as secrecy is maintained

Common IP services

Patent prosecution: drafting and shepherding patent applications through USPTO examination
Patent litigation: enforcing patents or defending against infringement claims
Trademark clearance, registration, and oppositions
Copyright registration and DMCA takedown
Licensing agreements (royalty, exclusive, sublicensable)
IP due diligence in M&A transactions
Trade-secret protection plans and litigation under the Defend Trade Secrets Act

When to talk to an IP attorney

You have invented something potentially patentable
You are choosing a brand or product name and need clearance
You discovered infringement of your patent, trademark, or copyright
You received a cease-and-desist letter
You are licensing IP in or out
You are about to launch a business and want to lock down IP before competitors do

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Atty. Kirsten E. Bennett

White Plains 24 year 5.0

Kirsten E. Bennett is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, personal injury and 19 other areas of law.

Criminal Law DUI/DWI Personal Injury Assault And Battery Burglary +17

Atty. Randal D Shimon

Las Vegas 30 year 5.0

Randal D Shimon is a lawyer practicing construction law, construction contracts, construction liens and 24 other areas of law. Randal received a B.A. ...

Construction Contracts Construction Law Construction Liens Administrative Agency Practice Administrative Hearings and Appeals +22

Atty. Lisa Fortune Moore

Atlanta 26 year 5.0

Ms. Lisa Fortune Moore is a lawyer practicing entertainment, copyright, trademark arbitration and 8 other areas of law.

Atty. Louis A. Russo

New York 19 year 5.0

Louis A. Russo is the founding member of Russo Law LLC, a New York and New Jersey business law firm focused on commercial contracts, business acquisit...

Contract Negotiation / Contract Drafting Contracts Mergers Acquisitions and Divestitures Admiralty and Maritime Law Breach of Fiduciary Duty (Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty) +14

Atty. Robert Craig Thrift, Jr.

Atlanta 5.0

For nearly 20 years Craig Thrift has represented clients in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, real estate, leasing, corpor...

Corporate Franchise & Dealership Real Estate Business Formation Business Law +9

Atty. Gary Green

Philadelphia 54 year 5.0

Gary Green practices at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C. Read Full Bio

Civil Rights Law Commercial Law Federal And State Litigation Antitrust Business Arbitration +44

Atty. Hannah Elizabeth Carroll-Altman

West Lafayette 8 year 5.0

Hannah Elizabeth Carroll-Altman is a lawyer practicing federal practice, business litigation, privacy law and 4 other areas of law. Hannah received a ...

Business Litigation Federal Practice Privacy Law Health Law Intellectual Property +2

Atty. Suzanne D. Scanlon

Armonk 30 year 5.0

Suzanne D. Scanlon is a lawyer practicing commercial contracts, intellectual property licensing, internet intellectual property and 12 other areas of ...

Commercial Contracts Intellectual Property Licensing Internet Intellectual Property Broker Dealer Regulation Financial Services Law +10

Atty. Jordan A. Shaw, Esq.

Fort Lauderdale 12 year 5.0

Jordan A. Shaw is a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP.

Commercial Litigation Complex Business Litigation Consumer Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Antitrust and Trade Regulation +20

Atty. Peter Michael Spingola

Chicago 29 year 5.0

Peter Michael Spingola is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil litigation, trial practice and 42 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree fro...

Civil Litigation Litigation Trial Practice Accountants Liability Accountants Malpractice +40

Atty. Gregory D. Lorincz

Attleboro 21 year 5.0

Attorney Gregory Lorincz concentrates his practice primarily in civil litigation, as well as business, employment, intellectual property, landlord ten...

Civil Appeals Civil Litigation Creditor Bankruptcy Age Discrimination In Employment Americans with Disabilities Act +24

Atty. David Scott Farber

Coral Gables 26 year 5.0

David Scott Farber is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance coverage claims and disputes, intellectual property and 10 other areas of law. Da...

Insurance Coverage Claims and Disputes Intellectual Property Personal Injury Banking Law Business Disputes +8

Atty. Terence E. Doherty

Colorado Springs 29 year 5.0

Terence E. Doherty brings a hands-on business background to his legal practice, allowing him to provide practical and effective legal advice to busine...

Business & Corporate Law Estate Planning Real Estate Transactions Business Law Business Litigation +2

Atty. Robert F. Goings

Columbia 20 year 5.0

Over two decades of practicing law, Robert F. Goings has earned a reputation as one of the leading trial lawyers in South Carolina, known for taking o...

Automobile Accidents Personal Injury Workers Compensation Accidents Appellate Practice +59

Atty. Sa'Id Vakili

Los Angeles 32 year 5.0

Sa'Id Vakili is a lawyer practicing employment law, business litigation, litigation and 5 other areas of law. Sa'Id received a M.A. degree from Columb...

Business Litigation Employment Law Litigation Business Law Civil Rights +3

Atty. Sharon A. Urias

Phoenix 30 year 5.0

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Business Law Intellectual Property Litigation

Atty. Luis M. Ortiz

Albuquerque 34 year 5.0

Luis M. Ortiz has an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubble and has more than twenty five years experience counseling and representing clients i...

Intellectual property portfolio development & management Licensing and Technology Transactions Patent and trademark preparation & prosecution Litigation before Federal, State and Appellate courts Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Atty. Jena Rissman Atlass

Hollywood 34 year 5.0

Ms. Jena Rissman Atlass is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, commercial transactions and 6 other areas of law.

Commercial Transactions Corporate Transactions Mergers And Acquisitions Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial Law +4

Atty. Scott Wayne Gosnell

Birmingham 28 year 5.0

Mr. Scott Wayne Gosnell is a lawyer practicing commercial law, commercial litigation, commercial transactions and 19 other areas of law.

Commercial Law Commercial Litigation Commercial Transactions Appellate Practice Business Law +17

Atty. Edward J. Kelly IV

Mineola 34 year 5.0

Edward J. Kelly is a trial attorney and investigator with more than 28 years’ experience in complex dispute resolution.

Appeals Civil Litigation Trial Practice Corporate Investigations Intellectual Property +1

Atty. Juan Carlos Castaneda

Carlsbad 21 year 5.0

Juan Carlos Castaneda is a lawyer practicing construction & infrastructure, healthcare, international practice and 10 other areas of law. Juan receive...

Construction & Infrastructure Healthcare International Practice Construction And Infrastructure Energy +8

Atty. Eric Scott Freibrun

Northbrook 43 year 5.0

Mr. Eric Scott Freibrun is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property licensing, intellectual property litigation and 18 other a...

Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Licensing Intellectual Property Litigation Computer Contracts Computer Law +16

Atty. Steven John Lewicky

Fulton 39 year 5.0

Steven John Lewicky is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial transactions, corporate/business and 17 other areas of law. Steven receiv...

Commercial Litigation Commercial Transactions Corporate/Business Arbitration Business Enterprises +15

Atty. Amie Gartenberg

New York 44 year 5.0

About Amie Gartenberg View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers fo...

Estate Administration Estate Planning Trust Law Ancillary Probate Corporate Law +14

Atty. Bradley Michael Gies

Palm Beach Gardens 15 year 5.0

Bradley Gies, Esq. is the owner and lead attorney at Bradley Gies P.A., a boutique law firm tailored to entrepreneurs. Brad obtained his undergraduate...

Business Contracts Trademark Application Contracts & Agreements Copyright +9

Atty. Geoffrey Alan Gannaway

Houston 24 year 5.0

Mr. Geoffrey Alan Gannaway is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate: civil, arbitration and 9 other areas of law.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Appellate: Civil Arbitration Energy Ethics Legal Malpractice +7

Atty. Derek Scott Whitefield

Los Angeles 41 year 5.0

Derek Scott Whitefield is a lawyer practicing automotive, litigation, insurance and 4 other areas of law. Derek received a degree from James Madison C...

Automotive Insurance Litigation Automotive Product Liability Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation +2

Atty. Danielle Lauren Borel

Baton Rouge 12 year 5.0

Danielle Lauren Borel is a lawyer practicing healthcare, class action, mass tort & multi-district litigation, dentists and 5 other areas of law. Danie...

Class Action, Mass Tort & Multi-District Litigation Dentists Healthcare Commercial Litigation Commercial Real Estate +3

Atty. Mr Eric David Martin

St. Louis 30 year 5.0

Mr Eric David Martin is a lawyer practicing copyrights, appeals, patents and 6 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Bradley University...

Appeals Copyrights Patents Broker-Dealer Litigation, Arbitration and Regulatory Practice Class And Derivative Actions +4

Atty. Susan Mayer Hankins

Peachtree Corners 42 year 5.0

Attorney Susan Hankins is a lawyer with considerable expertise in handling complex civil matters. Susan Hankins obtained her undergraduate degree from...

Business Enterprises Business Formation Corporate Governance Business Planning Buying and Selling of Businesses +18

Atty. Asim Bhansali

San Francisco 29 year 5.0

Asim Bhansali is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust, antitrust & unfair competition and 3 other areas of law. Asim received a B.B.A....

Antitrust Antitrust & Unfair Competition Commercial Litigation Consumer Law Intellectual Property Law +1

Atty. Jennifer A Schwartz

Miami 25 year 5.0

Jennifer A Schwartz is a lawyer practicing advice and counsel, litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 4 other are...

Advice And Counsel Litigation Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets And Unfair Competition Appeals Hospitality +2

Atty. Diane Kondor Oates

Fort Lauderdale 21 year 5.0

Diane Kondor Oates is a lawyer practicing estate planning, government law, trust and probate and 4 other areas of law. Diane received a degree from Am...

Estate Planning Government Law Trust And Probate Litigation Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance +2

Atty. Su Lynn Barry

San Diego 23 year 5.0

Su Barry is the principal and owner of Barry׀apc and represents consumers and injured plaintiffs as well as top San Diego businesses. She has been sel...

Business Litigation Contracts Copyrights Bad Faith Insurance Breach of Contract +11

Atty. Scott Robert Hansen

Irvine 33 year 5.0

Scott Robert Hansen is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, contracts & agreements, patent application and 17 other areas of law. Scott received a...

Contracts & Agreements Patent Application Patent Infringement Intellectual Property Arbitration Intellectual Property Enforcement +15

Atty. Jeremy T. Cranford

Destin 17 year 5.0

My name is Jeremy T. Cranford.

Administrative Hearings and Appeals Administrative Law Agents and Brokers Liability Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration +96

Atty. Dennis L. Abramson, Esq.

Bala Cynwyd 25 year 5.0

With extensive experience in nearly all types of litigation matters, Dennis L. Abramson concentrates his practice in business, real estate, and health...

ABIM Business Attorney Expert Testimony Business Litigation Business Torts (Breaches of Fiduciary Duty; Interference with Contractual Relations, etc.) Commercial Landlord/Tenant Matters +26

Atty. Justin William Heeg

Nashville 5 year 5.0

Justin William Heeg is a lawyer practicing business, contracts & agreements, corporate & incorporation and 14 other areas of law. Justin has been lice...

Business Contracts & Agreements Corporate & Incorporation Banking Law Criminal Defense +12

Atty. Gail Haefner Straith

Birmingham 41 year 5.0

Gail Haefner Straith is a lawyer practicing business law, banks and banking, business purchase & sale and 25 other areas of law. Gail received a B.A. ...

Banks And Banking Business Law Business Purchase & Sale Commercial Law Commercial Transactions +23

Atty. Frank Malvin Holbrook

Martin 47 year 5.0

Frank Malvin Holbrook is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property & technology, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law...

Commercial Litigation Intellectual Property Intellectual Property & Technology Alternative Dispute Resolution Business Torts and Unfair Competition +3

Atty. Mark F. Warzecha

Melbourne 32 year 5.0

Mark F. Warzecha is a lawyer practicing arts and sports, alternative dispute resolution, civil litigation and 15 other areas of law.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Arts And Sports Civil Litigation Civil Trial Commercial Litigation +13

Atty. Jessica Jay Wood

Atlanta 32 year 5.0

Jessica Jay Wood is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment law, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Jessica received a B.A. degree fro...

Employment Law Intellectual Property Litigation Business Commercial +1

Atty. Elise Anne Singer

Melbourne 40 year 5.0

Ms. Elise Anne Singer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law, trademark and 7 other areas of law.

Civil Litigation Family Law Trademark Business Law Construction Law +5

Atty. Leora Herrmann

Miami 47 year 5.0

Leora Herrmann is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, trademark application and 8 other areas of law. Leora received a B.A. degree ...

Intellectual Property Litigation Trademark Application Case Studies Community/Civic Involvement +6

Atty. Casey B. Green

Philadelphia 23 year 5.0

Casey B. Green practices at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C.

Business Law Civil Appeals Labor and Employment Breach of Contract Business Arbitration +42

Atty. Paul Brentwood Derby

Los Angeles 26 year 5.0

Mr. Paul Brentwood Derby is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, real estate litigation, professional negligence and 3 other areas of law.

Complex Business Litigation Professional Negligence Real Estate Litigation Employment & Labor Intellectual Property +1

Atty. James Naughton Henry, Jr.

Dallas 31 year 5.0

Mr. James Naughton Henry, Jr. is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, contracts & agreements, employment & labor and 6 other areas of law.

Commercial Litigation Contracts & Agreements Employment & Labor Business Litigation Business Torts +4

Atty. Stuart Jonathan Fried

New York 34 year 5.0

Stuart Jonathan Fried is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, corporate law, internet and 4 other areas of law. Stuart received a B.A. degree from R...

Corporate Law Entertainment Law Internet Copyright Infringement Licensing +2

Atty. Alan Stuart Hock

Garden City 44 year 5.0

Alan Stuart Hock is a lawyer practicing trademarks, patents & other intellectual property, litigation, promotional marketing & advertising. Alan recei...

Litigation Promotional Marketing & Advertising Trademarks, Patents & Other Intellectual Property

Atty. Fred Seyed Hasani

Aliso Viejo 27 year 5.0

Fred Seyed Hasani is a lawyer practicing licensing, contracts & agreements, technology licensing and 4 other areas of law. Fred received a B.A. degree...

Contracts & Agreements Licensing Technology Licensing Corporate Law Emerging Growth Companies +2

Atty. Eric C. Schwettmann

Encino 5.0

Eric’s primary practice involves the defense of all types of employment-related lawsuits through inception, litigation, and trial. He also regularly p...

Employer Advice And Problem Solving Employment Litigation Government Agency Investigations Trade secret and unfair competition law Wage and Hour Law

Atty. Matthew Joseph Hafey

Los Angeles 33 year 5.0

Matthew Joseph Hafey is a lawyer practicing appellate, bad faith, commercial transportation and 10 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree ...

Appellate Bad Faith Commercial Transportation Construction Defect Elder Law +8

Atty. Hillary Johns

Beverly Hills 33 year 5.0

Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict.

Civil Practice Commercial Arbitration Commercial Bad Faith Business Law Civil Fraud +40

Atty. Mr Howard I Sobelman

Phoenix 32 year 5.0

Mr Howard I Sobelman is a lawyer practicing asia, blockchain technology and digital currency, copyright and 11 other areas of law. Howard received a B...

Asia Blockchain Technology And Digital Currency Copyright Communications and Media Data Centers +9

Atty. James Dale Smith

Mobile 43 year 5.0

Mr. James Dale Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, construction / development and 5 other areas of law.

Construction / Development Estate Planning Real Estate Banking And Finance Corporate And Securities +3

Atty. Alexander Daniel Brown

Fort Lauderdale 22 year 5.0

Mr. Alexander Daniel Brown is a lawyer practicing sports, arts, entertainment and 3 other areas of law.

Arts Entertainment Sports General Commercial Litigation Labor and Employment +1

Atty. A. Neil Hartzell

Boston 41 year 5.0

A. Neil Hartzell is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, creditors rights and 10 other areas of law.

Arbitration Creditors Rights Litigation Antitrust & Trade Law Banking Law +8

Atty. Jordan Blair Isrow

Parkland 15 year 5.0

Jordan Blair Isrow is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate practice, business and 27 other areas of law. Jordan has been licensed for 15 year...

Administrative Appellate Practice Business Arbitration Civil Litigation +25

Atty. Brent Lawson Caslin

Los Angeles 28 year 5.0

Atty. Brent Lawson Caslin is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex commercial litigation, international arbitration and 5 other areas of law.

Complex Commercial Litigation International Arbitration Litigation Copyright Infringement International Law +3

Atty. John Robert Renner

Los Angeles 36 year 5.0

John Robert Renner is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, product liability and 2 other areas of law. John recei...

Commercial Litigation Insurance Coverage Litigation Product Liability Commercial Intellectual Property

Frequently Asked Questions about IP

How much does it cost to file a patent?

A utility patent application typically costs $8,000 to $15,000 in attorney fees through the first office action, plus USPTO fees that scale by entity size. Provisional patent applications can be filed for $2,000 to $5,000 to lock in priority while you decide whether to pursue full prosecution.

How long does a patent take?

USPTO prosecution typically takes 2 to 4 years from filing to issuance. Accelerated programs (Track One, age-based, COVID-related) can produce decisions in under a year for an additional fee.

Do I really need to register my trademark?

You acquire some common-law trademark rights through use, but federal registration gives you nationwide priority, the right to use the ® symbol, statutory damages in counterfeiting cases, and customs enforcement against imports. For any brand worth defending, federal registration is the standard.

Is software patentable?

Yes, but the bar is high after recent Supreme Court decisions. Software patents must claim a specific technical improvement, not just an abstract idea implemented on a generic computer. An experienced patent attorney drafts claims that survive 101 challenges.

What is a copyright vs a trademark?

Copyright protects original creative works (the lyrics and recording of a song). Trademark protects brand identifiers (the band name on the album cover). The two often coexist in the same product and require coordinated protection.

I received a cease-and-desist letter. What do I do?

Do not ignore it and do not respond off-the-cuff. Have an IP attorney evaluate the claim, your defenses, and the cost/benefit of fighting, redesigning, or licensing. Many demands are weaker than they look; others are existential. Early analysis saves money.

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