Software Patent Attorney Guide

Software Patent Attorneys Louisiana

Perret Doise

A Patent can be obtained for a new or improved machine, article of manufacture, chemical composition, process, computer software or business method, or even an e?commerce business model and enabling technology for the Internet. A patent allows one to prevent others from producing, using or selling a patented invention, and grants the owner the right to control the fate of an invention in the marketplace. At Perret Doise, we typically deal with the following patent-related matters:

Trademarks/Service Marks: Trademarks identify the source of goods, while Service Marks identify the source of services. Words, symbols, numbers, slogans, designs, features of packaging, color combinations, animations and even sounds may be used as trademarks or service marks. Such marks are often used to create and/or establish consumer loyalty. At Perret Doise, we typically deal with the following trademark/service mark-related issues:

• Procurement of U.S. and foreign patents
• Patent portfolio analysis, strategy development and counseling
• Patent ability searches, analysis and opinions
• Patent infringement analysis and opinions
• Patent validity analysis and opinions
• Due diligence for acquisitions and mergers
• Patent licensing and royalty agreements
• Advice regarding patents in the employment context
• State and Federal trademark counseling and registration
• Enforcement and defense of trademark rights
• Internet domain name and web site issues
• Counseling with respect to selection, use, protection and enforcement of trademarks

600 Jefferson, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-9000

McGlinchey Stafford

The products of your creativity require protection. McGlinchey Stafford lawyers know intellectual property law and how to protect your work product including:

• copyrights,
• trademarks,
• patents,
• trade secrets,
• unfair competition,
• non-compete agreements,
• licensing,
• antitrust and IP issues,
• insurance coverage for IP matters,
• cybersquatting,
• defamation and
• doing business on the Internet.

Our IP lawyers are able to protect your ideas and offer innovative means to maximize the value of your hard work whether you and your business need consultation and advice on how to structure your business and IP holdings, transactional assistance in acquiring, selling or licensing IP assets, or more aggressive protection through litigation and dispute resolution representation.

643 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 586-1200
(504) 596-2800 (fax)