Patents

A patent is a specialized form of intellectual property. Unlike copyrights, which prevent copying, a patent is essentially a contract that empowers the owner to exclude others from making, using, selling or importing the claimed inventions. An intellectual property lawyer can help an inventor to protect his or her creation from exploitation through the use of patents, and, if necessary, patent litigation.   

There are three key types of patents:

• A utility patent is the most common and effective type of patent. This can cover machines, processes or other inventions. The patent can cover all aspects of the invention.
• A design patent is much easier to obtain, but covers only the appearance and aesthetics of an invention.
• A plant patent offers very specific protection to those who have created and reproduced very specific kinds of plants.

At SimmonsCooper, we're focused on helping individuals, start-up companies and small to medium-sized businesses protect their ideas through our dedicated patent services. Our group is staffed with intellectual property lawyers with extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property. They are involved in some of the most active areas of IP, including biotechnology, pharmacological and biological science, and electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering.

IP litigation can be expensive, and we firmly believe that this expense should not be a barrier to the future of your business. Learn more about our comprehensive approach to IP & patent litigation.

For more information about your intellectual property rights, please contact us today for a free legal consultation.

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