Intellectual Property (“IP”) is the all-encompassing term which refers to creations of the mind: inventions, designs, trade names, symbols, images, trade dress, know-how, trade secrets, and literary and artistic works. The laws protecting Intellectual Property are essential to the fostering and rewarding of these innovations. Common elements of IP law include copyrights, patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, and aspects of unfair competition. At Byers IP Law and Consulting, we understand that these matters must be understood in a business context and that they can be leveraged to increase business revenue. We endeavor to accommodate this business objective. We are the firm that represents the Business Side of IP.
The heart of our practice is the development, enforcement, and defense of IP rights to achieve our clients’ business development and promotion. We are a boutique intellectual property law and consulting firm based on the Westside of Los Angeles which services clients throughout California. We utilize our vast litigation experience to affect our counseling and consulting program. That is, the filing, licensing or acquisition of a patent, trademark, or copyright needs to be executed with an understanding of current case law, not just the rules and regulations of the Patent and Trademark Office. Although we are litigators, litigation is not always the answer (it’s often costly and time consuming). Licensing is not always the answer (it may not achieve your objective – for example, you may want to be the only market player in the space). Acquisition may not be the answer (the acquired patent portfolio may not be worth the paper it’s printed on). But somewhere within the realm of possibilities is an answer that will achieve your business objective. Understanding the Business Side of IP, we will get you there.
But, understanding the Business Side of IP involves more than just the right selection of a legal program and agenda for our clients. It also involves being understanding and accommodating of their need for financial predictability. Accordingly, in addition to our hourly rates, we are open to alternative billing arrangements, including flat rate billing, contingency arrangements, hybrid billing, etc. Every alternative billing arrangement is made on a case by case decision.
Our firm focuses on all manner of intellectual property issues, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition law. Our firm can handle your litigation, transactional, licensing, and due diligence needs as well non-traditional consulting needs such as IP evaluation and monetizing efforts.