COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Computer software grew to a $229 billion annual industry in 2007. U.S. companies currently hold a 50% share of the global software market. Software companies that protect their intellectual property rights traditionally outperform their competitors.

COMPUTER HARDWARE
Computer hardware covers everything from mainframe systems to embedded systems to the familiar desktop computer system. Computer hardware also refers to the individual components and integrated circuitry that make up these systems. This hardware is increasingly present in familiar every day objects, such as automobiles and refrigerators, as well as in high technology objects.

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Consumer electronics is always a fast paced industry rife with innovation. The companies that stay on top in this industry consistently offer consumers the latest technology in an effort to outdo their competitors. Intellectual property protection is a must within this industry to remain competitive in this marketplace.

BUSINESS METHODS
Business methods, once the province of trade secret law, are now eligible for patent protection. Financial models, methods for running a company, economic activities such as buying and selling items, marketing techniques, and strategies for use with sports and games are all examples of business methods.

MEDICAL DEVICES
Medical devices range from the very simple, such as a thermometer, to the very complex, such as an MRI machine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates and approves the sale and use of medical devices. Our attorneys have guided medical device companies through the FDA compliance process and secured intellectual property protection for the latest medical devices.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
The sale of vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements topped $4.7 billion in the United States last year. The nutritional supplement industry is set for expansive growth. Compliance with labeling requirements and governmental regulations has grown increasingly complex. Proper guidance is more important than ever in this competitive marketplace.

SEMICONDUCTORS
Semiconductors are the basis of the modern electronics industry. The individual design and manufacturing processes, as well as the resulting semiconductor and the associated packaging are ideal candidates for intellectual property protection.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Cellular technologies, Voice Over IP (VOIP), and fiber optic networks are all part of the larger $1.2 trillion telecommunications industry. Revenue generated from the telecommunications industry constitutes 3% of the world's gross domestic product. Companies that want to succeed and differentiate themselves from other companies in this crowded marketplace need effective intellectual property protection.

WIRELESS NETWORKING
Wireless networking is one of the fastest growing segments of the consumer electronics, computer hardware, and telecommunications industries. Almost every device that transmits data to another device by a wired connection will communicate such data wirelessly in the future. The communication protocols, hardware, and software necessary to implement these wireless networks are eligible for intellectual property protection.