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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
201 Saint Charles Ave #3600
New Orleans LA 70170
Tel: 504 566-5200
Fax: 504 636-4000

Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property Group undertakes responsibility for the protection of inventions and other forms of intellectual property for clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. We obtain, defend and enforce patents, trademarks and copyrights in the United States and throughout the world. The Firm has developed relationships with intellectual property lawyers in many major foreign countries, and has facilitated applications, patents and registrations of trademarks in over 80 foreign jurisdictions.

Our attorneys have established a reputation for practical, common-sense business approaches to client concerns, as well as sophistication in dealing with a range of intellectual property issues for firms of all sizes. We have broad experience in patent representation, trademark disputes and branding concerns for our clients whether an emerging company or a Fortune 500. We help our clients manage their intellectual property assets as an integral part of a comprehensive business and competition strategy. Our attorneys are experienced in formulating overall intellectual property strategy, including substantive analysis and recommendations for branding protection of intellectual property interests. Our work includes branding audits for clients as well as brand protection work for international companies, including name dispute proceedings. We are able to offer strategy for resolving difficult freedom-to-operate obstacles, negotiating licensing agreements, and effectively utilizing existing intellectual property portfolio to strengthen client's competitive positions. Our attorneys also have handled several hundred complex intellectual property litigation matters in numerous jurisdictions in the United States and overseas, as well as before the U.S. International Trade Commission.

The Group's attorneys are experienced in mechanical, electrical, chemical and biochemical technologies. We have secured patents in a broad array of technologies, products and services, including industrial processes and equipment; chemical compositions and processes; biomedical and chemical technologies, including peptide transporters, DNA sequences, pharmaceutical compositions and methods, stem cells, medical therapies for treatments of diseases, medical research tools and devices; electronic circuits and devices; ceiling fans, electronic programmable thermostats, lighting fixtures and optical devices; packaging and related components; rehabilitation and mobility apparatus; control systems for processes and equipment; telecommunications systems and products; electric transmission and distribution apparatus; computer hardware and software; ecommerce applications and business methods; fishing products; beverages; textiles; financial and banking services; and various consumer products.

Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices

The Intellectual Property Group has a core group devoted solely to this industry, with experience representing clients in matters related to medical systems, medical devices, chemical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical patents. This includes fermentation and extraction of proteins, food additives and processes, small molecule pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, packaging materials, electronic materials and associated methods of manufacture and use, electrolysis, as well as polymeric processes and applications. In the biotechnology field, in particular, this includes immunology, gene therapy, genomics, bioinformatics, plant biotechnology, fermentation, cancer therapy, small molecule pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology research tools.

Intellectual Property Services for the Energy Industry

Our attorneys have hands-on experience in the energy industry and have worked with some of the world's largest oil companies and service companies in patent matters which include geomechanical modeling, drill bit design, well injectivity analysis, "smart well implementation," maritime vessel designs, downhole production tools and methods, offshore drilling tools - just to name a few. Baker Donelson attorneys understand the issues from the client's perspective, having worked in the industry as engineers and consultants.