Our Services
What is intellectual property? Intellectual property traditionally falls into four distinct categories including
ROBINSON IP LAW, PLLC offers services in all of these areas, helping you distinguish between design patents versus utility patents, trademarks versus trade dress, and provisional applications versus nonprovisional applications.
PATENTS
Have a great idea? Let us help you protect it.
In order to obtain protection for an idea in the United States, it is necessary to apply for and obtain a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ( USPTO ). Inventors can attempt to accomplish this themselves or inventors can use a person licensed to practice before the USPTO (a patent attorney or a patent agent ). Roby Robinson and Bill Pannell have been helping inventors and companies obtain patents both domestically and from patent offices in sovereign nations around the world.
With the advent of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011 ( AIA ) and the new first inventor to file rule, it is more important than ever to have someone with a firm understanding of the new landscape of the U.S. patent system.
Other patent-related services
- Patent searches including patentability opinions, specific clearance opinions, and freedom to practice opinions;
- Patent prosecution with the United States Patent & Trademark Office;
- Prepare and file patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty ( PCT ) with the World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO );
- Patent prosecution in countries around the world through a network of patent associates worldwide;
- Patent appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board ( PTAB );
- Patent litigation in U.S. district court;
- Patent Appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit;
- Patent licensing;
- Ex Parte reexamination before the PTAB;
- Post Grant Review ( PGR ) of issued patents before the PTAB;
- Inter Partes Review of issued patents before the PTAB;
- Due diligence regarding particular patent portfolios;
- General patent portfolio management and maintenance; and
- Patent watch services.
TRADEMARKS
Need to register a trademark? Trademark lawyer, Roby Robinson, will help you protect it.
Trademark law is relevant to virtually all businesses in the 21st century. For example, a company’s identity is distinguished from other companies by the use of trademarks, service marks, certification marks, and trade dress. Is your company on strong footing when it comes to the identity of the source your products or services?
Contact ROBINSON IP LAW, PLLC to find out where you stand.
Other trademark services
- Trademark clearance searching and opinion;
- Trademark federal and state search;
- Preparation and filing of federal trademark applications;
- Prosecution of federal trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;
- Preparation and filing of state trademark applications;
- Litigation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ( TTAB ) including opposition proceedings and cancellation proceedings;
- Trademark infringement and unfair competition litigation in state court or federal district court;
- Trademark appellate practice;
- Trademark licensing;
- Due diligence regarding trademark portfolios;
- General trademark portfolio management and maintenance; and
- Trademark watch services.
COPYRIGHTS
Let us guide you through copyright infringement and protection laws.
Choreography, building architecture, music recordings, website text, video, textile designs and photographs are all examples of copyright protected subject matter. You or your company might own copyrightable material and not even know it. Similarly, you or your company might be using someone else’s copyrighted material and not even know it. Knowing where you stand is important.
Copyright law truly affects all businesses because all businesses require communication to function. How information is expressed is where copyright law comes in.
Allow ROBINSON IP LAW, PLLC to guide you or your business through the copyright issues that are affecting you or your business right now.
Other copyright services
- Preparation and filing of
application to register a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office; - Copyright infringement litigation in U.S. district court;
- Copyright appellate practice;
- Copyright licensing;
- Due diligence regarding copyright portfolios; and
- General copyright portfolio management and maintenance.
Personal Rights, Entertainment, and NIL
At Robinson IP Law, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the dynamic world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) matters and related entertainment issues. We can guide athletes, coaches, entertainers, influencers, and brands through the complexities of NIL management, licensing, and negotiations, ensuring their rights and interests are protected. For example, we manage the portfolio of intellectual property related to coach Pat Summitt and all associated NIL matters. From drafting and reviewing endorsement contracts to securing favorable licensing agreements, we offer strategic counsel to maximize opportunities while navigating the evolving legal landscape of NIL regulations and related intellectual property laws.
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by NIL deals, and our team is dedicated to delivering personalized solutions that align with our clients’ goals. Whether you’re an athlete seeking to monetize your personal brand or a business looking to partner with talent, we provide critical advice on contract negotiations, compliance with applicable laws/regulations, and intellectual property protection, empowering you to thrive in this rapidly growing space.
OTHER SERVICES
What is intellectual property? Intellectual property traditionally falls into four distinct categories including patents , trademarks , copyrights , and trade secrets. Other related categories include, for example, false advertising and unauthorized use of a person’s name and/or likeness (for example, the Tennessee Personal Rights Protection Act).
ROBINSON IP LAW, PLLC offers services in all of these areas, helping you distinguish between design patents versus utility patents, trademarks versus trade dress, and provisional applications versus nonprovisional applications.
Other intellectual property services
- Preparation of assignment documentation (patents, trademarks or copyrights);
- Preparation of license documentation (patents, trademarks or copyrights);
- Recordation of assignments or licenses with the USPTO or the U.S. Copyright Office;
- Opinions and help regarding the protection of trade secrets;
- Assignment and/or licensing negotiation; and
- Preparation of documentation to make sure your company maintains ownership of its intellectual property.