Verrill’s experienced patent team advises clients across the United States and internationally. We represent businesses of all sizes, from startups and emerging growth companies to mid-sized and multinational corporations. We help inventors and entrepreneurs set the stage for long-term growth and work with Fortune 500 businesses to manage their ever-expanding, multijurisdictional IP portfolios.

        Our clients have interests and operations in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, electronics, software, advanced materials, chemistry, manufacturing, transportation, and more.

        We have specific strengths in the following:

        • Patent Drafting & Prosecution
          • US Provisional Patent Applications
          • US Utility Patent Applications
          • PCT Patent Applications
          • Design Patent Applications
          • Global Portfolio Management
        • Patent Opinions
          • Invalidity Opinions
          • Non-Infringement Opinions
          • Patentability Opinions
          • Freedom-to-Operate Opinions
        • Patent-Related Agreements
          • Licenses
          • Assignments
          • Material Transfer Agreements
          • Non-Compete Agreements
          • Non-Disclosure Agreements
          • Joint Development Agreements
          • Consulting Agreements
        • Patent Strategy & Counseling
          • Due Diligence
          • Landscape Analysis
          • Portfolio Analysis
        • Post Grant Proceedings
          • Ex Parte Reexaminations
          • Reissue Applications
        • Patent Litigation
          • Litigation Support
          • Expert Witness Services
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