Electrical and Electronic Technology

Obtaining and defending patent protection for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical inventions is a core practice of the firm. Kolisch Hartwell attorneys practicing in these fields typically hold undergraduate or advanced degrees in electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering. Many of them also have hands-on experience as working engineers, just like the members of your design team.

As shown in our portfolio, we have helped clients obtain U.S. and international patent protection in diverse areas including:

Analog circuits Communication systems Computer peripherals Control systems Data-collection systems Digital circuits Digital telephony Electromechanical devices Electro-optical systems Fiber-optic transmission Internet and electronic e-commerce

Manufacturing systems Medical devices Microwave circuits Microwave imaging systems Network protocols RFID devices Seminconductor device fabrication Telecommunications Video and image compression Video signal processing Wireless communications

Patent drafting is only part of it, though. Kolisch Hartwell offers full-spectrum IP services for the electrical and electronics industries. Our clients rely on us to:

• Reduce risks by checking design features for potential infringement, to make sure the product is safe to manufacture.
• Search patent records and non-patent literature to find out if a new design feature has good promise for patent protection.
• Negotiate to offer or obtain technology licenses or technology transfers, or to settle disputes
• Protect IP rights by arbitration, mediation, or litigation.