Sutherland’s robust Intellectual Property (IP) practice offers extensive experience in securing, maintaining, licensing, and enforcing intellectual property rights in the U.S. and abroad for a range of energy-related technologies. The breadth of our energy-related IP practice is substantial. Whether our clients seek advice on potential IP litigation issues, desire to license a technology or protect their own innovations, or wish to ensure their ability to operate a business without infringing a valid patent, Sutherland attorneys have the necessary technical background and legal expertise to assist. Our specific experience includes developing opinions regarding patent (in)validity, infringement, and freedom-to-operate; preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications; intellectual property due diligence reviews in connection with mergers and acquisitions; trade secret and IP litigation; and intellectual property audits and evaluations, all with a view toward achieving our client’s overall business objectives.
IP Attorney Overview
Sutherland is a law firm with a global reach known for solving challenging business problems for many of the nation’s largest corporations. One way in which Sutherland sets itself apart is by the extensive technical experience of its IP attorneys, which allows them to appreciate and address the unique legal issues of the energy business and to protect the associated technologies. Sutherland has more than 45 IP attorneys, many of whom have worked as engineers or scientists within both upstream and downstream aspects of the oil and gas industry. Several others have been professors or researchers in the chemical or biotechnology industries. More than 20 Sutherland attorneys earned degrees in petroleum or chemical engineering, organic or inorganic chemistry, biotechnology, or related areas. Specifically:
- 4 Ph.D.s, 14 Master’s degrees, 1 Medical Doctorate
- 13 attorneys with degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering or petroleum engineering
- 7 attorneys with degrees in biological sciences
- 8 attorneys with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science or computer engineering
- 4 attorneys with degrees in mechanical or civil engineering
This depth of technical knowledge enables Sutherland IP attorneys to gain a faster and deeper understanding of the intellectual property assets of energy industry clients.
To learn more about our practice, click on the attached file to view our IP Energy brochure.
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