Townsend & Banta has substantial experience in both patent and trademark litigation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in the Federal Courts.   The firms experience in intellectual property litigation extends over a period of 34 years, during which time members of the firm have represented the patent owner and the accused infringer.

Recognizing the important synergies between intellectual property law and business goals, Townsend & Banta has a full-service intellectual property practice group dedicated to serving technology companies in achieving their business goals.   In addition, the firm provides corporate/contractual legal services.

Because we understand the business value of intellectual property, we work with companies to identify and protect their intellectual property, particularly prior to a venture financing, strategic partnering agreement, IPO, merger or acquisition, or in planning to engage in same.

Intellectual Property as a Strategic Business Asset
We understand that intellectual property is a strategic business asset, at a time when global information flows and competitive responses are reducing many products to commodities.   As a result, intellectual property is becoming the principal means of product differentiation and source of recurring income – if properly managed. Overall, we will help you: