Maschoff Brennan stands at the focal point of optical technology, securing our client’s intellectual property rights and developing strategies for success. Our lawyers are focused on the big-picture strategy for protecting and leveraging optical technologies and have obtained pioneering patents for laser control software, pulse shapers, laser-based machines, and optical setups for various universities, research institutes, businesses, and hospitals. Our varied experience gives us the critical insight necessary to understand your technology and quickly develop effective plans to obtain registrations and minimize risk.

We leverage our broad experience in numerous industries to counsel clients on the lucrative applications of their imaging and optical innovations. Our clients operate in diverse segments of the image processing and optics industry, which is why we provide diverse solutions to meet their needs. With deep industry knowledge of the laws, competitors, and market forces at work, we use our expertise to provide clients with sound legal and business advice.

Clients in the optical technology industry turn to us for:

  • Obtaining patents for new technologies

  • Converting invention disclosures into protectable IP assets

  • Writing opinions and providing ongoing counseling for new and evolving products

  • Asserting IP rights to protect innovations from infringement

  • Defending against accusations of infringement

  • Strategically building and managing patent portfolios

  • Drafting licenses, transactions, and agreements

  • Counseling on IP management and monetization strategies

  • Providing trademark and copyright services, and advertising protection

  • Hatch Waxman matters and ANDA certifications

  • Advocating our client’s position in post-grant reviews, reexaminations, and reissues