Patent Protection & Strategy
Four decades of experience securing strong protection for innovations, from first filing to global portfolio management.
For more than 40 years, we’ve helped innovators across industries transform breakthrough ideas into protected intellectual property. Our patent practice combines deep technical experience with strategic, business-focused counsel to help clients secure strong patent protection and maximize the long-term value of their innovations.
Why Choose BSB?
Proven Experience
With a track record of prosecuting hundreds of patents across diverse industries, we excel at identifying the essential features of each invention—novelty and non-obviousness—to optimize patentability and position applications for success.
Technical Expertise
Drawing on decades of hands-on experience in drafting, prosecuting, and defending patents, we prepare meticulously crafted applications designed to achieve strong, durable protection and withstand rigorous scrutiny at the USPTO and patent offices worldwide.
Client-Centered Communication
We begin by understanding your innovation and your business objectives. From the initial consultation onward, we communicate clearly, keep you informed throughout the process, and remain accessible whenever you need guidance.
Patentability Evaluation
We can evaluate the patentability of your innovation through targeted prior art searches and clear, informed opinions on novelty and non-obviousness before drafting your application. We also conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to help ensure your technology can be implemented without infringing existing patents.
Strategic Guidance
Our advice is tailored to your specific goals, whether maximizing commercial value, attracting investment, protecting intellectual assets, deterring competitors, or generating revenue.
Portfolio Development & Management
We partner with you to develop a patent portfolio that leverages both utility and design patents to capture the full value of your innovations over time. We provide ongoing portfolio management in the U.S. and internationally for the life of your patents.
Comprehensive Service
We deliver seasoned opinions on potential patent infringement and advocate for you in the event of disputes. We also structure and negotiate assignments and licenses and defend patent portfolios.
Global Reach
Through long-standing collaboration with experienced counsel in all major markets worldwide, we help you secure and maintain an international patent portfolio that aligns with your objectives and budget.
Industries & Fields
We’ve prosecuted hundreds of patents for clients in a wide range of industries and fields, including:
- Architecture
- Audio Technology
- Beauty & Personal Health
- Fashion & Footwear
- Construction Equipment
- Environmental Technologies
- Educational Services
- Electronics
- Hunting, Camping, & Glamping
- Lighting Technology
- Manufacturing Machinery
- Materials Science
- Medical Devices
- Microwave Technology
- Music Technology
- Port Crane & Shipping Technology
- Recreation & Sporting Goods
- Safety & Emergency Systems
- Textile & Fabric Manufacture
- Toys & Games
- Transportation & Cold Storage