Business Method & Software Patents
Foley’s IP attorneys have extensively guided software, Internet, e-commerce, financial services, insurance, and life sciences entities through decades of evolving patentability.
Our IP attorneys understand the critical value of your business method and software patents. That is why we provide you with IP counseling and litigation services that allow you to leverage and defend your assets in the marketplace.
The area of business method patentability continues to evolve. That is why we provide you with the IP counseling you need to formulate a strategy that adapts to changes and affords your assets the protection they need. We regularly advise clients on:
- U.S. and foreign patent procurement
- Licensing and technology transfer
- Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
- Patent enforcement
- Negotiation and risk assessment
- Patent portfolio management
- Patent database design and implementation
- Valuation New product clearance
We have a long history of successfully developing strategies that help our clients with business method and software patent litigation, including several of the defendants in Mopex v. Chicago Stock Exchange, a case involving a method of creating certain stock exchange products. In addition, we have provided patent litigation representation to clients for methods for using ATMs, patents for weather forecasting software, computer software, imaging software, and online forums, such as coupon solutions.
What differentiates Foley’s patent litigation services is that our attorneys take the time to gain a thorough understanding of your business, your issues, and your business objectives. By forging a relationship that goes beyond a single litigation matter, we believe that our services are enhanced through ongoing information sharing and client support.