1. The Latin American Advantage (LATAM)
We possess a unique niche capability virtually non-existent in other U.S. firms: intimate familiarity with the business cultures and legal infrastructures of the Americas.
- Regional Hubs: We maintain established affiliate offices and partnerships in Monterrey, Mexico; Bogotá, Colombia; and São Paulo, Brazil.
- Multilingual Prosecution: Our team includes multicultural attorneys and scientists capable of conducting complex legal and engineering business in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
- Institutional Partnerships: We partner with the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ("Monterrey Tech") to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas and joint ventures between the Americas.
2. Technology Transfer & Commercialization
We treat IP as a tradable financial asset. Our global services include:
- International Licensing: Structuring licensing agreements and commercialization strategies for foreign enterprises entering the U.S. market, and vice versa.
- Import/Export Compliance: Advising on the export of technology-based products, including software, medical supplies, and oil & gas equipment.
- Joint Research Ventures: Facilitating agreements between private industry, national laboratories, and universities across borders.
3. Strategic Asset Management & Enforcement
- Global Filing Strategies: We manage Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings and coordinate directly with foreign patent offices (EPO, IMPI, CIPO) to ensure consistent protection.
- Freedom to Operate (FTO): We provide international FTO analysis and "design-around" strategies to help clients navigate crowded global marketplaces.
- Transborder Enforcement: We handle enforcement actions against competitors, including matters involving Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and unfair business practices regarding the import of infringing goods.
4. Global Digital Compliance
- Data Governance: As national leaders in AI and data compliance, we advise on global privacy regimes (GDPR, CCPA) and cybersecurity governance for multinational SaaS and Cloud-based companies.
