Carrithers Law Office specializing in Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition Matters
In today's extremely competitive marketplace, the protection of your firm's intellectual property is more important than ever. With the increasing sophistication of technology, it is vital that your intellectual property attorney is familiar with your industry and has a working knowledge of the science and engineering disciplines together with practical experience in order to interact with your technical and legal professionals regarding technology issues relating to your business. Likewise, the personal relationships and report established over time with Patent Office administrative personnel and examiners is valuable in order to prosecute applications in the patent and trademark office in an efficient and effective manner. Carrithers Law Office has this experience and continues to develop and refine the skills every day.
Experienced Intellectual Property Law Services in a Broad Range of Industries and Technologies
We bring over 100 years of engineering and legal experience to our practice. We have represented numerous well-known companies in patent and trademark matters, including the University of Louisville, The Valvoline Company, Eagle One, Inc., Celerity Automation, LLC, Ashland Inc., Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Inc., and Bubba Burgers, Inc. We have worked with a wide variety of industries. Examples of patents and published applications prosecuted by us in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office are categorized according to the type of industry or market and are listed hereafter as an attachment.
Areas of expertise include:
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology
Food Technology
Robotics
Lubricant Industry
Automotive and Car Care Products
Tools
Packaging Industry
Industrial Processing Equipment and Machinery
Drilling and Oil Industry
Antifreeze
Sport Equipment
Hunting and Fishing Apparatus
Distillation Apparatus and Separation Materials Industry
Pump and Valve Process Industry
Lumber Industry
Construction and Building Industry
Agriculture
Medical or Dental or Health Apparatus or Procedures
Consumer and Commercial Products
Chemical Treatment Industry
Displays and Signage
Clothing Articles
Telecommunication Industry
Education and Games
Tobacco Industry
Music Industry
Design Patents
Jewelry
Intellectual Property and Support of the General Practice Firm
Our law firm is focused, working exclusively in intellectual property law. We actively manage the patent, trademark or copyright prosecution process. We often have conferences with the Examiners in United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and other government agents when necessary to facilitate the approval process and ensure that your intellectual property receives due consideration. We work closely with general practice attorneys to provide counsel relating to patent and trademark matters while referring general practice matters to our associates in general practice firms.
We are experienced in mechanical, electrical, chemical, biotechnology, and nanotechnology utility patents, trademarks, copyrights, design patents, trade secret protection, licensing, patent and trademark searches, infringement and invalidity opinions, trademark oppositions, and prosecution of foreign patent and trademarks. We can also perform a due diligence review of your firm's intellectual property holdings and investigation of competitor's intellectual property. We can communicate directly with the engineers or relevant working group of your company, and we will visit your company when necessary. We work frequently with corporate legal staff and counsel, advising on the best strategy to protect inventions and other intellectual property. We discuss whether intellectual property can be protected and advise whether the protection should come from patent, trademark or copyright law or maintained as a trade secret.
We have access to numerous resources to assist our clients. We have draftsmen to prepare drawings. We subscribe to technology and legal databases. We have expertise in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, nanotechnology, electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineering to better serve our clients. We assist clients in licensing technology, whether they are the licensee or licensor. We prepare legal documentation, representing our clients' interests. We also provide services to document and maintain clients' intellectual property. We use our working relationships with litigation firms in most of the larger cities and countries to assist our clients. We also serve as co-counsel to assist general practice litigators and trial attorneys in intellectual property matters.
Contact Us
Do not take chances with your intellectual property. Call an experienced intellectual property lawyer. We are located in Louisville's East End off the Breckenridge Lane exit of the I-264/I-64 Interchange, at The 1000 Building, and we offer free parking.
We offer free initial consultations to gather information about your situation. We will be glad to make an appointment to discuss your needs at our office and, if necessary, we will then travel to your facilities, laboratories or headquarters to better assess your property. For experienced intellectual property law representation, contact us at 502-452-1233.
Carrithers Law Office, PLLC
6200 Dutchman's Lane, Suite 206
Louisville, KY 40205
Map & Directions
Phone, Louisville Area: 502-452-1233
Toll-free phone: 1-888-893-7710
