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As the economies of the world become more reliant on one another, it is becoming increasingly important for both businesses and individuals to formulate an international patent strategy. At Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, our International Patent Group provides a wide variety of services to ensure that our clients are able to obtain, maintain and assert their international patent rights in an effective manner.

The International Patent Group at Brinks offers our clients a wealth of experience and an impressive infrastructure for filing and prosecuting patent applications throughout the world. The Group includes partners, associates and scientific advisors, all with considerable skill in filing and prosecuting international patent applications. Not only do our seasoned attorneys understand the importance of getting to know a client personally, they also know how important it is to understand a client’s invention and business model—both inside and out—so as to formulate an effective international filing strategy. Likewise, in an effort to combat ever-increasing legal costs, it is imperative that a client and its legal counsel work together to formulate the best strategy for international patent protection, whether it be a Patent Cooperation Treaty filing, a regional patent application filing or a filing in an individual country. Such a strategy must also take into account the invention being pursued, the type of patent protection sought and the likelihood a foreign patent obtained will actually be enforceable in that particular country. Our experienced attorneys can help a client of any size achieve the best possible filing strategy for its inventions.

Once a patent application is filed, Brinks will continue to provide increased value to clients. In the nearly 90 years that we have been involved in protecting our clients’ international patents, we have built up a vast array of foreign associates. These foreign associates are not anonymous names, but skilled attorneys from nearly every country in the world. Brinks has worked with many of these foreign associates for years, forming personal bonds and long-standing trusts. These foreign associates are all among the finest attorneys each country has to offer, and each provides unique and valuable insight into his or her home country. It is through these international relationships that we are able to quickly and effectively navigate patent applications through so many countries. Knowing the intricacies of each country’s Patent Office is an invaluable knowledge that we at Brinks pass along to our clients through reduced costs and increased speed.

While obtaining international patent protection is an important facet of any client’s global strategy, the client must also effectively use its international patents and defend against the international patents of others in litigation and in negotiations. Brinks has the experience and reputation to provide counsel to clients on those issues. Not only are we skilled in international patent litigation, we know how to effectively negotiate patent agreements throughout the world. Couple our litigation and negotiation skills with the considerable knowledge of our foreign associates, and you have a remarkable team that will vigorously defend our clients’ international patent rights.