Patent Law

Busch IP Law helps inventors, founders, and businesses secure patent rights that fuel innovation, attract investment, and support long-term growth. Busch IP Law guides clients through every stage of the patent lifecycle, from invention disclosure to post-grant strategy and enforcement.

Why Patents Matter

Patents provide the legal right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing an invention, and are a critical tool for deterring competition, protecting research investments, and increasing business valuation. For early-stage companies seeking defensibility or established brands expanding product lines, patents are a foundational part of an intellectual property strategy.

Obtaining a patent requires intensive legal and technical preparation. Although legal representation is not mandatory, the complexity of U.S. patent law makes experienced patent counsel essential to maximizing the strength, scope, and enforceability of patent rights.

Busch IP Law offers a comprehensive range of patent law services:

Patentability Analysis & Strategy

Patent eligibility is evaluated in light of U.S. law, with actionable guidance provided on how to position an invention for success. Services include prior art searches, novelty and non-obviousness assessments, and recommendations on the appropriate type of patent protection.

Patent Application Drafting & Prosecution

Utility and design patent applications are prepared, filed, and prosecuted before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Each application is drafted with legal precision, technical fluency, and forward-looking strategy to secure strong, defensible claims.

Post-Grant Proceedings

Representation is available in post-grant challenges, including Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post-Grant Review (PGR). These proceedings demand timely, strategic action. Busch IP Law provides counsel to protect granted patents or contest competitors' patents when appropriate.

Patent Licensing & Transactions

Patent-related agreements are drafted, reviewed, and negotiated, including licenses, assignments, and joint venture agreements. Agreements are structured to support commercialization, protect ownership, and reduce future disputes.

Enforcement Support & Brand Protection

Patent rights are monitored and analyzed in coordination with broader brand protection efforts. Pre-litigation enforcement measures such as takedown notices and cease-and-desist letters are developed based on technical analysis and legal positioning.

Example Technologies

Busch IP Law provides patent services across a wide range of scientific and technical disciplines, including:

• Mechanical devices and industrial systems
• Medical devices and healthcare instrumentation
• Software innovations, SaaS platforms, and business methods
• Artificial intelligence models and machine learning frameworks
• Life sciences and biotechnology
• Polymer chemistry and materials science
• Electrical engineering and embedded systems

Support is provided from early-stage invention disclosures through advanced, engineered implementations.

Strategic, Business-Aligned Patent Counsel

Each patent application is treated as a strategic business asset, not a formality. Applications are crafted with an understanding of claim scope, USPTO examination trends, and long-term IP positioning. Whether filing an initial patent or managing a growing portfolio, Busch IP Law delivers tailored, responsive service to support business objectives at every stage.