SERVICES
PATENTS
The firm provide services relating to the acquisition, maintenance and protection of domestic and foreign patents. Such services include:
- Counseling clients about protecting oil field technology in the United States
- Filing PCT requests and prosecuting patent applications in foreign oil-producing countries such as Canada through a network of local agents
- Conducting patentability searches and rendering patentability opinions
- Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications
- Filing reissue applications and handling reexamination procedures before the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Conducting freedom-to-operate studies and providing related opinions for clients
- Drafting and recording patent assignments and other ownership-related contracts
- Reviewing competitor's products to analyze potential infringement
TRADEMARKS
The firm provide services relating to the acquisition, maintenance and protection of domestic and foreign trademarks. Such services include:
- Conducting trademarks searches and providing opinions on the availability of a trademark for use
- Preparing, filing and prosecuting trademark registration applications
- Maintaining and renewing trademark registrations
- Drafting infringement opinions
- Negotiating, drafting and recording trademark licenses, assignments and other contracts relating to trademarks
- Handling opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
TRADE SECRETS
The firm provides services relating to the protection of trade secrets. Such services include:
- Preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Counseling clients about how to protect trade secrets
- Preparation of employment agreements and ownership agreements concerning the confidential information of the client
LITIGATION
The firm provides litigation services relating to the enforcement of intellectual property rights. Such services include:
- Conducting infringement studies, and preparing infringement and patent validity opinions
- Trade secret litigation
- Representation of trademark owners in matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- Representation of individuals and companies in patent infringement matters before the U.S. District Courts
- Providing infringement, validity and ownership opinions relating to copyrights
- Negotiating, drafting and recording copyright licenses, assignments and other contracts relating to copyrights
COPYRIGHTS
The firm provides services relating to the copyrights. Such services include:
- Counseling clients about the protection and use of works subject to copyright protection
- Performing copyright searches and providing opinions as to the potential use of works possibly subject to copyright
- Preparing, filing and prosecuting copyright registration applications;
- Negotiating, drafting and recording copyright licenses, assignments and other contracts relating to copyrights
- Responding to correspondence from Copyright office representatives
- Performing company audits to determine potential copyright protection issues
CORPORATE DUE DILIGENCE
The firm supports business attorneys in matters related to corporate due diligence. Such services include:
- Analysis of patent rights and patent portfolios in connection with mergers, acquisitions and transfers;
- Analysis of trademark rights and brand portfolios in connection with mergers, acquisitions and transfers;
- Analysis of copyright rights in connection with mergers, acquisitions and transfers;
- Brand protection for corporate clients of other law firms
Houston Office
17171 Park Row
Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77084
(865) 224-8555
(c) (865) 247-2721.
Knoxville Office
8903 Linksvue Drive
Gettysvue Center
Knoxville, Tennessee 37922
(o) (865) 224-8555
Proudly Associated With Thrive IP®
South Carolina Offices
5401 Netherby Lane
Suite 1201
North Charleston, SC 29420
(o) (843) 580-9057
and
220 N. Main Street, Suite 500
Greenville, SC 29601
(o) (864) 351-2468
Disclaimer
The information on this site is not to be considered legal advice. You should consult a patent attorney for individual advice regarding your particular situation.
The Rules of Professional Conduct of the states where our offices are located require the following language: This website is operated by Peter L. Brewer. Mr. Brewer is the Managing Member of Energy IP, LLC, which is affiliated with the law firm of Stipkala & Klosowski LLC. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
Peter L. Brewer is licensed in Tennessee and Texas. Stipkala & Klosowski LLC has offices in Tennessee and South Carolina. Appointments to discuss intellectual property matters may be conducted via telephone, skype, or via offices in Texas, Tennessee or South Carolina.