The software industry is booming, with software companies’ revenue soaring in recent years. However, software innovations pose unique challenges to the U.S. patent system. Due to its abstract, intangible nature, software can be difficult to precisely describe unless it is deeply understood. In addition, software’s short innovation cycles mean that speed and efficiency are critical in preparing for market launch.
Patent and Copyright Protection
We secure hundreds of patents every year for industry leaders such as IBM, Cisco, Netflix, Pixar Animation Studios, Corel, and Symantec. In addition to patent protection, we employ a range of IP tactics—including copyright protection—to ensure that our clients’ R&D investments are not lost to illegal sharing, product imitation, patent infringement, or counterfeit production and distribution. Copyrights protect written and audiovisual works, and since software programs essentially are written works, the courts have allowed software creators to seek both copyright and patent protections.
Extensive Software Experience
Our experience covers a range of software innovations, including:
- Big data
- Business intelligence
- Computer-aided design
- Database optimization and management
- Deep answering systems
- Graphics and rendering
- Mobile applications
- Parallel-computer scheduling
- Security and cryptography
- Smart analytics
- Social networking platforms
- Software as a service (SaaS) solutions
- Video analytics
Advanced Technical Prowess
Our attorneys’ backgrounds in computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering enable them to effectively identify and precisely describe the inventive aspects that set each client’s technology apart. In fact, many of our attorneys are former software programmers with years of experience.