Lempia Summerfield Katz is a premier strategic partner for innovators in the high-tech electrical and computer industries. We navigate complex hardware and software intellectual property challenges with unmatched technical precision, ensuring your innovations are translated into highly defensible, commercial assets.
In computer and electrical IP law, there is no substitute for technical fluency. Our attorneys hold advanced degrees and possess real-world engineering experience in electrical engineering, computer science, and related technical fields. We speak the language of your developers and engineers, allowing us to rapidly dissect and protect sophisticated technologies across:
Protecting software and electrical hardware requires a nuanced approach, particularly given the evolving legal standards around software patentability (e.g., Section 101 challenges).
Drafting and prosecuting robust utility patents that navigate complex examiner rejections and secure highly enforceable claims.
Delivering rigorous Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), patentability, and invalidity analyses to clear your path to market and mitigate infringement risks.
Utilizing the PCT framework and our international network to secure and manage your high-tech assets in critical global markets.
Building enduring client relationships is central to our practice. We understand that in the tech sector, intellectual property strategy must align perfectly with agile development cycles and aggressive funding milestones.
We partner closely with your leadership and engineering teams to understand your specific technological advancements, industry dynamics, and commercial objectives. This collaborative approach enables us to provide customized, proactive IP management that actively enhances your competitive position, deters competitors, and drives enterprise value.
