McHale & Slavin, P.A. - Intellectual Property Attorneys

McHale & Slavin, P.A. specializes in the prosecution and litigation of Intellectual Property Law. The firm was formed in 1992 and its services include but are not limited to: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, confidentiality agreements, license agreements, and Lanham Act issues.

The firm’s patent prosecution department includes former senior U.S. patent Examiners. Prosecution expertise includes the fields of mechanical, electrical, chemical, biotechnology, computer software, Internet and business processes. A network of foreign associates assists in obtaining international IP protection, the U.S. being a member of various multi-national treaties / conventions.

The firm’s litigation department is experienced in complex federal litigation pertaining to Intellectual Property Protection, including ex-parte infringement seizures accomplished in conjunction with U.S. Marshals or U.S. Customs.

The firm provides SEC support, infringement opinions, corporate Intellectual Property audits serving in-house or outside corporate counsel, or direct representation. The firm further represents clients during administrative oppositions and appeals, provides corporate IP support necessary for public / privately held companies, as well as entrepreneurs.