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

Getting Started Video

Your company has been diligently working on a new product, but is not sure how to protect the product. Or, perhaps, your company has a name or logo and you wonder if the name or logo can become the company trademark. You begin to wonder if you could be infringing on someone else’s intellectual property. Click on the video button to learn what a few of the basic steps a company should take to protect its rights and avoid infringing on the rights of other companies. (Michael Slavin)

Doing Your Homework Video

One of the best things a company can do is research a law firm it is considering for the prosecution of its Intellectual Property business. Click on the video button to learn about a number of dynamics that might come into play that could ultimately determine the outcome of your company’s success. (Michael Slavin)

The Attorney Client Relationship Video

Not enough may be said about the importance of how a client and his attorney interact. Like any good relationship, opening lines of communication up, and keeping them open, is very important. (Edward McHale)

Bringing Your Invention & Ideas to Market Video

McHale & Slavin specializes in Intellectual Property Law and does not practice marketing. While they may provide comments on marketing, attorneys are not marketers and marketers are not attorneys, even though some like to believe that is the case. Click on the video button for the McHale & Slavin philosophy on this sensitive issue. (Michael Slavin)

How Does That Suit You? Video

Even under the best of circumstances, there is a distinct possibility of being taken to court over Intellectual Property rights. Although some see an IP civil action as a potential drain of time and resources, the reality is that lawsuits are inevitable if you are on the leading edge of technology. If fact, if your company has a successful idea, you should plan on someone attempting to take advantage of your position. Click on the video button to learn why the importance of a firm having litigators ready to enforce their client’s rights cannot be understated. (Edward McHale)