Kwan & Olynick LLP - Berkeley, CA
Kwan & Olynick LLP is a top-tier intellectual property law firm based in Berkeley, California. Founded in 2008, the firm delivers world-class patent prosecution, trademark registration, and IP portfolio strategies, serving a diverse client base from local startups to Fortune 50 companies with exceptional technical and legal expertise.
Protecting and Monetizing Your Innovation with Kwan & Olynick LLP
In today's highly competitive, technology-driven global marketplace, your intellectual assets represent the foundation of your business value. Whether you are an early-stage startup trying to raise capital, a growing mid-sized enterprise establishing your brand, or a Fortune 500 corporation managing a massive international portfolio, having a sophisticated legal partner is essential. At Kwan & Olynick LLP, our team provides premier legal counsel designed to protect, manage, and monetize your breakthrough ideas. If you need to hire a patent attorney who possesses deep technical knowledge and a strategic business mindset, our Berkeley-based boutique firm offers the experienced, personalized attention necessary to secure your competitive edge. Our commitment to high quality and excellent personalized services has boosted our national reputation, and we are recognized as a premier destination for those seeking to defend their research and development.
Strategic Patent Prosecution and Portfolio Development
Securing a patent is a highly technical and legal challenge that demands absolute precision. Our professionals bring more than a combined seventy years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications. As skilled patent attorneys with advanced degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, and engineering, we understand the technical nuances of your inventions as deeply as the law. We assist with provisional patent applications, utility and design patents, and foreign filing coordination under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) to defend your market share globally. We do not merely translate your technical disclosures into legal jargon; we act as co-innovators to align your IP assets with your long-term commercial goals. If you want to find an intellectual property lawyer who intricately understands your competitive pressures and technological landscape, our attorneys are prepared to guide you through USPTO reexaminations and appeals. 💼
Comprehensive Trademark Clearing and Brand Protection
Your brand represents the goodwill and reputation you have built with your customers. Our skilled trademark lawyers conduct extensive clearing searches and navigate the complex registration process with the USPTO to ensure your brand names, logos, and slogans are legally secure. We help you prevent competitors from confusing consumers or diluting your market presence. Whether you are launching an entirely new product line or need a trademark lawyer urgently to respond to a USPTO office action or negotiate a licensing agreement, Kwan & Olynick LLP offers prompt, reliable support to defend your brand. Protecting your trademark is a critical step in establishing long-term business security and asset value. 📝
Transactional IP Law, Licensing, and Due Diligence Reviews
Intellectual property is a powerful commercial asset that can generate substantial revenue when properly managed. Beyond registrations, we assist businesses with complex transactional matters, including software licenses, technology transfers, joint ventures, and non-disclosure agreements. Our transactional practice includes IP licensing and assignments, intellectual property audits, and trade secret protection. We are deeply committed to delivering cost-effective, transparent, and honest counsel. Let our unique blend of elite scientific training and decades of patent experience protect your company's intellectual assets and secure your commercial future. 🔒
- Over 70 Years of Experience: Benefit from the refined legal skills of practitioners who have successfully managed thousands of patent filings.
- Top-Tier Technical Credentials: Attorneys hold degrees from top institutions such as UC Berkeley in electrical engineering and computer science.
- Comprehensive Services: Offering full lifecycle support from initial patentability searches to complex PTAB appeals.
- Reputable and Trustworthy: Serving leading innovative companies like DoorDash, Cisco Systems, and the University of California.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
The office is located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley, at 2001 Addison Street, Suite 300, which is just blocks away from the University of California, Berkeley campus.
Building Location
This is a 3-story commercial office building featuring a central atrium. It can easily be found near Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park.
Parking Details
For parking, visitors can use the underground public parking at the UC Golden Bear Garage nearby, or other private underground parking lots in the area.
Public Transit
Served by AC Transit Route 51B (Rockridge BART / Berkeley Marina); nearest stop is at University Avenue & Martin Luther King Junior Way.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance and take the elevator to the 3rd floor. The office is located in Suite 300.