Haverstock & Owens LLP - Sunnyvale, CA

Cutting-Edge Intellectual Property Counsel in Silicon Valley

In the competitive global technology market, intellectual assets represent the true value and competitive advantage of any growing enterprise. Since its founding in 1992, Haverstock & Owens LLP has served as a trusted legal partner for technology innovators, venture-backed startups, and multinational corporations throughout Sunnyvale and the greater Silicon Valley. Each attorney at the firm pairs advanced technical education in electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, or chemistry with rigorous legal training. This dual expertise enables the legal team to understand complex breakthroughs quickly and draft robust patent claims that withstand global scrutiny. When innovators need to find a patent attorney in Sunnyvale who can translate advanced research into enforceable commercial assets, Haverstock & Owens LLP delivers comprehensive guidance across patent acquisition, strategic portfolio management, and intellectual property counseling.

Core Intellectual Property Practice Areas

The firm delivers end-to-end legal solutions across all disciplines of federal and international intellectual property law:

• Strategic Patent Prosecution and Counseling

  Securing defensible patent rights requires thorough prior art analysis and meticulous claim crafting. Working as experienced patent attorneys, the team prosecutes domestic applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and coordinates foreign filings through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) across clean technology, semiconductors, medical devices, software, and nanotechnology.

• Trademark Registration and Brand Protection

  Establishing brand identity in crowded markets requires proactive clearance and strategic registration. As proven trademark lawyers, the firm conducts comprehensive trademark searches, prosecutes state and federal applications, manages international Madrid Protocol filings, and represents clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

• Copyright Law and Software Protection

  Original software architectures, graphic assets, and digital media require strong legal protection against unauthorized copying. As skilled copyright lawyers, the firm advises clients on registration procedures, open-source licensing compliance, digital rights management, and enforcement against online infringement.

• Technology Licensing and Commercial Contracts

  Monetizing inventions and executing joint ventures requires watertight legal agreements. Functioning as knowledgeable contract lawyers, the attorneys draft and negotiate technology transfer agreements, patent licenses, non-disclosure agreements, and cross-licensing frameworks that safeguard corporate interests.

• IP Litigation and Reexamination Proceedings

  When patent disputes arise or third parties infringe upon protected designs, the firm acts as assertive business litigation lawyers. The attorneys handle validity opinions, inter partes reexaminations, freedom-to-operate analyses, and courtroom litigation to defend client rights and market share.

Why Technology Leaders Choose Haverstock & Owens LLP

Navigating rapidly evolving patent regulations requires counsel that understands both cutting-edge science and nuanced legal precedent. If you need to hire an intellectual property lawyer with proven technical depth and decades of Silicon Valley experience, Haverstock & Owens LLP offers multilingual capabilities in English and Mandarin Chinese alongside an extensive network of international associates. Located on North Wolfe Road in Sunnyvale, the firm provides the strategic legal foundation necessary to protect your inventions and maximize commercial value across international markets.