Cochran Freund & Young LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Cochran Freund and Young LLC is an intellectual property law firm located at 2026 Caribou Drive, Suite 201 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Established in 2004 by former USPTO patent examiner William W. Cochran II, the practice delivers patent prosecution, trademark clearance, copyright registration, technology licensing, and IP litigation across electronics, biotechnology, and software.
World-Class Intellectual Property Counsel in Fort Collins
In modern technology and commerce, proprietary ideas, technological breakthroughs, and distinctive brands represent an enterprise most valuable assets. Cochran Freund and Young LLC provides comprehensive intellectual property legal services for independent inventors, research institutions, and corporations throughout Northern Colorado and globally. Established in 2004, the firm was co-founded by registered patent attorney William W. Cochran II, a George Washington University Law School graduate who began his career as a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office before serving as patent counsel for the Office of Naval Research and Hewlett-Packard. Featuring attorneys with engineering and scientific backgrounds, the firm bridges complex technology with strategic legal protection. When organizations need to hire an attorney to protect innovative products, Cochran Freund and Young LLC delivers technical acumen and trial-tested counsel.
Comprehensive Patent Searches and Strategic Prosecution
Securing defensible patents requires deep familiarity with United States Patent and Trademark Office procedures and international treaty rules. Functioning as premier patent attorneys, the firm prepares and prosecutes provisional, utility, and design patent applications across artificial intelligence, telecommunications, optics, medical devices, and clean energy. Ranked first in life science patent allowance rates by Juristat, the team excels at overcoming prior art rejections. The firm also prepares foreign patent filings under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and European Patent Convention, while offering niche counsel in plant variety protection and agricultural seed intellectual property.
Trademark Clearance, Brand Defense, and Copyright Registration
Establishing commercial goodwill requires proactive protection that shields company names, logos, slogans, and distinctive packaging. Serving as experienced trademark lawyers and copyright lawyers, Cochran Freund and Young LLC conducts clearance searches, prosecutes federal registrations, and manages portfolio maintenance. The firm has argued precedent-setting trademark appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit regarding product packaging distinctiveness. The attorneys also secure copyright protections for computer software, digital media, and technical works.
Trade Secrets, Technology Licensing, and Commercial Contracts
Maximizing the commercial value of proprietary technology requires reliable contractual frameworks. Acting as skilled contract lawyers, the firm drafts technology licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, joint venture terms, and consulting contracts. The team counsels corporations on establishing trade secret security protocols to safeguard confidential formulas and proprietary processes. The attorneys also assist clients with federal research contracts and Bayh-Dole compliance.
Intellectual Property Litigation and Global Portfolio Strategy
When patent infringement or trademark misappropriation threatens commercial standing, the firm acts as formidable business litigation lawyers. The attorneys litigate disputes before federal courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Ranked among Colorado Best Law Firms for Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law, the practice delivers premier legal solutions. When seeking to find a lawyer who combines decades of USPTO experience with technical insight, contact Cochran Freund and Young LLC at 2026 Caribou Drive, Suite 201 in Fort Collins.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the Southeast Fort Collins commercial area, just north of the busy Harmony Road retail corridor.
Building Location
The office is housed inside the professional Timberline Office Park at 2026 Caribou Dr. It is situated in the landmark office building featuring the prominent clock tower, located near the corner of S Timberline Rd and Caribou Dr.
Parking Details
Ample free surface parking is available for clients and visitors directly surrounding the professional office park building.
Public Transit
Served by Transfort Route 16 (Harmony); nearest stop is at the intersection of Harmony & Timberline.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main entrance of the professional Timberline Office Park building (distinctly marked by its clock tower). Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor, where you will find the office in Suite 201.