Merchant and Gould P.C. – Atlanta, GA

Guardians of Great Ideas: Intellectual Property Law

About Merchant and Gould P.C.

Merchant and Gould P.C. is a premier national intellectual property law firm with a strong presence in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1900, the firm has over a century of experience helping innovators protect their creations. The Atlanta office serves as a critical hub for the firm’s operations in the Southeast, combining the resources of a large national practice with deep local expertise. Merchant and Gould is not just a law firm; they are strategic partners for inventors, startups, universities, and Fortune 500 companies. Their attorneys are often scientists and engineers themselves, possessing the technical knowledge required to understand complex technologies and secure robust legal protection for them.

Comprehensive IP Services

The firm is dedicated exclusively to intellectual property law, offering a full suite of services to manage and enforce IP assets:

• Patents: conducting patent searches, drafting applications, and prosecuting patents in the U.S. and internationally across industries like biotechnology, software, and mechanical engineering.
• Trademarks: Helping brands select, register, and protect their logos, slogans, and trade names from infringement.
• Copyrights: Securing protection for creative works, including software code, literature, and art.
• IP Litigation: Aggressively defending clients’ rights in patent infringement suits, trade secret disputes, and unfair competition cases.
• Licensing and Transactions: Negotiating agreements to monetize intellectual property and transfer technology.

Leaders in Innovation

Merchant and Gould is consistently ranked among the top IP firms in the United States. Their motto, ‘Guardians of Great Ideas,’ reflects their commitment to shielding their clients’ innovations from theft and misuse. The Atlanta team includes attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. They work collaboratively to provide forward-thinking legal solutions that align with their clients’ business goals. Whether you are a solo inventor with a breakthrough idea or a corporation managing a global patent portfolio, Merchant and Gould has the expertise to guide you.

Downtown Atlanta Office

The firm is located in the prestigious 191 Peachtree Tower in downtown Atlanta. This iconic 50-story skyscraper is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks and places the firm at the center of the region’s legal and business community.