Francis Law Firm PLLC - Lexington, KY

Strategic Intellectual Property and Business Law in Lexington

In today's innovation-driven economy, protecting your intellectual assets is vital to maintaining a competitive edge. At Francis Law Firm PLLC, creators, entrepreneurs, and established businesses find sophisticated, high-caliber legal counsel. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, our boutique practice specializes exclusively in intellectual property protection, licensing, and federal court litigation. Whether you need to hire a patent attorney to safeguard a mechanical invention or find a trademark lawyer to defend your brand name, registered patent attorney Jim Francis offers over two decades of dedicated expertise representing innovators across the globe.

Dedicated Patent Prosecution and Strategic IP Due Diligence

Securing a patent requires deep technical understanding and meticulous legal drafting. As a registered U.S. patent attorney, Jim Francis represents clients in domestic and foreign patent prosecution before the USPTO. We guide inventors through patent searches, novelty opinions, and application drafting for utility and design patents. Our experience spans a variety of industries, including chemicals, consumer products, equine equipment, and life sciences. We also conduct comprehensive intellectual property due diligence to evaluate patent portfolios during corporate transactions.

Comprehensive Trademark Prosecution and Brand Protection

Your brand name, logo, and slogan are among your business's most valuable assets. Our trademark lawyers manage federal, state, and international trademark registrations to ensure your brand is secure. We handle trademark clearances, prosecution, and opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). In 2016, our firm's legal advocacy gained national prominence when we successfully filed a high-profile federal lawsuit in Lexington to challenge a major university's overreach regarding trademark rights, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to protecting local businesses.

Licensing, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, and Technology Agreements

Beyond patents and trademarks, Francis Law Firm PLLC helps clients manage other facets of their proprietary technology. We draft and negotiate software licensing agreements, source code escrow, confidentiality covenants, non-disclosure agreements, and trade secret protocols. We also handle copyright registrations for creative works, software programs, and entertainment properties. By structuring solid technology agreements, we help clients commercialize their inventions while minimizing the risk of intellectual property theft or contract disputes.

Trial-Tested Intellectual Property Litigation and Representation

When intellectual property rights are infringed, we provide aggressive and strategic representation in federal courts. Our litigation experience includes patent infringement suits, trademark dilution actions, copyright disputes, and trade secret misappropriation claims. We have successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in complex, high-stakes property rights cases, including federal litigation in the Eastern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Kentucky. We also offer alternative dispute resolution services to find cost-effective, practical solutions for our clients.

Over Twenty Years of Proven Legal Excellence and Tech Expertise

Our founder, Jim Francis, brings a unique perspective to intellectual property law, having spent over 17 years working for a major international corporation before entering private practice. He has been recognized as a top-rated patent attorney in Kentucky, combining deep corporate legal experience with personalized, boutique-firm attention. We accept credit cards and provide free consultations to help you assess your legal options. Contact Francis Law Firm PLLC today to secure the legal protection your innovations deserve.