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Custom-Crafted Patent Strategies for Innovators
Summit Patents is a boutique intellectual property firm in Portland dedicated to protecting the ideas that shape the future. Unlike general practice firms that dabble in IP, Summit Patents focuses exclusively on Patent Law and strategy. The firm acts as a strategic partner to inventors, startups, and established corporations, helping them convert their innovations into valuable business assets. Led by veteran patent attorneys like Brian Wichner and Holly Johnston, the team combines deep technical knowledge with business acumen. They understand that a patent is not just a legal document-it is a tool for disrupting markets, securing funding, and blocking competitors. Their approach is ‘relationship-centric,’ meaning they take the time to understand the long-term business goals of their clients before drafting a single claim.
Expertise Across Technologies
The firm handles the full lifecycle of patent prosecution, from initial Patent Searches and Freedom to Operate opinions to drafting and filing applications with the USPTO. They have deep expertise in a wide range of industries, including Software, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, and Mechanical Engineering. Summit Patents also advises on IP Portfolio Management, helping companies identify which inventions to protect and which to trade secret. Their attorneys are skilled in navigating the complexities of international patent law, ensuring that clients’ rights are secured in global markets. Whether you are a solo inventor with a breakthrough idea or a tech company looking to exit, Summit Patents provides the high-level counsel needed to succeed.
- Strategic Consulting: aligning patent strategy with business objectives like fundraising and acquisition.
- Due Diligence: assisting investors and companies in evaluating the strength of IP assets during mergers.
- Veteran Team: Attorneys with decades of experience at top-tier law firms.
- Startup Focused: Helping emerging companies build the IP moats they need to scale.
Located in the 200 Market Building
Summit Patents operates out of the 200 Market Building in downtown Portland. This location places them at the nexus of the city’s tech and business communities, offering convenient access for meetings and collaboration. If you need to find a lawyer who speaks the language of innovation, Summit Patents is the partner you need. 💡
Specializing In
Patent Prosecution, IP Strategy, Patent Portfolio Management, Due Diligence, Freedom to Operate
Address & Location
200 SW Market St # 1900, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Building Location
The firm is located in the 200 Market Building (often called the ‘Black Box’), a 19-story LEED Platinum certified office tower in the Downtown/South Auditorium district. The building is known for its dark glass exterior.
Suite Access
Visitors should enter the main lobby from Market Street. Check in with the security desk and take the elevator to the 19th Floor, Suite 1900.
Parking Details
The building offers a secure underground parking garage with an entrance on 1st Ave. There is also metered street parking and several public lots nearby.
Public Transit
The location is a major transit hub, situated directly on the Portland Streetcar line and within walking distance of the Mall/SW 5th Ave MAX stations.
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