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A Premier Intellectual Property Law Firm Since 1970
For over fifty years, Dann Dorfman Herrell and Skillman has been a pillar of the intellectual property law community, providing sophisticated and strategic counsel from its headquarters in Philadelphia. 🏛️ We are a full-service IP boutique firm, and this singular focus is our greatest strength. Our mission is to protect the innovations, brands, and creative works that drive our clients’ success. We represent a diverse range of clients, from individual inventors and start-up companies to universities and major international corporations, tailoring our approach to meet their unique business objectives. We are more than just legal advisors; we are dedicated partners in innovation.
Comprehensive, Full-Service IP Protection
At Dann Dorfman Herrell and Skillman, our entire practice is devoted to intellectual property law. This allows us to provide an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience across all facets of IP. Our team of highly skilled attorneys combines technical expertise with legal acumen to secure, manage, and enforce our clients’ most valuable assets. 🤝
- Patent Attorneys: We help innovators protect their technological breakthroughs. Our services include preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. and abroad, conducting patentability searches, and providing strategic counsel on portfolio management across a wide array of industries.
- Trademark Lawyers: Your brand is your identity. We help you build and defend it. We provide comprehensive services for the selection, clearance, registration, and enforcement of trademarks and service marks around the world.
- Copyright Lawyers: We assist creators in protecting their original works, including software, literature, music, and visual arts. We advise on copyright registration, licensing, and litigation to safeguard your creative expressions.
- IP Litigation and Enforcement: When disputes arise, our experienced litigators are prepared to vigorously defend your IP rights in federal courts, at the appellate level, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Licensing and Transactions: We help clients unlock the value of their intellectual property through strategic licensing agreements, technology transfers, and other IP-related transactions.
Your Trusted Advisors in a Complex World
Our long history of success and commitment to excellence is consistently recognized by our peers. Our firm is honored to be ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms.’ ⚖️ This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to our clients and our deep expertise in the field of intellectual property. We are committed to providing the highest quality legal services to help you protect your ideas and grow your business. Contact us to learn how we can be your partner in protecting what matters most. 📞
Specializing In
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Unfair Competition, Internet Law, Licensing, IP Litigation
Address & Location
Located in the busy central business district of Center City West, Philadelphia, adjacent to Dilworth Park, City Hall, and Love Park.
Building Location
Housed in the majestic 36-story Class A office tower known as Five Penn Center (1601 Market Street). Designed by Emery Roth & Sons, this high-rise features a contemporary lobby with honed marble floors and is situated near cafes like Saxbys.
Suite Access
Enter through the newly redesigned contemporary lobby of Five Penn Center at 1601 Market Street. Check in with the front desk security and take the passenger elevator up to the 24th floor to reach Suite 2400.
Parking Details
Public underground parking is available nearby at the LOVE Park Parking Garage, alongside other multi-storey public parking garages in the surrounding block.
Public Transit
Served by SEPTA Route 17 (Front-Market to 20th-Johnston); nearest stop is at Suburban Station.
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