Oliff PLC - Alexandria, VA
Oliff PLC is a legendary, full-service intellectual property boutique established in 1983 in Alexandria, Virginia. Managing a massive global portfolio, their registered patent attorneys represent Fortune 200 corporations, major research universities, and individual entrepreneurs in high-stakes patent prosecution, worldwide trademark management, licensing, and federal court litigation.
Elite intellectual property counsel and litigation in Alexandria, Virginia
For more than four decades, Oliff PLC has stood as one of the preeminent names in intellectual property law, providing exceptional legal guidance to a highly diverse and international clientele. Established in January 1983, the firm has built its reputation on a simple, core philosophy: providing the highest quality legal work, promptly, and at a very reasonable cost. From their main office in Alexandria, Virginia, just minutes from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, their team manages complex IP portfolios for multinational Fortune 200 corporations, prestigious research universities, and individual inventors. If you need to find a lawyer with the resources, depth, and trial experience to protect your innovations, Oliff PLC is the premier choice.
High-volume patent prosecution and scientific expertise
Securing and defending highly complex patents requires elite technical expertise. Oliff PLC employs registered patent attorneys and agents with deep academic and industrial backgrounds in mechanical engineering, computer science, chemistry, biotechnology, and electrical engineering. The firm is widely recognized as one of the top patent firms in the United States, successfully prosecuting thousands of utility and design patents before the USPTO annually. If you need to hire an attorney to draft a robust patent application, handle examiner interviews, or navigate a complex patent appeal, their team provides the technical precision needed to secure valuable patent assets.
Worldwide trademark prosecution and brand management
A company's brand name, logo, and reputation are often its most valuable corporate assets. Oliff PLC provides comprehensive trademark clearing, registration, and enforcement services both domestically and globally. Their attorneys manage extensive international trademark portfolios, assisting clients with foreign trademark registration, maintenance, and defense. Having represented a significant number of Japanese and international corporations, the firm has exceptional cross-border IP experience. They handle opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), protecting your brand from predatory copycats.
Robust intellectual property litigation and PTAB proceedings
When disputes escalate, having a formidable trial team is essential to protecting your market share. Oliff PLC represents clients in patent, trademark, and copyright litigation in federal district courts across the nation, as well as before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). They also provide exceptional representation in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews. Whether you require a proactive license negotiation, a non-infringement opinion, or an urgent legal consultation to respond to a lawsuit, their trial attorneys deliver aggressive, cost-effective advocacy.
What sets Oliff PLC apart"
- Established centennial-standard legacy: Founded in 1983, with over forty years of exclusive focus on intellectual property law and multi-office global reach.
- Proven technical precision: Consistently ranked among the top U.S. patent law firms by Harrity Patent Analytics, managing thousands of active patents.
- Elite bilingual representation: Extensive history representing major Japanese and European conglomerates, with dedicated teams fluent in Japanese.
- Client-centered philosophy: Driven by a commitment to quality work product, extreme promptness, and cost-effective billing.
Do not allow your valuable business innovations to go unprotected. Reach out to Oliff PLC today to schedule a professional consultation and discover how their veteran team of intellectual property attorneys can secure your competitive edge.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the scenic, waterfront Old Town North neighborhood of Alexandria, right along the Potomac River.
Building Location
This is 11 Canal Center Plaza, a Class A four-story commercial office building located adjacent to Rivergate City Park and Tide Lock Park.
Parking Details
Visitors can park in the plaza's spacious two-level underground parking garage, which features electric vehicle charging stations and elevator access directly to each lobby.
Public Transit
Served by Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) Route 34 (Old Town North); nearest stop is at Montgomery St + N Royal St.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the ground-level doors of 11 Canal Center Plaza. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor, where you can find Suite 200.