Bourget Trademark and Patent Law - Eau Claire, WI

Dedicated Patent and Trademark Legal Protection in Eau Claire

In modern competitive markets, innovative technologies, distinctive brand names, and proprietary business methods represent a company most valuable capital. Located at 1119 Regis Court in Eau Claire, Bourget Trademark and Patent Law has served inventors, entrepreneurs, and established manufacturers across Wisconsin and globally for over two decades. The firm was established in 2000 by Eau Claire native Anthony J. Tony Bourget, a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. After graduating summa cum laude with degrees in physics and mathematics, Tony earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1991 and honed his practice with premier intellectual property firms in New York City and Wisconsin. When you need to hire a patent attorney who possesses genuine technical literacy alongside seasoned courtroom and USPTO experience, Bourget Law delivers robust legal protection tailored to your commercial goals.

Core Intellectual Property Practice Areas Handled by the Firm

Bourget Trademark and Patent Law provides comprehensive counsel across all dimensions of intellectual property development and commercialization:

• Patent attorneys: Conducting prior-art patent searches, preparing provisional and non-provisional utility patent applications, drafting design patent filings, and prosecuting applications before the USPTO.
• Trademark lawyers: Performing comprehensive trademark clearance searches, managing federal and state trademark registrations, counseling on brand selection, and prosecuting trademark applications.
• Copyright lawyers: Securing copyright registrations for software code, digital media, literary works, and artistic designs while protecting creative assets against unlawful infringement.
• Financial and ip lawyers: Conducting intellectual property audits, structuring technology licensing deals, executing IP purchase agreements, and performing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Contract lawyers: Drafting enforceable non-disclosure agreements, joint development contracts, trade secret protection policies, and non-competition agreements to prevent proprietary leaks.

Technical Precision in Patent Searching and Prosecution

Obtaining an enforceable patent requires both rigorous legal acumen and deep technical understanding. Anthony Bourget scientific background in physics and mathematics enables him to communicate fluently with mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineers. The firm assists inventors in evaluating whether an innovation meets the statutory standards of novelty and non-obviousness before investing substantial capital into prototyping or tooling. By structuring comprehensive patent claims that anticipate competitor workarounds, Bourget Law helps clients secure strong utility patents that create defensible market exclusivity. Additionally, the firm regularly advises clients on provisional patent filings, preserving early priority filing dates while inventors refine designs, secure commercial funding, or negotiate licensing arrangements.

Assertive Brand Defense and Trademark Trial Advocacy

A distinctive brand name and logo are critical to marketplace recognition and customer goodwill. Bourget Law guides businesses through every stage of trademark adoption, from initial knockout searches to ongoing monitoring and post-registration renewals. When conflicts arise, attorney Tony Bourget represents trademark owners in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), as well as in state and federal court infringement disputes. If you need a lawyer in Eau Claire to safeguard your brand, patent a breakthrough invention, or defend valuable trade secrets, contact Bourget Trademark and Patent Law at 1119 Regis Court to schedule your initial consultation.