Absolutely! EIP’s US team includes registered US patent attorneys and patent agents with extensive experience before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We help innovative organizations secure robust US patent protection while aligning their patent strategy with broader commercial objectives.

Working closely with colleagues and partners across international jurisdictions, we support clients throughout the full patent lifecycle, from invention harvesting, strategic filing decisions and patent drafting through to US patent prosecution, portfolio management, patent risk assessment and dispute support.

Our US team also has extensive experience using USPTO examiner interviews to help streamline patent prosecution, pursue strong patent claim scope and avoid potentially adverse prosecution history.

EIP provides US patent drafting, filing and prosecution services for utility and design patent applications. Our US patent attorneys work closely with inventors, engineers and in-house counsel to prepare high-quality patent applications and develop prosecution strategies designed to secure commercially valuable patent protection.

We also handle ex parte appeals before the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), reissue applications, examiner interviews, and ex parte re-examinations. In addition, we provide substantive support, strategic counselling and analysis for inter partes reviews (IPRs).

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Yes. EIP regularly conducts FTO analyses and patent risk assessments for organizations developing new products, preparing to launch products in the US, or seeking investment.

Our team evaluates relevant third-party patents, identifies potential patent infringement risks and provides practical guidance to help reduce exposure. EIP also prepares non-infringement and invalidity opinions and advises on design-around strategies that support commercial objectives while managing patent risk.

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EIP helps organizations develop and manage US and international patent portfolios that support their commercial objectives, investment plans and competitive position.

We work with clients to identify key innovations, prioritize patent filing opportunities and develop filing strategies aligned with business goals and budget considerations. Our patent attorneys and agents have supported multinational companies and educational institutions in building worldwide patent portfolios that protect core technologies, support future product development, create licensing opportunities and strengthen their position in the marketplace.

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EIP supports clients seeking to assert patents, concerned about patents being enforced against them or actively involved in US patent disputes. We provide strategic case assessments, technical analysis, and patent validity and infringement reviews.

We assist patent owners and third parties with initiating and defending ex parte re-examination proceedings before the USPTO and help clients evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of patents that may be asserted or challenged.

Where patent litigation is anticipated or underway, we work with clients and litigation counsel to analyze infringement, validity and enforcement issues, helping organizations make informed decisions when commencing or defending legal proceedings.

Yes. One of EIP’s strengths is its ability to coordinate patent protection across multiple jurisdictions, particularly across the US and Europe.

Our attorneys work collaboratively across jurisdictions to develop integrated international patent filing and prosecution strategies that reflect each client’s commercial goals, target markets, and wider patent portfolio strategy.

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For US organizations considering patent enforcement involving European patents, or already involved in a European patent dispute, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) can be highly relevant.

Compared with US federal district court litigation, UPC proceedings operate under a procedure-driven framework with strict deadlines. EIP works across its US and European teams to help clients develop coordinated strategies for patent disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.

Our European teams represent clients before the UPC and key national courts, including in Germany and Sweden, while EIP’s UK patent attorneys contribute deep industry and technical expertise. This enables us to provide a coordinated European patent litigation and UPC strategy combining legal, technical and commercial considerations.

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