We are committed to staying with our clients and ensuring that they have the support that they need to succeed throughout their business endeavors. In that process, we primarily assist in the four ways discussed below.

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Patentability and Freedom to Operate Assessments: We begin by learning about your invention and advising on whether it is likely to meet the legal requirements for patent protection.  A targeted search can be conducted to identify existing patents and/or publications that may impact your ability to obtain a patent.

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Patent Preparation and Prosecution: We help innovators secure and protect their ideas through strategic patent preparation and prosecution.  Our team works closely with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel to draft high quality patent applications that align with both business goals and legal requirements.  Rumbaugh has experience managing international patent portfolios for businesses of all shapes and sizes. We take a global view of your patent protection, and we can help you develop strategies to protect your ideas within your budget.

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Patent Portfolio Management and Strategy: We partner with clients to build, manage, and strengthen patent portfolios that align with business objectives and support long-term innovation.  From early-stage filings to global protection strategies, our team brings technical depth and legal precision to every aspect of portfolio development.  We help clients identify valuable inventions, prioritize filings based on commercial impact, and coordinate domestic and international prosecution efforts.  Our services include ongoing portfolio audits, competitive landscape analysis, and strategic advice on continuation practice, licensing opportunities, and enforcement readiness.

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IP Due Diligence and Transactions: We guide clients through the intellectual property aspects of complex transactions with precision and insight.  Whether you are acquiring, investing, licensing, or partnering with a third party, our team conducts thorough IP due diligence to assess the strength, scope, and risks associated with the third party's patents, trademarks, copyrights, and/or trade secrets.  We help uncover potential red flags, evaluate ownership and enforceability, and identify opportunities to strengthen IP portfolios pre- or post-transaction.