A Wealth of Experience
I’m Ed Ergenzinger, a U.S. registered patent attorney and adjunct law professor with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property (IP) law. In addition to my law degree, I hold a PhD in neuroscience and have worked with a wide range of technologies. I’ve practiced within international law firms and as in-house IP counsel for a research institute and a startup company.
I provide services related to securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights. I also provide IP-related searches and opinions (e.g., patentability, freedom-to-operate/clearance, and infringement/non-infringement) as well as general IP counseling.
I have a wealth of experience helping clients navigate the world of IP, from helping independent inventors file their first patent application to providing strategic patent portfolio planning and management for Fortune 500 companies.
From Around the Corner to Around the World
My clients span the globe, from California to Croatia to Kuwait and beyond. I have extensive experience serving as local IP counsel for companies and law firms outside the United States, and I also have extensive experience managing international filings for clients based in the United States.
- For individuals filing their first patent, trademark, or copyright applications, I can walk you step-by-step through the process.
- For startup companies, I can help strategically build and manage your national or international IP portfolio.
- For more established companies, I can not only serve as outside IP counsel, but also offer contract or retainer-based in-house IP counsel services tailored to your needs.
Patent applications and prosecution involve drafting, filing, and pursuing patents to protect inventions. This process includes responding to patent office actions, overcoming legal objections, and securing patent rights for inventors or businesses.
Patentability searches and opinions assess whether an invention is novel and non-obvious, determining its eligibility for patent protection. These searches identify prior art, while legal opinions offer guidance on the likelihood of obtaining a patent.
Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches and opinions evaluate whether a product or process can be commercialized without infringing on existing patents. These assessments help businesses avoid potential legal risks by identifying relevant patents and providing legal opinions on the scope of their claims.
Infringement and non-infringement opinions analyze whether a product or process violates the claims of an existing patent. These legal assessments provide guidance on the risks of patent infringement or support defensive positions against potential infringement allegations.
General intellectual property (IP) counseling provides strategic advice on protecting, managing, and leveraging IP assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This guidance helps businesses navigate legal complexities and make informed decisions to safeguard their innovations and brand value.
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