Your Trusted Advisors
In Intellectual Property Law
Whenever you need assistance regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation and licensing, McHale & Slavin has the experience and dedication needed to serve you and protect and defend your rights. Let us know how we can help you today.
Our practice is exclusively in intellectual property law.
Our firm has the breadth and depth of experience in law to advise clients on their IP legal and business needs, including patent portfolios, prosecution, litigation, transactional needs, and commercialization of assets.
Our expertise extends to a wide range of industries and technologies. We are committed to advancing the Palm Beach County region through biotechnology, life sciences and more, with international perspective from our foreign affiliates.
Our attorneys have wide experience in complex patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation, infringement and invalidity opinions, and corporate intellectual property audits. If you are a public, private, or start-up company, we will represent you with the highest level of support necessary.
Practice Areas
Patent Prosecution and Counseling
From patentability assessments to preparation and worldwide filing of patent applications, we work with our clients to develop a prosecution strategy best suited to their needs.
Trademark Opposition and Cancellation Proceedings
With long experience, our firm understands the intricacies of trademark and copyright application procedures and grants of registration rights to ensure you secure and protect the broadest scope of your rights.
Litigation
We are able to handle complex patent, copyright, and trademark litigation nationwide, all while prioritizing client business goals and cost efficiency, with our expertise before federal courts and federal boards.
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We’re ready to answer your questions and help you book your free consultation.
(561) 625-6575
Get to know the attorneys who will be by your side every step of the way.
McHale & Slavin has an experienced staff ready to take on your case, many of whom have scientific and engineering degrees in addition to their intellectual property law backgrounds. Our professionals include attorneys with private sector engineering and research experience, and skilled federal litigators. The firm has a dedicated staff of paralegals, legal assistants and other administrative personnel to assist with the myriad of support functions.
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561.625.6575
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McHale & Slavin has an experienced staff ready to take on your case, many of whom have scientific and engineering degrees in addition to their intellectual property law backgrounds. Our professionals include attorneys with private sector engineering and research experience, and skilled federal litigators. The firm has a dedicated staff of paralegals, legal assistants and other administrative personnel to assist with the myriad of support functions.
News and Legal Developments
Securing Additional Patent Life Beyond The Statutory Defined Time Limit
The time it takes to receive a first office action on the merits from the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) averages around 18-24 months from the filing date.
America Invents Act Prior Art Submission
The America Invents Act (AIA), also known as the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, (named for its lead sponsors, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX)) was signed into
Jordan v. Qiaodan: Trademark Battles in China
Earlier this year, Michael Jordan announced the filing of a lawsuit in a Chinese court against Qiaodan Sports Company Ltd., alleging that the company has been using his name and
