Services > Patent Prosecution

Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian offers expertise in the full range of the U.S. patent practice. Through our international network of associate law firms, we also offer services for foreign and regional patents and utility models. Our attorneys are active in leading industry groups such as the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), the International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association (ABA), and Licensing Executive Society (LES).

We offer expertise in every aspect of procurement and administration of patent rights: from patent searches to filing and prosecuting patent applications... from representation in interference proceedings to representing clients in enforcing their patent rights. Our litigation capabilities enable us to assert our clients’ patent rights as well as to defend against infringement claims. Our depth of expertise allows us to assemble flexible teams from the firm as the case requires. Our integrated approach ensures that clients receive updated knowledge and focused expertise for every need. WHDA provides the legal expertise that helps clients move ahead.

•  Representation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
•  Preparing and prosecuting US patent applications
•  Maintaining US patents
•  Performing Professional patent searches
•  Filing of PCT, foreign and regional patent applications
•  Performing Foreign and regional design registrations

Our Technology Expertise Includes :
» Mechanical
» Optics/Physics
» Electrical/Electronic/Software
» Chemistry/Biotechnology