Ditthavong, Steiner, & Mlotkowski

Securing strong, effective patent protection begins with the patent application and understanding how it aligns with the client’s business objectives, and continues through legally forceful prosecution. We are, therefore, dedicated to preparing the highest quality patent applications and aggressively prosecuting them to obtain meaningful patent protection. Our attorneys possess a wide range of legal expertise with vigorous prosecution experience. Our technical expertise is wide ranging including, for example, electronics, telecommunications, computer systems and software, biotechnology, medical devices, chemical engineering applications, petroleum refining, materials science, semiconductor fabrication, and recording media. A staff of technical advisors with advanced degrees is available to provide a detailed level of analysis for all areas of technology. Our technical and legal expertise have been sought by major law firms for litigation support. Our attorneys have contributed to major litigations by analyzing prosecution file histories, rendering independent legal opinions, and providing expert witness services. A unique attribute of our firm is the presence of several former Administrative Patent Judges, described in the summarized biographies. These attorneys possess many years of experience in resolving complex patentability issues. We pride ourselves in applying such experience to protect our client’s interests. Our clients include a number of Fortune 500 companies, whose patent portfolios firmly secure their competitive advantage in the market place. We also serve emerging companies to ensure their places in new and developing markets.