With our customer-first approach, Atwater Law & Intellectual Property goes beyond helping our clients with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and contracts. We help you to succeed.
We offer an array of legal services and a depth of industry know-how. Through one law firm, you gain access to an impressive range of international sources, suppliers, and industries. When you work with Atwater Law & Intellectual Property, you benefit from our consolidated expertise.
How we work
As a small, proprietor-led firm, we communicate with you personally and efficiently. You will work directly with the partners, rather than with a junior associate.
We focus on addressing your needs, solving your problems, and answering your questions—quickly.
Trademarks, copyrights, patents, and more
Trademarks
A trademark can be the most cost-effective intellectual property a small business can own. These marks can be words, phrases, symbols, graphics, designs, colors, or even sounds. Strong trademarks drive sales. When properly protected, they can last forever. Atwater Law & Intellectual Property has prosecuted trademarks for a wide variety of businesses, including microbreweries, retail companies, and manufacturers.
Copyrights
A copyright ensures that you retain control over what other people do with the original content you have produced — websites, videos, manuscripts, songs, graphics, and other original works of authorship. We can help you register and assign copyrights, and inhibit copycats from infringing your work.
Patents
A patent can significantly increase the bottom-line value of a firm, especially if you are selling the company or seeking a loan. As a registered patent attorney licensed to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Atwater Law & Intellectual Property can apply for your patent and help you obtain the maximum protection for your investment. Thanks to our in-depth experience in manufacturing and design, we understand the cost and marketing advantages that a patent can deliver to a product. We can help you assess what your patent might be worth.
Contracts
When it comes to technical matters, contracts can be very intricate and complex. Our expertise in manufacturing, engineering, and design can provide you with a competitive advantage in developing your contracts and negotiating them advantageously.
Tariff reductions
Tariffs can pose a significant burden for a company. We identify opportunities to reduce the tariffs you pay on the items you purchase overseas. We will explore the details of your classifications and seek exceptions that reduce or even eliminate tariffs for your products. We often find that a significant percentage of these items can be reclassified, resulting in significant savings for your company.
“Stuart came as a referral from a friend. He helped me walk through the patent process as a solo inventor and really knows his stuff. Highly recommended for anyone trying for a patent.”