Legal Opinions...matters worth considering in choosing counsel 

Taking Effective Defensive Measures... Corporate counsel frequently ask us, "What should I do in response to allegations of patent infringement?"  The answer is to obtain an opinion from competent patent counsel. We recognize that a well written legal opinion can have a positive impact and avoid exposure for increased damages and attorney fees. Clients who combine opinions with an effective litigation strategy and execution by their patent counsel have historically benefited by the results.  Written opinions from the Beem Patent Law Firm are written as thoroughly as legal briefs, with a view toward potential future attack by the client's adversary and possible scrutiny by a federal judge.    

Avoiding Expensive Consequences... U.S. patent laws and decisions of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit impose a duty of due care on companies accused of patent infringement.  In the absence of due care, Sections 284 and 285 of Title 35, U.S. Code authorize the courts to assess up to three times actual damages, plus attorney fees, against infringers found guilty of willful infringement.  A thoroughly crafted opinion allows a company to evade this costly result.

Realizing Potential Costs... Competent counsel is key to maximizing the value of clients intellectual property and minimizing the odds of conflict. The stakes are high in patent litigation, which typically costs in excess of $1 million in legal fees to take a case to trial.  In the past 20 years, damage awards have set new records, sometimes reaching multiples of $100 million. Additional exposure for increased damages and attorneys fees can threaten the viability of the company. 

Independent Legal Opinions... The Beem Patent Law Firm applies the knowledge and judgment obtained through years of experience in rendering high-quality infringement and validity opinions for corporate clients.  Clients are well served by patent counsel with extensive experience in preparation, prosecution, opinions, litigation and appeals when faced with actual or threatened litigation.