GREEN TECHNOLOGY

IT’S ALL ABOUT VALUABLE RESOURCES.

GREEN MACHINES?

Ideas. Your Most Valuable Resource.As breakthroughs in environmental protection and in-novation move from the laboratory to the mainstream, many of today’s ideas will become the foundation for significant and successful commercial enterprises of to-morrow. But only if the underlying intellectual property is secure. Green technology requires legal support not only in preparing and prosecuting patent applications and enforcing intellectual property rights, but also with many real-world business issues, such as drafting licens-ing and transfer agreements among inventors, institu-tions, and corporations.

Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, has been pro-viding the technical skills, legal acumen, and creative passion to protect our clients’ intellectual property assets and environmental innovations for more than 90 years.

Brinks’ green technology group combines the diverse talents of lawyers and scientific advisors into a multi-disciplinary team to address the unique challenges faced by companies in this rapidly expanding field. The group provides an unparalleled wealth of talent in environ-mental technology, acquired through experience in all aspects of developing, procuring, and litigating intellec-tual property rights for green technologies and sustain-able practices ranging from solar power to organic foods.

Industry ExperienceOur skilled practitioners have multidisciplinary expe-rience and advanced degrees in a wide range of tech-nological backgrounds, including chemistry, biology, nanotechnology, and structural, civil, electrical, and me-chanical engineering.

SolarAs global energy demands increase, the solar power in-dustry continues to grow, with innovative companies introducing new technologies. Brinks’ green technol-ogy group is experienced in procuring patents and ad-dressing challenges in this rapidly changing industry.

Wind Power/HydroelectricWe have significant experience in analyzing and protect-ing intellectual property rights related to renewable en-ergy, such as wind power and hydroelectric technologies. As our clients focus on reducing greenhouse gas emis-sions and pollution, as well as on promoting efficient clean energy production, our attorneys focus on protect-ing our clients’ legal exposure while helping them com-mercialize beneficial solutions.

BiofuelBrinks has experience with every facet of biological fuel technologies. Our attorneys have procured intellectual property rights covering a wide range of fuels, solid bio-mass, liquid fuels, and various biogases.

Vehicular Batteries & Fuel CellsWe represent global leaders in the field of electric and hybrid vehicles. In addition, the team represents com-panies making advances in the battery technology that makes these vehicles possible. Whether it is patent pro-curement or clearance work, these clients appreciate the technical and legal experience that our group brings to the relationship.

Green BuildingWe advise clients in the expanding green building field, also known as green construction or sustainable build-ing. Whether clients are designing, building, operating, maintaining, renovating, or deconstructing buildings, the group understands the most strategic ways to protect their investments.

Water TechnologyBrinks helps clients procure protection in all aspects of water purification technology, including removing un-desirable chemicals from water and removing materials and biological contaminants from wastewater.

Need a partner for intellectual property legal matters that deeply understands your business?

CapabilitiesFrom Fortune 500 companies and academic institutions to green/clean technology start-ups, the attorneys in Brinks’ green technology group are uniquely positioned and qualified to represent clients in areas as diverse as green chemistry, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and waste remediation, to name just a few.

LitigationIn the complex, competitive world of green technology, challenges to intellectual property rights are inevitable. Brinks can help you meet these challenges. When out-of-court options are no longer feasible, our attorneys develop litigation strategies for highly complex patent, trademark, and trade secret matters. Our litigation clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. With a wealth of experience to draw on, we vigorously enforce and defend our clients’ intellectual property rights.

Patent ProsecutionSkilled preparation and prosecution of environmentally beneficial patent applications require a team that is adept and current in both the law and the emerging technolo-gies that clients seek to protect. Our patent prosecution attorneys are experienced in preparing and prosecuting green technology patent applications. Their combina-tion of technical skills and understanding of the field allows us to provide invaluable counsel to clients on the most effective means of protecting their environmentally friendly inventions and intellectual assets.

Portfolio ManagementClients in the green technology sector turn to Brinks to design protection programs that help secure the valuable intellectual property assets from their inventions. We also customize programs according to each client’s re-quirements, to help them realize the full benefits of their inventions—identifying potential infringement threats, recommending appropriate action to safeguard areas of perceived vulnerability, and recommending strategies for monetizing an intellectual property portfolio.

Counseling, Risk Analysis, And LicensingWorking closely with trusted legal counsel is often the route of choice for clients who wish to avoid future dis-putes and expensive, lengthy court proceedings. The members of our green technology group are skilled counselors who work with clients to anticipate potential intellectual property issues and minimize the risks asso-ciated with doing business in the complex world of envi-ronmental solutions. We help clients avoid infringement of the intellectual property rights of others. In addition, we negotiate licensing arrangements and represent cli-ents in disputes without resorting to the courts.

Trademark/False AdvertisingAs companies advertise and create brands that claim en-vironmental benefits, enforcement of false environmen-tal claims continues to rise. Our attorneys help clients avoid greenwashing in their advertisements, ensuring that they comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s revised Green Guides. Brinks also evaluates advertise-ments and validates their claims, and advises on strategic options for pursuing competitors that engage in false or misleading advertising.

Need more information?Our attorneys have all the skills necessary to assist with the creation, protection, and commercialization of intel-lectual property to enhance your business opportunities, while reducing potential risks.For more information on our legal services to companies in the green technology sector, please call us at (866) 222-0112.

We are deeply versed in green technologies—and can help you realize their full value.

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