Polsinelli serves as international intellectual property counsel for companies managing patent, trademark and enforcement needs worldwide, as well as U.S. counsel for foreign businesses and foreign associates. Through direct client relationships and an established network of trusted international counsel, we coordinate foreign filing strategies, U.S. registration, portfolio management, enforcement planning and litigation support to help clients protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property across markets.

Coordinated IP Strategy Across Global Markets

Clients rely on Polsinelli to help navigate the complexity of international IP strategy, from foreign filing and local counsel management to U.S. registration, enforcement and defense.

We advise on matters involving:

• International patent filing and enforcement: Develop foreign filing strategies, address Patent Cooperation Treaty considerations, coordinate patent prosecution, build worldwide patent portfolios and advise foreign clients on U.S. enforcement strategy.
• International trademark clearance and portfolio management: Clear and register marks, manage trademark portfolios, handle opposition and cancellation proceedings, coordinate enforcement and advise on trademark protection across key jurisdictions both for U.S. companies expanding internationally and international companies seeking protection in the United States.
• Cross-border IP litigation and disputes: Coordinate U.S. litigation strategy, defend intellectual property claims, plan enforcement actions and work with foreign counsel when disputes span multiple jurisdictions.
• Worldwide IP portfolio management: Coordinate patent and trademark portfolios, manage local counsel relationships, monitor filing deadlines, assess enforcement priorities and align protection strategies with business priorities and local market requirements.
• U.S. IP counsel for non-U.S. companies and foreign associates: Advise international businesses and foreign associates on U.S. patent, trademark, registration, enforcement and litigation matters.