Comprehensive patent transactions and strategic counseling for an international leader in the mining and distribution of industrial minerals

Since its founding, we have provided strategic intellectual property counseling and representation to Imerys, including its French parent company, international subsidiaries, U.S. headquarters, and multiple domestic business units. We have evaluated developing technology for patentability; drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and abroad; analyzed patent enforcement opportunities; defended against third-party charges; and provided legal opinions on several aspects involved in bringing new products to market and maintaining Imerys’s strong, competitive position in the kaolin clay market. We also manage Imerys’s international trademark portfolio, including all aspects of trademark procurement and protection, and provide counseling on trademark licensing and use.