Within its own conveniently located, modern office building, C&R has extensive state-of-the-art,  in-house capabilities for providing a full spectrum of services.  Its comprehensive and secure network enables it to:

·      Connect with direct sources of the latest patent and trademark data;

·      Conduct fast, thorough legal research;

·      Obtain instantaneous retrieval of client files;

·       Furnish prompt, current status reports on client patent, trademark and copyright matters; and

·         Perform instant patent and trademark searches on an on-line computer database.

Facsimile equipment, E-Mail and Internet keep the firm in touch with its domestic and international clients and associates 24 hours a day.

Patent information and drawings can be transmitted worldwide at any time to facilitate early filings.

C&R sends all of its clients a bimonthly newsletter on the latest decisions and news on intellectual property law,  and publishes booklets on how to reduce costs in filing of patents and trademarks, C&R also has articles published monthly in The Attorney of Nassau on current topics of interest in patents, trademarks and copyrights.

At the inception of a new inventive idea or trademark, C&R conducts searches, either through its large library of patents and trademarks, by an on-line computer, or at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to determine the novelty or originality of a  prospective invention or name. The firm's on-premises library houses almost 15,000 legal and technical volumes for quick, convenient reference.

PATENT AND TRADEMARK ACQUISITION:

If the results of the search are positive and the name is available, or the idea is truly novel, an application and formal drawings are prepared for presentation to the client in review. After approval, the application is forwarded to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for examination. When the application is allowed and issued as a patent or registered trademark,  the firm continues to monitor the files for maintenance and renewal fees. C&R is also active in responding to clients' concerns regarding  infringement matters and will take steps to enforce the rights granted under the patent or trademark against third party infringers.

In 2005, C&R ranked 35th in the United States in trademarks registered for clients and is one of the top 100 firms in terms of patents issued.


PATENTS:

From its inception, C&R has been involved in the patenting of significant technological developments that have greatly affected industry and our current way of life. It also takes great pride in the fact that approximately one in every 800 patents issued by the United States today was prepared and filed by firm. Over fifty years ago, co-founder Donald Malcolm assisted in the patenting of the widely-used plastic base material, polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Recently, C&R helped a major international chemical processing company patent a method for producing low-cost polycrystalline silicon for use in semiconductor wafers for microprocessors. This chemical company is now the world leader in the production of these semiconductor wafers.

A staff member of C&R played a major role in obtaining U.S. patent protection for a young company which expanded rapidly to become the world's largest producer of railroad track maintenance equipment. C&R has secured patent protection for a DNA technology, where DNA fragments embrace the cyclodextrin glycosytransferase (CGTase) structural gene, and then are inserted into suitable microorganisms  which mass produce this enzyme. The enzyme then can produce cyclodextrin, which is useful as a solubilizing agent for insoluble substances.

C&R is helping to protect cellular/wireless telephone circuitry developed by an international electronic communications company that will enable more secure and clearer wireless transmissions in the future.

Recent patents have been obtained by C&R on a new multi-axis snorkel camera system for use in the film making industry that at a close focus to an object. This new creative source of film expression gives the appearance of flying in space around the stationary object. C&R has filed patents for machinery capable of recycling tires and other rubber products into re-usable crumb rubber in the continually growing recycling field.

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TRADEMARKS

Our trademark practice encompasses the full range or services necessary to protect valuable brand names, slogans, logos, domain names, trade dress and related intellectual property. Our services include:


       • Searching and clearing new marks.
       • Filing and prosecuting applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and trademark offices around the world.
       • Maintaining and renewing registrations.
       • Policing the marketplace through use of watch services.
       • Sending cease and desist letters.
       • Negotiating favorable settlement agreements.
       • Conducting litigation.
       • Participating in domain name dispute resolution proceedings.
       • Drafting licenses, assignments, and other written agreements.
       • Handling intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
       • Creating worldwide filing programs and strategies.
       • Preparing employee handbooks for use by corporate personnel.

We have longstanding relationships with trademark specialists in more than 70 countries and can provide advice on any trademark issue, anywhere in the world, almost immediately. Combined with our own staff’s extensive experience in government and private practice,  we are prepared to help you with any trademark or related issue you may encounter.

COPYRIGHTS

Our copyright practice includes the filing of applications to register copyrightable subject matter such as art, music, poetry,computer software, books, magazines, sculpture, architectural plans and other original works of authorship. We also help resolve copyright disputes, send cease and desist letters, and where necessary, pursue or defend against litigation.

In addition to the above, we frequently negotiate and draft licenses, assignments and other written agreements, making certain to protect the rights of our clients while exploiting the value of their copyrighted material. We also help enforce  those agreements, resolve disagreements and otherwise counsel clients on all aspects of Copyright Law.