Collard & Roe, P.C., is dedicated to intellectual property law, including patent, trademark and copyright matters.
- Patent law — Collard & Roe, P.C. represents clients ranging from solo inventors to multi-national corporations in all phases of securing a patent, from filing strategy, to search, application and maintenance. We can prepare and negotiate license agreements and represent clients in patent infringement litigation.
- Trademark law — Our trademark practice covers comprehensive services, including searching and clearing new marks, filing applications, drafting licenses / other agreements, and litigating infringement cases.
- Copyright law — Our attorneys file 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. We frequently negotiate, draft and enforce licenses and agreements.
Clients can expect the following from our firm:
- Skilled representation — Attorneys at Collard & Roe, P.C. bring an average of over 20 years of experience to each new case. Founder Allison C. Collard and principals Elizabeth Collard Richter and Frederick Dorchak have each earned an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® for their professionalism and reliability.
- Focused knowledge — Collard & Roe, P.C. has been dedicated to the practice of intellectual property law for more than 55 years. We are respected by clients and peers for our technical expertise and mastery of patent, trademark and copyright law. We handle both domestic and international cases in areas as diverse as chemical processing, cellular circuitry and DNA-based technology. Our legal skills help protect clients’ rights and maximize the value of their intellectual property.
- Distinguished reputation — The founder of Collard & Roe, P.C., Allison Collard, grounded his firm in the principles of professional excellence, fairness and integrity that our lawyers uphold today. His daughter Elizabeth Collard Richter and son William C. Collard are principals in the firm, and they are proud of the reputation associated with their family name. President Fred Dorchak is AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® for his high ethical standards and professional ability. A leader in the area of patent law, Fred Dorchak has handled many high-profile patent litigation and licensing cases. We continue the tradition of offering skilled representation at reasonable rates.
- International perspective – Collard & Roe, P.C. has prosecuted patents and trademarks globally. We skillfully process national stage PCT, Hague Design, and Madrid applications as well as U.S.
applications with foreign priorities. Members of our staff are fluent in German and Russian.
- Superior client service — Clients of Collard & Roe, P.C. receive personal attention throughout their engagement with the firm. We are accessible and responsive while we focus on the prosecution and maintenance of your intellectual property. We answer questions and return calls promptly. Members of our staff are fluent in German and Russian to serve international clients.
Call the attorneys at Collard & Roe, P.C. at 516-365-9802 or contact us online to schedule a consultation regarding your patent, trademark or copyright legal matter.