NK Patent Law

11/06/2025

NK Patent Law is honored to be recognized with a Tier 1 ranking in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list.

This recognition reflects our firm’s continued commitment to excellence in intellectual property law and our dedication to providing clients with strategic, innovative, and practical legal solutions. We’re proud of our team’s hard work and grateful to our clients for the trust they place in us year after year.



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10/31/2025

Ghosts, goblins, and… patents? This Halloween, remember that not all scary stories involve haunted houses—sometimes the real fright comes from missed deadlines, lost IP rights, or discovering your great idea isn’t protected. Luckily, trademarks and patents don’t go “BOO!” in the night when they’re properly safeguarded. Stay safe, enjoy the candy, and keep your creativity from becoming a Halloween horror story.

Happy Halloween, everyone!

10/28/2025

Maximizing the value of your intellectual property requires more than just protection—it takes strategy, foresight, and informed guidance.

NK Patent Law’s IP Opinions and Counseling practice provides businesses with the tools to evaluate, optimize, and safeguard their most valuable assets. Our team delivers clarity on issues like patent validity, infringement, licensing, and due diligence, helping you turn IP into a true business advantage.

Benefits of working with NK Patent Law include:
• IP risk mitigation to protect your business strategies
• Clear, informed decision-making support
• Tailored strategies aligned with your goals
• Portfolio optimization for long-term value

With trusted counsel by your side, your IP assets can fuel growth, innovation, and market resilience. https://ow.ly/8VJa50X77Tl

Our experienced patent attorneys with significant experience in patent assignments, intellectual property due diligence, and IP agreements.

10/27/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Brant Cook to NK Patent Law.

Brant brings a wealth of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, having spent over 25 years as inside counsel for a Fortune 50 company, where he managed and built extensive patent portfolios. His career has spanned the full spectrum of intellectual property law—from design-around strategies to post-allowance considerations—and he is especially passionate about working with inventors to craft tailored patent claims that align with their goals.

Before joining NK Patent Law, Brant began his career as an associate patent attorney at Thompson Hine before moving to The Procter & Gamble Company, where he supported multiple business units in protecting and commercializing their innovations. His deep understanding of both the legal and practical sides of IP makes him a tremendous asset to our team and our clients.

Welcome to NK, Brant! https://ow.ly/9HpM50XgpFX

10/20/2025

A huge thank you to our client for sharing such a thoughtful testimonial! We truly appreciate your kind words and support—it means a lot to our team.

Want to learn more about how we help innovators protect and grow their ideas? Visit us at https://ow.ly/Caf550X77Sb.

10/15/2025

At the 2025 IPWatchdog Women’s IP Forum, industry leaders emphasized how intellectual property functions as a core driver of economic growth in the U.S. and abroad. When protected effectively, IP transforms ideas into legally recognized assets that can be collateralized, licensed, and leveraged to attract financing—fueling innovation, investment, and job creation.

Discussions included the importance of FRAND licensing for standard-essential patents like those in 5G, projected to add $13 trillion to the global economy, and the $2 trillion contribution of copyright-intensive industries to U.S. GDP. For smaller innovators, credible damages assessments and access to litigation finance remain critical tools to ensure IP rights can be enforced and monetized.

Ultimately, predictable and reliable IP rights are not just legal protections—they form the economic infrastructure that enables innovation to thrive, capital to flow, and new technologies to reach the market. https://ow.ly/EKER50X77R4

When functioning properly, intellectual property (IP) rights enable ideas to become legally recognized assets, which can then be collateralized or licensed to attract financing, thereby fueling investment, job creation and economic expansion.

10/10/2025

Design patents often fly under the radar compared to utility patents, but their importance has grown significantly in recent years. While utility patents protect how a product functions, design patents protect its unique look—its shape, surface features, and visual appearance. In industries where aesthetics play a key role in consumer decisions, this protection can be invaluable.

Cases like Apple v. Samsung highlighted how powerful design patents can be, with courts recognizing the value of a product’s appearance and awarding substantial damages for infringement. From smartphones to fashion and consumer goods, companies now view design patents as critical tools for protecting brand identity and market advantage.

When combined with utility patents, trademarks, and copyrights, design patents help form a comprehensive IP strategy that secures both the function and the form of innovative products. https://ow.ly/Fiit50X77PH

Design patents—sometimes thought of as the less-important version of utility patents—protect a product's appearance.

10/07/2025

October is recognized as Intellectual Property Month, a time to highlight the critical role IP plays in fostering innovation, protecting creativity, and driving economic growth.

Intellectual property—whether in the form of patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets—serves as the backbone for turning ideas into valuable assets. By raising awareness of IP, this month underscores how safeguarding innovation not only strengthens companies’ competitive advantage but also strengthens entire industries and economies.

It’s a reminder that protecting and respecting IP rights fuels progress, encourages investment, and keeps innovation moving forward.

09/30/2025

Managing a strong trademark portfolio is more than just filing applications. You must create a strategy that protects your brand and supports business growth. NK Patent Law’s Trademark Prosecution and Portfolio Management Practice Group provides services to help clients navigate both domestic and international trademark landscapes.

Key benefits of working with NK Patent Law include:
• Comprehensive trademark prosecution, including filing and managing applications globally
• Guidance on trademark selection and clearance to reduce risks before filing
• Strategic portfolio management across the entire lifecycle of your trademarks
• Access to a network of international trademark attorneys for coordinated foreign filings
• Advice on cost-effective foreign filing strategies, including local counsel and translation requirements

Properly managed trademarks help businesses protect their brands, reduce infringement risk, and maintain value in global markets. https://ow.ly/vKNa50WQrh3

09/24/2025

Get to know Wes Sheffield, a patent attorney with over 15 years of experience helping inventors and organizations protect their innovations. With a focus on patent prosecution before the USPTO and in foreign jurisdictions, Wes partners with clients to develop strategic IP portfolios that align with their business goals.

His work spans a wide range of technologies—from medical devices and networking equipment to 3G–5G cellular systems and emerging AI applications, including neural networks, large-language models, and machine learning. With a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, Wes combines technical insight with legal strategy to navigate complex patent landscapes.

Connect with Wes to explore how thoughtful patent strategies can protect your technology and drive innovation forward. https://ow.ly/avYM50WQrfi

09/19/2025

Wondering if your company is a good fit for the team at NK Patent Law?

We invite you to check out the FAQ page on our website to learn what we look for in a client and see if it aligns with your vision. https://ow.ly/65vY50WQre8

These are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from companies and legal departments seeking comprehensive IP protection.

09/17/2025

Fox Corp’s recent lawsuit against its former Mexican partner underscores how critical it is to protect and enforce trademark rights across borders. The case involves allegations of continued unauthorized use of the “Fox Sports Mexico” mark and highlights the importance of monitoring licensing agreements and defending against infringement.

At NK Patent Law, we work with clients to proactively manage trademark portfolios and to help navigate complex disputes like these to safeguard brand value. https://ow.ly/maM150WQrau

Learn how proper trademark strategy can prevent costly conflicts and protect your business.

Fox sued its former Mexican sports broadcasting partner in New York federal court on Thursday, alleging that it continued to use the Fox Sports Mexico name without permission after Fox ended their agreement earlier this year.