A focus on biotechnology and related life sciences

Who we are

Cougar Patent Law provides personalized services in patent law and associated areas of contract and business law. Our primary areas of expertise are biotechnology and other aspects of life sciences, including immunology, vaccines, genomics, plant biotechnology, and medical devices. We are located in Seattle, Washington USA and maintain a presence in Canberra, ACT Australia. Our clients are located around the world and include start-up companies, some with extensive patent portfolios, individual inventors, and non-profit research organizations.

We view your patent strategy as an integral part of your business. It is essential that you be well informed on all of your strategic options relating to intellectual property. In addition to procuring patents, we can help you with strategic planning of the future of your patent estate and to strengthen your ability to understand and deal with both everyday and more esoteric patent matters.

We are available on a continuing basis or for one-off projects. You will have an attorney who is familiar with your business, your technology, your scientists, and who knows you personally. As a small firm, we are responsive and flexible. As professionals, we strive to provide you with the highest quality legal services and representation.

What we do

Cougar Patent Law provides services, advice and support in patent and related law areas. Our main activities include:

• Client counseling in all aspects of patents and patent strategy;

• Advising on United States and international aspects of patent law;

• Freedom-to-operate research and analysis, including claim analysis;

• Patent searches and competitive position analysis;

• Patent application drafting and patent prosecution;

• Drafting and advising on license agreements.

If you would like further information or to discuss possible projects, please call or write.