Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S., Cozen O’Connor has more than 825 attorneys practicing internationally in 31 cities across North America and Europe. We are a full-service firm with award-winning practices in intellectual property, litigation, business law, and government relations, and our attorneys have experience operating in all sectors of the economy. Cozen O’Connor renowned Intellectual Property Department advises on all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and unfair competition, from clearance to procurement to litigation. We represent diverse clients in complex patent matters, including federal district court litigation, global patent prosecution, Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, and International Trade Commission litigation. Cozen O’Connor’s patent prosecutors obtain U.S. and foreign patent approval to help clients protect inventions and monetize their IP. Our attorneys characterize advancements; structure patent applications; provide design-around advice; manage patent portfolios; and negotiate acquisition, transfer, or licensing agreements. The team is adept at winning U.S. protection of foreign-originated work and foreign protection of U.S.-originated work. Additionally, we routinely represent clients before the PTAB, either initiating or defending critical inter partes review, post-grant review, and covered business method review proceedings.