Intellectual Property

Miller Johnson’s Intellectual Property group provides full-service legal counsel to those seeking assistance with Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Licensing, and Litigation. We help clients maximize the value of their intellectual property in competitive markets.

Our Specialties

Intellectual Property Counseling and Transactions

Our Intellectual Property Counseling and Transactions practice helps clients strategically protect, manage, and commercialize their innovations. We guide businesses through the full lifecycle of IP assets—from securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights to structuring licensing agreements, joint ventures, and technology transfers. Our team combines legal precision with a deep understanding of business objectives, ensuring that IP portfolios are not only protected but also aligned with long-term growth strategies.

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Intellectual Property Litigation

Our IP Litigation practice delivers strategic, high-stakes intellectual property and technology litigation services that protect what matters most to our clients. Whether defending against complex claims or enforcing and monetizing valuable IP assets, we provide results-driven representation tailored to each client’s goals—from individual innovators to Fortune 500 companies – often against the world’s largest law firms and corporations. Clients choose us for our ability to turn legal challenges into business advantages through sharp advocacy and deep technical insight.

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Patent Prosecution

Our Patent Prosecution team helps innovators protect their ideas and turn them into valuable business assets. We guide clients through every step of the patent process—from drafting and filing applications to securing protection in the U.S. and internationally. Our attorneys combine technical expertise with practical business insight, ensuring patents not only meet legal requirements but also support a client’s growth strategy. Whether a startup or an established company, we work closely with clients to make the process clear, efficient, and aligned with their goals.

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Trademark Prosecution

From startup to scale, our trademark prosecution team delivers strategic counsel that positions your business to compete and win—locally and globally. We start where others don’t: understanding your business and your marketplace goals before crafting a comprehensive brand protection strategy that works for you. From selection and clearance to effective and efficient global filing strategies to portfolio management, we position our clients to successfully differentiate their brands. We welcome opportunities to train client teams on practical topics such as proper trademark use or how to develop valuable internal IP development processes and policies. We employ a variety of watch strategies and act swiftly to stop misuse of our clients’ valuable brands. From cease-and-desist letters to take-down notices to administrative proceedings at the USPTO, we are focused on safeguarding your brand—so you can stand out in the marketplace with confidence.

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Our Team

Miller Johnson’s Intellectual Property practice delivers strategic, high-stakes intellectual property and technology litigation and counseling services that protect what matters most to our clients.

Practicing Attorneys

IP Case of the Week Blog

The IP Case of the Week Blog is a publication of Miller Johnson’s IP practice group.  Each publication provides concise, insightful summaries of recent intellectual property rulings. Each edition highlights key legal takeaways, helping readers stay informed on evolving IP law trends.

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