Our Experience
Our attorneys have deep technical backgrounds across diverse industries, including manufacturing, life sciences, medical devices, software, and emerging technologies. This expertise allows us to craft strong, enforceable patents that align with our clients’ business objectives.
Our Patent Prosecution Services Include:
- Preparing and filing U.S. and international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
- Conducting prior art searches and patentability analyses.
- Managing office action responses and appeals before the USPTO.
- Coordinating foreign filings and working with international associates.
- Advising on portfolio development and strategic IP planning.
- Handling post-grant proceedings and maintenance.
We understand that patents are more than legal protections—they are strategic assets. Our team works closely with clients to ensure their intellectual property supports growth, competitive advantage, and long-term success.
Representative Patent Work
Miller Johnson represents leading innovators and businesses in securing and enforcing patents that protect their competitive advantage.
Specialty Areas
At Miller Johnson, we help innovators transform ideas into protected assets. Our patent attorneys combine technical knowledge with strategic insight to guide clients through every stage of the patent process, domestically and internationally. Whether you’re seeking to secure rights, manage a growing portfolio, or challenge a competitor’s patent, we deliver solutions that align with your business goals.
Freedom to Operate — including Validity, Infringement, and Design-Around — Guidance
Miller Johnson’s Intellectual Property team provides thorough Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses to help clients confidently bring products to market. Our attorneys evaluate patent validity and potential infringement risks, delivering clear, actionable insights that minimize exposure and support informed business decisions. We go beyond identifying obstacles by offering practical design-around strategies that enable innovation while reducing legal risk.
This proactive approach ensures that clients can navigate competitive landscapes without costly surprises. By combining technical expertise with deep legal knowledge, we help businesses assess opportunities, avoid litigation, and maintain compliance with evolving intellectual property laws. Our goal is to empower clients to innovate boldly while safeguarding their investments.
Strategic Patent Portfolio Development
We partner with clients to build patent portfolios that align with their long-term business objectives and competitive strategies. Our team focuses on identifying core technologies, prioritizing filings, and leveraging intellectual property assets to create value and strengthen market position. Through careful planning and execution, we help clients transform ideas into enforceable rights that support growth and innovation.
Our strategic approach ensures that every patent application contributes to a cohesive, forward-looking portfolio. By anticipating industry trends and competitive pressures, we position clients to maximize protection, enhance licensing opportunities, and maintain a strong foothold in their markets. The result is a portfolio that is not only comprehensive but also a powerful business tool.
Patent Portfolio Management and Maintenance
Managing a patent portfolio requires foresight and precision. Miller Johnson partners with clients to develop and maintain portfolios that support long-term business goals. We provide ongoing analysis to identify gaps, assess competitive landscapes, and prioritize filings based on market opportunities. Our team also advises on licensing, enforcement, and monetization strategies, ensuring every patent adds measurable value to the enterprise.
Inventor Outreach and Invention Harvesting
Miller Johnson understands that innovation begins with people. We work closely with inventors and technical teams to uncover and capture valuable ideas early in the development process. Our approach fosters collaboration, educates inventors on IP best practices, and streamlines the disclosure process to ensure that no opportunity is overlooked.
Through structured invention harvesting initiatives, we help organizations identify patentable concepts and prioritize filings that deliver the greatest strategic impact. This proactive engagement not only strengthens the client’s intellectual property position but also encourages a culture of innovation that drives long-term success.
U.S. and International Patent Prosecution
Miller Johnson provides comprehensive patent prosecution services to protect innovations in the U.S. and globally. We prepare, file, and prosecute applications before the USPTO, drafting clear, enforceable claims and responding effectively to Office Actions to secure strong rights. For international protection, we guide clients through Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings and direct national applications, coordinating with trusted foreign associates and our Meritas law firm network to navigate complex requirements. Our strategic approach ensures consistent claim scope across markets while managing costs and mitigating risks, helping clients build robust worldwide IP portfolios.
Our Team
Our business attorneys are committed to developing relationships with clients. These relationships enable Miller Johnson to provide the most complete and personal legal counseling possible.
Practicing Attorneys
Intellectual Property Practice
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.
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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