We are passionate about the work we do, driven to find the best IP solutions for our clients, and invested in growing both our careers and the firm itself.
Our attorneys have passion for their field, deep technical knowledge, and a desire to protect and grow our clients' businesses. More than 50 of our attorneys have advanced technical degrees and PhDs, and our seasoned team includes over 20 former patent examiners — all ready to protect, enforce, and defend our clients' intellectual property and interests.
Our staff keeps Banner Witcoff running smoothly. Regardless of the department, our staff — ranging from design specialists to paralegals, and docketing professionals to law clerks — plays a crucial role in the wide range of services we offer and the many successes we've been able to deliver to our clients.
We are committed to growing the firm from within, and offer a number of programs and opportunities for law students to become best-in-class IP attorneys. A high percentage of our full-time attorneys participated in our summer program as law students. Additionally, our fellowship program aims to strengthen diversity in the field of IP law. The application is now live.
The majority of our technical specialists hold doctoral degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. They utilize their deep technical understanding of a wide range of complex technologies and industries to draft patent applications, prepare responses to office actions, and provide valuable assistance with litigation projects.
Patent agents at Banner Witcoff bring a wealth of professional experience with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They combine their engineering backgrounds with their vast familiarity with the USPTO to assist our clients with all patent-related matters.
At Banner Witcoff we believe that people with diverse experiences produce creative thinking, multiple perspectives on issues, and innovative problem-solving techniques in the practice of intellectual property law. That is why we are committed to creating and fostering a firm culture that values the differences among its attorneys, legal professionals, and support staff.
We offer our clients comprehensive services in all areas of intellectual property. From litigation and prosecution to counseling and opinion work, we have experience in it all. Our capabilities span industries and cover all aspects of IP — copyright, patents, trademarks, litigation, PTAB litigation, and so much more. We also have experience delivering our clients successful outcomes from a range of venues, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Appeals, the USPTO, federal district courts, and the ITC.
