Intellectual Property

Innovation is fueled by intellectual property—ideas with commercial value—and driven by competition. New ideas flourish when their commercial value is protected by law and their originators find economic reward through that protection. And with new ideas comes new competition—the virtuous cycle that helps transform ideas into products and services.

Consider the impact of only a few innovations in art, health sciences, and technology. Advances in recording media have made music widely available, vaccinations have increased lifespan and improved life quality, and semiconductors—in everything from cars to computers—have created the basis for our high-tech economy. For more than 60 years, Nathan Associates has worked worldwide to help people understand:

• The role of intellectual property in economic development,
• Public policy choices for encouraging development and discouraging theft of intellectual property, and
• The economic damage caused by infringement of intellectual property rights.

Overseas our IP work has focused on the development of systems for protecting intellectual property and developing trademarks. In the United States, our litigation support and expert testimony focuses on matters related to patents, copyright, and trademark, trade dress, and trade secrets.