Our American Patent Services practice group that includes many former patent examiners is headed by a former USPTO Director, Richard J. Apley, who serves as Litman Law's Chief Patent Officer.

In addition to experienced patent attorneys and agents, the team includes patent illustrators, technical writers, and client service specialists. The practice group helps clients from around the world, ranging from independent technology innovators and start up entrepreneurial companies to global universities with leading edge technology development and commercialization programs.

These patent professionals have expertise in information and communication technology, bioscience, energy, water and environmental innovation, as well as a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, electromechanical and chemical fields. The law firm has extensive experience in handling computer programs and business methods.