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Beyond optimally protecting our clients’ innovations and creations, we guide our clients’ business development from structuring entities and facilitating transactions to developing global marketing and distribution strategy. #### How can Apex Juris help you secure a patent for your invention? ![noun-scales-5396571-385773](https://apexjuris.com/hubfs/ICONS/noun-scales-5396571-385773.png) ###### What is intellectual property law? Trademarks • Patents • Copyright **Learn More** ![noun-registered-113954-385773](https://apexjuris.com/hubfs/ICONS/noun-registered-113954-385773.png) ###### Why does an inventor need a patent attorney? Owner Rights • Save Money • Protection **Learn More** ![noun-store-2091706-385773](https://apexjuris.com/hubfs/ICONS/noun-store-2091706-385773.png) ###### What do you need to market an invention? 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[mailto:lauren@legendipconsulting.com](mailto:lauren@legendipconsulting.com) ## Practice Areas ### Intellectual Property - Patent Applications - Infringement opinions - Trademark searches  - Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) - Trademarks - Logos and slogan - Media rights - Nondisclosure agreements - Right of publicity ### Patent Procurement and Enforcement - Market analysis and research - Patentability services - Patent preparation and prosecution - Foreign Filing - Patent commercialization and enforcement - Licensing distribution and commercialization agreements  ### Contract Negotiation - Negotiation - Drafting - Management/Enforcement - Distribution, licensing and transfers of patents, trademarks, and copyrights - Publishing & recording contracts - Negotiation & due diligence Terms of service & privacy policies ### Business, Marketing and Technology Counsel - Entity formation and maintenance of requisite filings and records - Brand and image creation - Media marketing and social networking - Cloud computing ### Litigation - Litigation specialized in intellectual - Cease and desist communications - Dispute resolution - Federal and state discovery, court filings, appearances, and trials  ### International Trade - Contracts exploiting Intellectual Property Rights overseas - Licensing and distribution - Mergers and acquisitions - Customs clearance and related trade regulation issues - United States Department of Agriculture Regulations Compliance ## Apex Juris Blog [![https://5139227.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5139227/Backgrounds/business%20number%20one%20man%20in%20front%20of%20other%20numbers%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg](https://apexjuris.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/business%20number%20one%20man%20in%20front%20of%20other%20numbers%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://apexjuris.com/apex-juris-blog/five-things-you-can-do-to-protect-your-invention?hsLang=en) ##### [Five Things You Can Do to Protect Your Invention](https://apexjuris.com/apex-juris-blog/five-things-you-can-do-to-protect-your-invention?hsLang=en) By [Tracy M. Heims](https://apexjuris.com/apex-juris-blog/author/tracy-m-heims?hsLang=en) 15 December 2023 As an inventor, protecting your intellectual property is crucial. Here are five things you can do... [Read More](https://apexjuris.com/apex-juris-blog/five-things-you-can-do-to-protect-your-invention?hsLang=en) [![https://5139227.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5139227/Backgrounds/Stealing%20from%20back.jpeg](https://apexjuris.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/Stealing%20from%20back.jpeg)](https://apexjuris.com/apex-juris-blog/how-safe-is-your-invention-from-patent-infringement-or-theft?hsLang=en) ##### [How Safe Is Your Invention from Patent Infringement or Theft?](https://apexjuris.com/apex-juris-blog/how-safe-is-your-invention-from-patent-infringement-or-theft?hsLang=en) By [Tracy M. Heims](https://apexjuris.com/apex-juris-blog/author/tracy-m-heims?hsLang=en) 25 December 2023 As an inventor, it’s important to not only protect your intellectual property but also ensure it’s... 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