Legal Services

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Shruti Law PLLC® is an Intellectual Property (IP) focused law firm. The firm can handle protection of and management of intellectual property assets, risk analysis, IP strategy, licensing, and cross-functional collaboration to align IP assets with business goals. 

The Firm can also handle the drafting negotiation of various commercial agreements, IP agreements, technology and information technology (IT) agreements, and privacy & security related agreements. 

• Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications to secure IP rights.
• Managing the corporation's patent portfolio, including tracking deadlines for filing, maintenance, and renewals. 
• Conducting patent searches to assess the novelty and patentability of inventions.
• Collaborating with inventors and R&D teams to understand inventions and translate them into patent applications.
• Invention mining by working closely with inventors, engineers, and research teams. We recognize valuable innovations that might otherwise be overlooked and translate them into patent applications to strengthen the organization's intellectual property (IP) portfolio.
• Ghost drafting by preparing or drafting a patent application or response on behalf of another patent attorney or patent agent without being formally credited as the drafter. We ghost draft for corporations and large law firms. 
• Reviewing patent portfolios to selectively prune and abandon patents that are no longer valuable in an effort to manage costs, strategically align patent portfolios with current strategic goals, competitive positioning, minimize/eliminate liability/risk, portfolio simplification, enhancing valuation, focus on innovation - new technologies, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.  

• Conducting FTO analyses to ensure that new products, processes, or technologies do not infringe third-party patents.
• Providing invalidity and non-infringement opinions. 
• Advising on potential risks related to third-party patents and suggesting strategies to mitigate these risks (e.g., licensing, design-arounds).

• Developing and advising on IP strategies aligned with the company’s business goals.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen the company’s competitive position through IP protections.
• Providing training to internal teams (e.g., R&D, marketing) on the importance of IP and best practices for protecting inventions.

• Drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements, such as licensing, joint ventures, and research collaboration agreements.
• Assisting in technology transfer processes and ensuring IP protections are maintained.

• Monitoring competitor patent activity to identify emerging trends, threats, or opportunities.
• Advising internal stakeholders on how competitor IP filings may impact the company’s business or R&D efforts.

• Advising on the protection of trade secrets and proprietary information.
• Drafting and reviewing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to safeguard confidential information.

• Advising on patent-related costs and assisting in budgeting for IP activities.
• Prioritizing patent filings based on business and strategic importance.

• Acting as a bridge between legal, technical, and business teams to align IP protections with corporate objectives.
• Providing legal insights into product development, marketing, and commercialization plans.

The Firm can provide patent legal services covering at least the following sample technology areas.

     • Inorganic compounds and compositions,

     • Organic compounds and compositions,

     • Microelectronics including semiconductors, integrated circuits/chips, microprocessors, and memory devices,

     • Batteries and Fuel Cells,

     • Catalysts,

     • Polymers,

     • Additive Manufacturing,

     • Food/Nutrition,

     • Nanotechnology,

     • Textiles,

     • Oil and Gas,

     • Tire and Rubber,

     • Building materials/composites,

     • Water treatment/purification,

     • Tobacco/Nicotine products,

     • Filtration Solutions,

     • Performance Materials, and

     • Consumer Goods.

     • Pharmaceutical – small molecule and large molecule,

     • Biotechnology & Diagnostics,

     • Medical Surgical Products,

     • Dental & Ophthalmological Solutions,

     • Health Information Systems, and

     • Purification and Filtration technologies.

     • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML),

     • Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR),

     • Quantum Computing & Quantum AI,

     • Software & Internet including Internet of Things (IoT), Electrical and Computer Technologies, and Gaming,

     • Hardware including Electronic Devices and Components, Consumer Electronics, and Robotics,

     • Microelectronics including semiconductors,

     • Nanotechnology,

     • Optics,

     • Digital Health,

     • Digital Media & E-Commerce,

     • Financial, Business & FinTech Services including Databases & File Management, 

     • Cryptography & Security, and

     • Telecommunications.

     • Aerospace, Aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS),

     • Automotive and Smart Mobility Technology,

     • Mechanical components (e.g., automotive, electrical devices, and building materials), and

     • Medical Devices.

Shruti Law PLLC® can handle the drafting and negotiation of various agreements including but not limited to the following agreements:

• Sales Agreements: Contracts governing the sale of goods or services.
• Vendor/Supplier Agreements: Terms for purchasing goods, materials, or services.
• Service Agreements: Agreements for consulting, maintenance, or other professional services.
• Distribution and Reseller Agreements: Partnerships for product distribution or resale.

• Licensing Agreements: Granting or obtaining rights to use patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets.
• Technology Transfer Agreements: Transfer of technology, innovations, or know-how between parties.
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Protecting sensitive or proprietary information.
• Joint Development Agreements (JDAs): Collaboration on research and development projects.

• Software License Agreements: Licensing terms for enterprise software.
• SaaS Agreements: Cloud-based service contracts.
• IT Services and Support Agreements: Terms for IT infrastructure, support, and operations.

• Data Protection Agreements (DPAs): Ensuring legal compliance for data privacy, processing, and protection.
• Security Requirements Agreements (SRAs): Contracts to safeguard sensitive data and define security protocols.
• Third-Party Risk and Audit Agreements: Terms for managing security risks associated with vendors or partners.