Acker Wood Intellectual Property Law, LLC is a Pittsburgh-based patent, trademark, and copyright law firm specializing in global intellectual property protection for inventions, innovations, and creative works. The firm distinguishes itself by offering the expertise of a large legal practice combined with the personalized attention, efficiency, and affordability of a streamlined boutique firm.
With over twenty years of experience, the firm serves a diverse range of clients, including individual inventors, small businesses, startups, large corporations, and universities. Its founder, a registered patent attorney with a Ph.D., is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Ohio, the Western District Court of Pennsylvania, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, ensuring comprehensive and authoritative IP counsel.
Services Offered
- Patent prosecution and protection
- Trademark registration and protection
- Copyright registration and protection
- Trade secret protection
- Patentability searches
- Licensing agreements
- Nondisclosure agreements (NDA)
- Software development agreements
- Business entity formation (LLC, S-corp, fictitious name registration)
- Cease and desist letters
- Patent infringement litigation
- Trademark infringement litigation
- Copyright infringement litigation
- Contract preparation
- International intellectual property protection
The firm offers a free 20-minute telephone consultation and has a demonstrated record of success, including recently issued patents in medical technology and commemorative jewelry design. Services are provided with a focus on maximizing the commercial value of intellectual property assets for clients worldwide.