Backofen IP is a premier intellectual property law firm specializing in patent and trademark prosecution and strategic client counseling. With over 20 years of experience and offices across California, Nevada, and Arizona, the firm stands out for its deep technical expertise in high-technology sectors and its founder’s background as an electrical engineer for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The firm’s approach combines legal acumen with hands-on engineering experience, offering clients a valuable perspective for identifying, protecting, and commercializing their intellectual property. Paul J. Backofen and his team work closely with startups, industry leaders, and innovative companies across diverse fields—from aerospace and medical devices to entertainment technology and consumer products—helping them develop formal IP management programs and secure robust protection domestically and internationally.
Services Offered
- Patent counseling and prosecution
- Trademark counseling and prosecution
- Intellectual property management program development
- Client counseling for IP identification and protection
- U.S. and international patent filing and prosecution
- U.S. and international trademark filing and prosecution
- IP licensing
- Technical support for litigation teams
- Patent portfolio management
Serving clients nationwide with a focus on emerging AI and encryption technologies, the firm has a proven track record with industry pioneers such as Industrial Light & Magic, THX, LucasFilm, and Capstone Turbine Corporation, managing portfolios encompassing hundreds of U.S. and international patents.
