Bever Hoffman & Harms LLP is a specialized intellectual property law firm dedicated to providing high-quality, timely legal services in patent protection. Founded in 1997 and intentionally maintained as a small, partner-driven practice, the firm stands out for its technical depth and commitment to excellence, with all patent applications prepared and prosecuted exclusively by its partners.
The firm’s approach combines extensive engineering backgrounds with legal expertise, offering strategic counsel and litigation support to technology companies and inventors. With partners registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and holding degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering, they serve clients in industries such as semiconductors, computer systems, telecommunications, optics, and software development.
Services Offered
- Patent Preparation and Prosecution (U.S. and Foreign)
- Patent Counseling
- Validity Opinions
- Infringement Opinions
- Non-Infringement Opinions
- Pre-Litigation Counseling
- Litigation Support
- Patent Portfolio Management
- Trademark Portfolio Management
- IP Training Program Design and Implementation
- Licensing Strategy Development
- Review and Negotiation of Non-Disclosure Agreements
Based in Fremont, California, the firm leverages its technical expertise across areas including digital and analog circuits, microprocessors, semiconductor fabrication, networking, software, optics, and medical devices, continuing the legacy of its founding members in serving innovative clients globally.
