Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham LLP is a world-recognized intellectual property specialty law firm headquartered in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The firm stands out for its Artisan Quality Patents® approach and is one of the largest groups of software technology patent professionals globally, with roots extending back to 1996.
With extensive experience in protecting computer-related technology, trademarks, and works of authorship, the firm serves a diverse client base ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. It emphasizes a collegial office environment, values inclusion, and is committed to promoting diversity within its team and client practices. The firm maintains relationships with professionals in IP, corporate, and finance matters worldwide.
Services Offered
- Patent preparation and negotiation
- Patent risk assessment and pre-litigation counseling
- Portfolio development and management
- Trademark clearance and procurement
- Copyright registration and counseling
- Licensing
- Technology transactions
- Privacy law
- Open source analysis
- Invention assessment, ranking, and recommendations
- Drafting and filing patent applications worldwide
- Demand assessment and response counseling
- Opinions and expert testimony
- Negotiating trademark registration worldwide
- Privacy policies
- Open-source risk counseling and agreements
