Lorenz & Kopf, LLP | LKGLOBAL is an international intellectual property law firm specializing in global innovation, operating under the IFL brand in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. With a team of approximately 40 attorneys-at-law, patent attorneys, technical specialists, and data analysts, the firm stands out for its multi-jurisdictional presence and deep technical expertise across diverse engineering and scientific fields.
The firm employs a cooperative and strategic approach tailored to client-specific needs, focusing on substantive legal work and minimizing duplication to ensure cost-effectiveness. With professionals holding advanced technical degrees—including doctorates in fields like aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, and computer science—LKGLOBAL serves international clients, including corporations and private entities, by prioritizing value-added efforts and long-term relationships over fee maximization.
Services Offered
- Patent, trademark, and copyright procurement
- Patentability, registrability, validity, clearance, and infringement opinions
- Licensing, confidentiality, and employment agreements
- Due diligence investigations
- Technology-related employment matters
- IP aspects of M&A and equity investments
- Acquisitions and divestitures
- Technology transfers
- Development agreements
- Joint ventures
- Strategic alliances and research agreements
- Framework agreements
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LKGLOBAL maintains primary offices in Detroit (Birmingham), London (Bath), Phoenix (Scottsdale), and San Diego (Del Mar), with additional locations in Alabama, Ireland, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. The firm collaborates exclusively with Beijing IFL Intellectual Property Agency, enhancing its capabilities in serving clients across the United States, Europe, China, and the United Kingdom.
