Patent Filings Supercharged for Top 10 Semiconductor Company

Challenge

An innovative electronic chips producer has a steady flow of patent work. As the company’s R&D pipeline grows, however, their IP team becomes overwhelmed. They need additional IP support to stay ahead of the competition and ensure timely patent application and review.

Approach

Axiom parachutes in an experienced patent attorney to support the new patent applications as well as patent prosecution. Before he practiced law, the attorney was an engineer at the client company. As a result, he seamlessly onboards and partners with the engineering team to draft and file new patent applications. In addition to the initial filing, the Axiom attorney prosecutes patent applications with the USPTO (Patent and Trademark Office), files appeals with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and amends claims in response to their feedback.

Impact 

• Axiom attorney supports a total of 175 patent cases at various stages of the patent life-cycle.
• Attorney partners closely with client engineers to maximize in-house efficiency and cut down on extensive review process with outside firms.
• Client saves nearly $15,000 per patent application compared to outside counsel