Reliable Partnerships for German and European Law Firms
Are you looking for a U.S. partner to whom you can entrust your clients' U.S. patent applications?
Pearl Cohen assists patent attorney and law firms with U.S. divisional applications, entering the U.S. national phase, and further patent prosecution. We are also available to address any related U.S. legal questions and will involve the appropriate colleagues as needed.
You will correspond directly with our Munich office—in German and during German business hours. Our USPTO-registered patent attorneys will represent you in U.S. proceedings.
How does Pearl Cohen support our law firm as our U.S. foreign representative?
Pearl Cohen combines representation before the USPTO with a German-speaking office in Munich. Her firm provides support with filings, examination notices, and strategic issues related to the U.S. patent process. We will coordinate the scope of services, responsibilities, and costs with you in advance.
As the firm representing your client, you are familiar with the technology, the intellectual property strategy, and your client’s expectations. Our role is to incorporate these guidelines into the U.S. proceedings and to support you in making decisions specific to the U.S. context.
We will work with you to determine how reports, recommendations, instructions, and approvals will be organized. The client will be directly involved in accordance with the communication model agreed upon with your law firm.
You work with us to determine what kind of support you need: a filing based on your specifications, a supplementary review of the documents, or ongoing assistance with the U.S. prosecution process.
We will handle the preparation and filing based on the documents you provide. This includes reviewing U.S. formalities, coordinating the necessary documents, and following the agreed-upon filing procedure.
We will work together to determine the scope of a substantive review and any necessary amendments to the patent claims.
Whether it's a one-time registration or a long-term partnership, we'll discuss the services you need, communication channels, and terms with you.
We analyze Office Actions and prepare recommendations that you can use when advising your clients.
Depending on the assignment, we develop arguments and amendments to the claims, review your draft responses, or translate your instructions into a reply that meets USPTO requirements.
If a discussion with the U.S. examiner seems advisable, we will discuss the objectives and approach with you. We will also assist you in evaluating other procedural options, such as continuing the examination or filing appropriate subsequent applications.
Our recommendations take into account the desired scope of protection, the international patent family, and the client's business objectives.
In the context of a trademark application, questions may arise regarding ownership, transfers, licenses, or the enforcement of intellectual property rights. We will work with you to determine your advisory needs and coordinate the handling of your case within Pearl Cohen.
Reliable cost information makes it easier for you to provide advice and prepare quotes. That’s why we rely on a fair, transparent pricing structure with a clearly defined scope of services.
We itemize our fees, official charges, and any other applicable costs separately. For recurring assignments, we can work together to establish the terms and procedures for our collaboration.
If additional work appears to be necessary, we will explain the reason for it and its scope. This will allow you to coordinate the next steps with your client.
U.S. proceedings already require enough technical coordination. Working with your foreign representative should fit seamlessly into your firm’s daily routine.
Our Munich office provides you with a direct point of contact in your time zone. You can discuss technical questions, strategic considerations, and cost issues in German. We’ll handle all procedural communication in English.
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Your contact in Munich
You will correspond directly with our Munich office—in German and during German business hours. Our USPTO-registered patent attorneys will represent you in U.S. proceedings.
Whether it's a one-time registration or a long-term partnership, we'll discuss the services you need, communication channels, and terms with you.
Yes. We will coordinate the communication channels with you. Reports and inquiries can be directed to your law firm, so that you remain the central point of contact for the client.
Yes. The collaboration may pertain to a single proceeding or to ongoing support for multiple U.S. applications.
Yes. We will agree on the scope of the review and processing. If we identify any US-specific adjustments that are needed, we will bring them to your attention and coordinate the next steps with you.
Please provide us with the specific deadline and the available documents as soon as possible. We will review the matter promptly to determine whether and under what conditions we can accept the assignment.
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