Do You Believe in Magic?
When I speak to foreign practitioners about US patent law, I am sometimes asked to teach them a tric…
Modal is a value-oriented law firm focused on Intellectual Property and related areas. We work with domestic and international clients on patent and trademark matters, providing search, filing, prosecution and litigation services.
We tailor our process to each client’s specific portfolio needs and goals. We work with our clients to define and clarify those needs and help them act accordingly.
We believe in developing and refining our relationships with clients one case at a time, over time, and for years to come.
Practice Areas and Services
Utility Patents
Provisional and non-provisional utility patent preparation; patent application filing and prosecution; patentability, (non-)infringement, (in)validity opinions
Trademarks
Trademark search and clearance opinions; trademark filing and prosecution; trademark (non-)infringement opinions; market research
Design
Design patent preparation, filing, and prosecution; patentability,(non-)infringement,(in)validity opinions
Corporate Coaching
Corporate seminars, training, and specialty speaking engagements; attorney and firm
quality assessments
Who is Modal?
Modal is led by Brian Epstein, our Principal and Representative Attorney. Other professional staff include a US Patent Attorney and US Patent Agent. They allow Modal to provide services in special interest patent areas, while clients also benefit from Japanese linguistic skills.
Modal’s professional staff are supported by a group of skilled patent and business specialists. An experienced Intellectual Property secretary is available to address client needs, and further staff include a Controller, an Information Technologist, and a native Japanese-speaking cultural consultant.
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