INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTING AND LEVERAGING YOUR IP ASSETS

SERVICES

Michaud Business Law (MBL) can help businesses identify, protect, and strategically deploy their intellectual property to support growth, investment, and long-term enterprise value. Our practice focuses on practical intellectual property (IP) strategy and ensuring your rights are clear, enforceable, and aligned with how your business actually operates.

IP Identification and Ownership Strategy

Before rights can be protected and enforced, your intangible assets should be evaluated and classified. We can help you map your intellectual property, establish ownership, and secure your rights.

Identification of protectable IP assets
Founder, employee, and contractor IP ownership analysis
Work-made-for-hire and invention assignment agreements
IP considerations in entity formation and restructuring
IP cleanup for investment, acquisition, or exit readiness

Trademarks & Brand Protection

We believe strong, valuable brands require proactive protection. MBL guides clients through brand strategy and trademark protection to reduce risk and preserve distinctiveness.

Trademark clearance searches and risk analysis
Trademark registration strategy and portfolio management
Brand usage guidelines and enforcement planning
Licensing and coexistence considerations
Monitoring, maintenance, and infringement response strategy

Copyrights & Creative Assets

MBL advises on protecting and commercializing original works across digital, creative, and content-driven industries. We offer support to artists, distributors, content creators, digital entrepreneurs, and brand-facing businesses and can assist with ownership, licensing, and monetization of creative assets and relationships across social and digital platforms.

Copyright protection for written, visual, and digital works
Ownership and licensing of creative content
Software, websites, and digital asset considerations
Content creation, distribution, and reuse rights
Enforcement and takedown strategy

Trade Secrets and Confidential Information

Not all IP should be registered. We help businesses protect sensitive information that derives value from remaining confidential.

Trade secret identification and protection strategies
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Internal controls and access management
Employee and contractor exit protections
Risk mitigation for misappropriation and disclosure

IP Licensing, Transactions & Commercialization

Intellectual property becomes truly valuable when it's used strategically. We help clients structure IP-driven deals that support growth and revenue.

IP licensing agreements (inbound and outbound)
Technology and content commercialization
IP provisions in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and business transactions
Joint development and collaboration agreements
IP risk allocation in strategic partnerships

Practical IP Strategy for Modern Businesses

MBL works with startups, creative enterprises, technology companies, and established businesses to ensure intellectual property supports rather than constrains commercial goals. Our approach emphasizes, clarity, enforceability, and alignment with business strategy at all stages.

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Fees for Intellectual Property Services

Intellectual property services are typically offered on a flat-fee phased basis for defined filings or documents. Advisory or enforcement-related work may be billed hourly depending on complexity. Fees are based upon the specific IP needs of the client and will be discussed and agreed upon before representation begins.

Why Choose MBL?

MBL offers practical, accessible legal counsel without the overhead or opacity of large firms.

Small-firm agility
Flat fees often available
Efficient turnaround times
Direct attorney access
Matters handled by your attorney; no handoffs
Tech-enabled workflows