Technical Expertise
Sawyer Law Group practices intellectual property law predominantly in the fields of high technology. Our attorneys and agents are trained in the areas of science and engineering, many of them possessing engineering degrees. The firm has prepared and prosecuted thousands of patents, trademarks, and copyrights across a broad array of specialities. Below, you will find a description of those specialties (adapted from Wikipedia entries for reference), along with a listing of clients for whom we have performed work therein.
Electronics / Electronic Circuits
Electronics is the study of the flow of charge through various materials and devices such as semiconductors, resistors, inductors, capacitors, nano-structures and vacuum tubes. The design and construction of electronic circuits to solve practical problems is an essential technique in the fields of electronic engineering and computer engineering.
We have performed intellectual property work in the field of Electronics for IBM, Apple Computer, Boeing, Lenovo, Cadence among others.
Software Algorithms & Architectures
Computer software comprises computer programs, procedures and documentation that perform some tasks on a computer system. This includes application software such as word processors which perform productive tasks for users, system software such as operating systems, which interface with hardware to provide the necessary services for application software, and middleware which controls and co-ordinates distributed systems.
We have performed intellectual property work in the field of Software for IBM, Apple Computer, Cadence, Lenovo among others.
Networking
A computer network is a group of interconnected computers. Based on the scale networks can be classified as Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) etc. Computer networks can also be classified according to the hardware technology that is used to connect the individual devices in the network such as Optical fibre, Ethernet, Wireless LAN, HomePNA, or Power line communication.
We have performed intellectual property work in the field of Networking for Apple Computer, IBM, Lenovo, Micrel among others.
Optics
Optics leverage the behavior and properties of light and the interaction of light (visible, infrared, and ultraviolet) with matter. Optical engineers design components of optical instruments such as fiber optic communication systems, fiber optic transmission systems, optical sensors, measurement systems, lasers, and optical disc systems (e.g. CD, DVD), etc.
We have performed intellectual property work in the field of Optics for Apple Computer among others.
Semiconductor Design & Processing
Semiconductors are a solid materials that have electrical conductivity in between a conductor and an insulator; The degree of conductivity can vary over a wide range, either permanently or dynamically. Semiconductor devices—electronic components made of semiconductor materials, are essential in modern consumer electronics, including computers, mobile phones, and digital audio players. Silicon is used to create most semiconductors commercially, but dozens of other materials are used as well.
We have performed intellectual property work in the field of Semiconductors for Cadence, IBM, Micrel among others.
Digital Media and Rendering Devices
Digital media refers to digitally encoded and stored electronic media. Digital media, including digital audio, digital video and other digital "content" can be created, distributed, and rendered via digital information processing machines such as computers, mobile phones, iPods™ , DVRs and more. Complementing these aspects are the practices of Digital Rights Management (the control of the distribution of digital media) and Digital Assets Management (the classification, storage, and retrieval of digital media).
We have performed intellectual property work in the field of Digital Media for Apple, IBM among others.
Magnetic / Mechanical Devices
This field encompasses the intersection of electromagnetic phenomena with physical objects. Gyro direction technology, motion sensors, and accelerometers are among the inventions and products produced in this area.
We have performed intellectual property work in the field of Magnetic/Mechnical Devices for Invensense among others.
