About Us
Our Firm
We focus on the preparation, prosecution, and management of patent and trademark portfolios in the United States and internationally. Through a collaborative approach and a global network of trusted foreign associates, we coordinate the protection of intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions.
Our team brings deep technical expertise in electrical engineering, computer science, and mechanical engineering, with particular strength in software-driven technologies. Our experience spans a broad range of fields, including optical, wireless, and packet networking; cybersecurity, digital trust technologies, encryption, and post-quantum cryptography (PQC); cloud architectures and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms; digital signal processing and integrated circuit design; antenna and semiconductor technologies; and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), along with other advanced and emerging technologies.
This combination of legal experience and technical depth allows us to understand complex inventions quickly and to translate them into clear, strategically crafted patent applications and intellectual property strategies.
End-to-End IP Management
We provide comprehensive intellectual property services across the full lifecycle of patent and trademark assets. Our clients range from early-stage startups seeking venture capital to growth companies preparing for IPOs or acquisitions, as well as established global technology leaders.
Our approach aligns intellectual property strategy with each client’s business objectives. We focus on building and managing portfolios that support product development, market expansion, investment, and strategic transactions. From initial invention disclosures and strategic filings through prosecution, issuance, and ongoing portfolio management, we operate as a seamless extension of your in-house legal and engineering teams.
By combining technical depth, industry insight, and strategic perspective, we help ensure that intellectual property not only protects innovation, but also strengthens market position, supports valuation, and drives long-term competitive advantage.
Patent and Trademark Services
Patent Drafting & Prosecution
- Application Preparation – Drafting high-quality patent applications that capture the full technical scope of the invention while establishing a strong claim strategy for long-term protection.
- Office Action Responses – Strategically responding to examiner rejections with technical and legal arguments designed to secure meaningful claim coverage.
- Global Coordination – Managing international filings and portfolio alignment through a trusted network of foreign associates to ensure consistent protection across jurisdictions.
Trademark Filing & Prosecution
- Clearance & Filing – Conducting trademark searches, advising on brand protection strategy, and filing domestic and international trademark applications.
- Office Action Responses – Addressing examiner refusals and objections, and negotiating consent or coexistence agreements when appropriate.
- Portfolio Management – Coordinating with local counsel to maintain consistent global trademark protection and enforcement.
Ex Parte Reexaminations
- Reexamination Requests – Preparing detailed requests supported by prior art analysis and technical arguments to challenge issued patents.
- Patent Defense – Responding to third-party challenges and developing strategies to preserve and strengthen patent claims during reexamination.
- Strategic Guidance – Advising on the use of reexamination proceedings as part of broader enforcement, licensing, or risk-mitigation strategies.
Opinions
- Freedom to Operate (FTO) – Evaluating potential infringement risks prior to product launches, investments, or market expansion.
- Validity & Non-Infringement – Providing well-reasoned legal opinions to support business decisions, licensing negotiations, and litigation avoidance.
- IP Landscape & Clearance – Analyzing competitive patent landscapes to inform innovation strategy and identify collaboration or acquisition opportunities.
Docket & Post-Grant Maintenance
- Deadline & Maintenance Tracking – Tracking critical deadlines and coordinating payment of maintenance fees, annuities, and renewals for granted patents worldwide.
- Portfolio Audits & Reporting – Conducting periodic portfolio reviews to ensure alignment with evolving business and technology strategies.
- Workflow Optimization – Implementing efficient docketing and management processes so clients can focus on product development and core business objectives.
HONORS AND RECOGNITION
Why use a boutique IP firm?
- Specialized Expertise: A focused practice dedicated exclusively to intellectual property law, allowing for deep experience in patent and trademark matters.
- Cost Efficiency: Flexible fee arrangements designed to provide cost-effective alternatives to traditional large-firm billing structures.
- Nationwide Capability: Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office enables seamless representation of clients across the United States.
- Technology-Enabled Practice: Modern, cloud-based tools and virtual collaboration platforms support efficient and responsive service regardless of location.
- Direct Attorney Access: Clients work directly with experienced attorneys, ensuring personalized attention, consistent communication, and efficient decision-making.
- Trusted by Industry Leaders: Our clients include innovative startups, growth-stage companies, and publicly traded technology companies with multi-billion-dollar market capitalizations.
What is the purpose of a patent portfolio?
- Defensive Protection (Shield): A well-structured portfolio helps protect a company against infringement claims, licensing demands, and competitive litigation by creating counter-assertion leverage.
- Offense (Sword): Patents provide the ability to assert claims against competitors, deter copying, and support strategic licensing programs.
- Future-Proofing the Business: Patents protect key technology directions and product architectures, helping preserve freedom to operate as markets and competitors evolve.
- Establishing Market Leadership: A strong portfolio signals technological leadership, attracts investors, and can define emerging product categories or technology standards.
- Financial Value: Patent assets can generate licensing revenue, support company valuation, enable tax advantages in certain jurisdictions, and serve as collateral in financing arrangements.
- Partnerships and Strategic Deals: Patents strengthen negotiating positions in joint ventures, supplier relationships, and commercial partnerships.
- Recognition and Innovation Culture: Recognizing inventors and protecting their work helps build a culture of innovation and encourages continued technical advancement.
- Influence Over Industry Standards: Patented technologies can shape industry standards and technical ecosystems, particularly in standards-driven sectors such as telecommunications and networking (e.g., 5G, IEEE, and IETF).
Team
Larry Baratta
Managing Member and Patent Attorney
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Admitted to practice law in NC and GA, and before the USPTO
704.430.8141
Ryan Odessa
Patent Agent
Aerospace Engineering and Software
Admitted to practice before the USPTO
704.576.8885
Glenn Brown
Patent Agent
Electrical Engineering and Software
Admitted to practice before the USPTO
Dhruv Kaushik
Technical Specialist and Registered Indian Patent Agent
Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering
302.610.0974
Deanna Joyner
Lanai Norris
Misty Baratta
CareeRS
Baratta Law PLLC is growing, and we are looking for Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents to join our team. We work with leading innovators in computing, networking, cybersecurity, AI and ML, and advanced technologies to protect their ideas through strategic patent preparation and prosecution.
What we’re looking for
- Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications
- Registered to practice before the USPTO (or eligible to sit for the patent bar)
- Strong technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, networking, or related fields
- Excellent written and verbal communication; meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating directly with clients and inventors
We offer a flexible, fully remote practice with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies for innovative companies.
📩 To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to larry@barattip.com
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