Treat intellectual property as a strategic asset. Through the tactical use of patent protection, you can create competitive barriers. By effectively branding products or services, you can capitalize on the recognition and goodwill they generate. You can even lessen the competitive advantages of others or remove obstacles so you can penetrate new markets. These are just a few ways we can help you gain competitive advantage.

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A start-up personal-care company with one retail outlet came to S&L with a new product idea, but little money. Despite the financial constraints, S&L crafted a patent application that protected the concept. The client used the application - before it was granted as a patent - to negotiate a license agreement with a large manufacturer. The royalties earned from the license helped the client open dozens of outlets and develop other new products.