Electrical

Today’s electrical and computing technologies hold limitless promise. But for these innovations to reach their full potential, inventors in the electrical space must secure and enforce intellectual property rights. MBHB’s Electrical Practice Group includes electrical technology experts and seasoned IP law practitioners. Clients turn to us to develop IP strategies and secure patent protection for electrical innovations that set them up for commercial success.

Leadership

Bradley J. Hulbert
Hulbert is Chair of the firm’s Electrical Practice Group and is also a member of the firm's Patent Prosecution and Patent Portfolio Management Practice Groups.
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Bradley J. Hulbert
Hulbert is Chair of the firm’s Electrical Practice Group and is also a member of the firm's Patent Prosecution and Patent Portfolio Management Practice Groups.
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Full-service IP support for electrical innovations

From helping inventors and companies secure patent protection and actively manage patent portfolios to litigating IP disputes, our attorneys offer end-to-end IP support for a wide mix of electrical-related technologies, such as aircraft electronics, consumer electronics, nanotechnology, robotics and more.

This end-to-end support includes conducting initial interviews with inventors and managers to understand the nuances of technology, counseling on complex patent issues, securing patents, and managing licensing and litigation strategy.

Legal expertise rooted in scientific knowledge

Our attorneys, patent agents and technical advisors are IP law experts with deep scientific backgrounds. All hold bachelor’s or advanced degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science. Some have experience in tangentially related fields, such as mechatronics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, electrochemistry, and medical imaging. Further, many gained hands-on experience as engineers prior to entering the legal field.

Consistent focus on business objectives

Given the central role IP plays in commercialization of electrical innovations, clients trust us to maintain consistent focus on their business objectives when crafting patent portfolio strategies, advising on licensing approaches and navigating litigation. We understand the interplay between the various components of an IP strategy. For example, the careful preparation and prosecution of patent applications results in stronger, more effective licensing and litigation positions. Drawing on deep expertise in the electrical field and extensive experience in IP law, our attorneys help clients secure IP rights for their innovations, which plays a key role in their long-term business success.

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