MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd

We are a team of professionals that passionately applies patent, trademark, and copyright law to advance the business objectives of our innovative clients.

We proudly represent creators, inventors, and innovators on intellectual property matters around the world from multiple offices in the United States.

We are dedicated to the craft of protecting intellectual property rights and to the cause of improving the intellectual property universe.

Learn more about our MAKING IP BETTER® approach to the practice of intellectual property law.

October 24, 2024

In Memory of Catherine Martineau

May 10, 2024

Schaffer, Schaub & Marriott, Ltd. Joins MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, LLC

December 16, 2022

Continuing our Involvement in the Community

practice groups

IP Protection

We work with our clients to identify and protect intellectual property rights in the United States and around the world. Focused exclusively on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, we ensure your innovations, brands, and creations are protected, providing a solid foundation for your business success.

IP Counseling

We help our clients navigate the many challenges of intellectual prorperty law, providing expert guidance and opinions on a wide range of issues, ranging from patentability and registerability searches to freedom to operate opinions and due diligence investigations.

IP Litigation

Our IP Litigation practice group assists clients in all types of disputes involving intellectual property. We represent clients before administrative bodies and in trial and appellate courts. We serve as local, lead, and consulting counsel in IP litigation matters.

IP Management

Our IP Management practice group focuses on helping you effectively manage and optimize your intellectual property portfolio. We provide comprehensive services to ensure your IP assets are aligned with your business goals and deliver maximum value.

client-based solutions

Individuals

Whether you're an inventor, artist, or entrepreneur, we provide personalized IP protection and guidance to help you safeguard your creations and achieve your goals.

Businesses

From startups to established companies, we offer comprehensive IP solutions tailored to your business needs, ensuring your innovations and brands are protected and leveraged for growth.

Academic Institutions

We partner with universities and research institutions to protect and commercialize groundbreaking discoveries, ensuring your innovations make a lasting impact.

Law Firms

We collaborate with law firms to provide specialized IP expertise, enhancing your ability to serve your clients with top-notch intellectual property solutions.

Photographers

Our dedicated team understands the unique challenges photographers face. We help protect your creative works and ensure your rights are upheld.

Underrepresented Groups

We are committed to providing accessible and effective IP services to underrepresented groups, empowering you to protect and benefit from your innovations and creations.

representative industries

Automotive

We provide IP protection and strategic advice to automotive companies, ensuring your innovations drive success in a competitive industry.

Biomedical

Our team helps biomedical companies secure and manage their IP, enabling advancements that improve health and well-being.

Biotechnology

We assist biotechnology firms in protecting their innovations, ensuring their groundbreaking work leads to successful commercialization.

Chemical

Our expertise in chemical IP law helps companies protect their chemical compositions and processes, fostering innovation and growth.

Computers, Software, and Internet

We offer comprehensive IP services for the tech industry, safeguarding your software and internet innovations in a rapidly evolving field.

Energy

Our team supports energy companies in protecting their IP, driving advancements in renewable energy and traditional energy sectors.

Glass Fiber Composites

We help glass fiber composite companies protect their unique materials and processes, ensuring their innovations are well-guarded.

Manufacturing

Our IP services for the manufacturing sector help protect your inventions and designs, promoting efficiency and competitiveness.

Medical Devices

We provide IP protection for medical device companies, ensuring your innovative devices meet regulatory standards and reach the market successfully.

Pharmaceuticals

Our team helps pharmaceutical companies secure patents and manage IP, supporting the development of new drugs and therapies.

technologies

  • Agriculture
  • Chemical Formulations
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electro-Mechanical Systems
  • Fluid Handling Systems
  • Green Energy Technologies
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Equipment
  • Microbiology
  • Photonics
  • Photovoltaic Technologies
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Robotics
  • 3D Printing Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biomaterials
  • Cybersecurity Technologies
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Manufacturing Equipment
  • Telecommunications