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London Office 
Tel: (0)20 8905 5321


San Francisco / Silicon Valley Offices

Palo Alto
Tel: (650) 391-7831

Santa Clara
Tel: (408) 538 5320 

Clients from countries around the worldwide, such as:
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • UK
  • USA
  • South Korea
  • Japan
Diverse Experience in High Technologies:
  • Biotechnology
  • Business methods
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Hardware
  • Drug Discovery
  • Networks
  • Electrical Circuitry
  • Materials
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Applied Optics
  • Semiconductors
  • Sensors
  • Telecommunications
  • Wireless Technologies
Experience with patent systems worldwide:
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Russia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Germany
  • Europe
  • USA
  • South America


































Patent Focus with International Perspective


FAI is a quality and progressive international patent practice with a micro focus on all matters relating to procuring patent and design rights in USA, Europe and Worldwide. Other intellectual property matters, such as Copyright, Trade Marks, and IP litigation are handled by associate firms.  Patent prosecution is at the forefront of our practice.  It never takes a back seat. We strive to help you understand your patent rights so that you can develop and leverage your patent portfolio effectively. 


F A I is able to represent clients in all patent law related matters directly before both the United States Patent & Trade Mark Office and the European Patent Office. We handle patent procurement in other jurisdictions through our established foreign associates.


Click here to review the many advantages of our optional integrated US & European patent prosecution service.


Patent services that we handle directly ourselves include:

  • International Patent Strategy
  • Invention Disclosure Assistance
  • Pre-Filing Searches & Due Diligence
  • Inventive Concept Determination
  • US, European and International Patent Application Drafting
  • Patent & Design Application Filing Worldwide
  • Patent & Design Prosecution Worldwide (direct before both US and European Patent Offices)
  • Patent Appeals before USTPO and EPO
  • US Patent Reexamination
  • EP Patent Oppositions
  • Patent & Design Maintenance and Renewals
  • Start-Up Assistance including guidance with business plans, prototype development and marketing  



Exceptional Technical and Business Expertise - Hi Technology to Life Sciences


Our hi-tech and life science teams include practitioners with PhDs and extensive technical and business backgrounds including:  extensive experience in semiconductors, nanotechnology, automotive manufacturing, electronics and software in research laboratories and industry; and 15 years of experience in drug discovery research in the US and Europe with small and large pharmaceutical companies and start-ups.


Start Up & Entrepreneur Friendly Services

Our practice has experience working with a range of start-ups from boot strapped entities to establish businesses. We are open to considering alternative compensation schemes and business relationships. 



Patent Quality with a Global Strategy 

A patent is only as good as the information it contains. There are no short cuts to obtaining a good patent. It requires extensive knowledge and experience of both patent law and technology.  Strategic planning and management of your patent portfolio to optimize your patent protection is also vital. Our practice offers quality patent prosecution. It also manages your patent procurement based on your short term and long term business objectives to help you optimize protection for inventions and improvements now and in the future. 


More Value For Your Patent Budget

Our practice helps you obtain as much protection as possible for your budget. It offers attractive billing procedures. Take advantage of our free consultation which includes:
  • an initial evaluation of your invention/design
  • a free estimate for preparing and filling your patent/design application
Inventors/Businesses - contact us for a free consultation.

Law Firms & Corporate In-House Counsel
-   for a copy of our fee schedule, please e-mail us.