Unique fusion of law, science and bold creativity
For over 25 years, category leaders, creators of advanced technologies, emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs have turned to Louis Paul & Associates for our unparalleled industry knowledge and scope of capabilities.
We protect the power of innovation with a unique fusion of law, science and bold creativity. Our cross-disciplinary expertise makes us the preeminent legal resource for all matters relating to the acquisition, enforcement and commercialization of intellectual property and technology assets.
Insight + Experience → Know-How. It makes all the difference.
Comprehensive capabilities.
We advise consumer product companies, raw material manufacturers, entrepreneurs and investors across the globe. Our comprehensive range of capabilities includes:
- Patent and trademark preparation and prosecution
- Counseling on product development and design
- Claim substantiation
- Regulatory compliance - from approvals to recalls
- Licensing, supply and distribution arrangements
- Research and development agreements
- Contract manufacturing and formulation
- Development and management of IP portfolios to promote investment or sale of assets
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Freedom to operate opinions
Accomplishments
Strategizing Success
We build valuable IP portfolios that create competitive advantage, lead to growth in both sales and market share, and in many cases, position our clients for private equity investment or sale.
- Specialty chemical companies for which we built intellectual property portfolios have been acquired by industry leaders and venture capital firms
- Advanced ingredient technologies patented by our firm have powered major skincare brands that have attracted private equity investment, formed the foundation for joint ventures and strategic alliances, and ultimately been acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars
- Chemistries patented by our firm are the DNA of leading multi-national skincare companies and doctor-developed cosmeceutical brands
At the Forefront of Health & Beauty Innovation
From new states of matter, synergistic ingredient combinations and delivery systems to high performance formulations, regimens and devices, our clients are leaders in health and beauty. Representative of patents that we obtained for our clients are the following:
- Photostable, broad spectrum technologies for the world’s largest sunscreen brands.
- Peptides that power the most-recognized names in skincare.
- Best-selling “anti-aging” beauty product for leader in health and wellness multi-level marketing.
- Treatments for dermatological conditions (acne, rosacea, psoriasis) licensed by global biopharma.
- Protease technology exclusively licensed to a leading global skincare brand
- Hair straightening comparable to Brazilian blow-out without formaldehyde.
- Topical formulations that achieve Botox®-like reduction in wrinkles.
- Optimized skincare regimens followed by dermatology/plastic surgery practices nationwide.
- Environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes granted patents under prestigious USPTO Green Technology program.
Award-Winning Designs & Category Leaders
The best product designs balance form and function; they provide simple and aesthetically elegant solutions, creatively use materials, all without compromising functionality or ease of use/manufacture. Our clients and their formulators and industrial designers rely on us to protect and help commercialize (through supply and distribution agreements and licenses) their innovations.
- Inventions that we have patented are the story behind the successes of beauty category leaders on QVC and HSN
- Smart at-home consumer cosmetic tool for a beauty industry leader.
- We are proud that designs that we have patented and trademarked are consistently sought after by major retailers, national department stores and drug store chains.
- Trademarks and patents awarded to our clients cover licensed products beloved by children and their parents, including Crayola, Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer and Campbells.
- Jewelry patents (design and utility), trademarks and licenses have been obtained for a DeBeers site holder.
How can we assist you?
We’re proud of our reputation and the role we play in the protection, evolution and marketing of intellectual property. We look forward to hearing from you, and discussing the many ways we can be of service.