Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Intellectual Property Law Firm in Boise
Pedersen is a specialized intellectual property law firm with over 25 years of experience delivering cost-effective solutions. Our team combines engineering expertise with legal proficiency to address domestic and international patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. We serve universities, corporations, and inventors across diverse industries, including agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. Our practitioners hold chemical engineering degrees and have decades of industrial experience in R&D, process development, and petroleum operations. We focus on strategic IP protection, licensing, and litigation, emphasizing client collaboration to strengthen IP asset value.Our global network enables international IP protection while maintaining personalized service. We prioritize understanding clients' technical and business challenges to provide practical, results-driven solutions. Our commitment to innovation extends to educating clients on IP best practices and risk mitigation. Recognized for technical depth and client-centric service, we help clients transform ideas into protected assets. With offices in Boise, Idaho, we combine small-firm responsiveness with the capabilities of a specialized IP practice.
Services
Patent Prosecution
Trademark Registration
Copyright Protection
IP Litigation
Licensing Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer engineering expertise combined with legal proficiency in IP matters
- Our team has over 25 years of experience in global IP protection
- We provide cost-effective solutions tailored to client-specific technical fields
- Our practitioners hold chemical engineering degrees and industry experience
- We maintain a global network for international IP rights enforcement
What people say
Professional and timely manner
Know their business and do it very well
Extra efforts and diligence
Services
Patent Prosecution
We prepare and prosecute utility and design patents for mechanical, chemical, and electrical inventions. Our engineering backgrounds enable technical precision in patent applications. We guide clients through international patent filings and address prior art challenges.
Trademark Registration
Our trademark services include clearance searches, registration, and enforcement. We help clients protect brand identities through strategic trademark portfolio management. We handle opposition proceedings and infringement matters.
Copyright Protection
We assist with copyright registration, licensing, and infringement defense. Our services cover digital content, software, and creative works. We provide guidance on fair use and international copyright enforcement.
IP Litigation
We represent clients in patent, trademark, and copyright litigation. Our approach combines technical understanding with courtroom experience. We handle infringement cases and IP-related contract disputes.
Licensing Agreements
We draft and negotiate licensing agreements for patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Our agreements address royalty structures, territorial rights, and technology transfer. We ensure compliance with international IP laws.
People
Ken J. Pedersen
Managing Attorney
Registered patent attorney with 40+ years of experience. Former engineer at UOP Inc. Specializes in IP litigation and trademark matters. Licensed in Idaho and multiple federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Barbara Schaefer Pedersen
Patent Agent
Registered patent agent with chemical engineering background. 20+ years of experience in patent writing and prosecution. Former R&D specialist at UOP Inc. Focuses on patent strategy and international filings.
Questions
What services does Pedersen and Company specialize in?
We specialize in patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, IP litigation, and licensing agreements for domestic and international clients.
How does your engineering background benefit IP services?
Our engineering expertise enables deeper technical understanding of inventions, improving patent application quality and prior art analysis for stronger IP protection.
Do you handle international IP matters?
Yes, we have a global network for international patent and trademark filings while maintaining direct client communication throughout the process.
What industries do you serve?
We work with clients in agriculture, food processing, technology, manufacturing, energy, and life sciences industries among others.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer transparent pricing with fixed fees for specific services like trademark registration and patent filings, with customized quotes for complex matters.
