A focus on biotechnology and related life sciences

Who we are

Cougar Patent Law is a small law firm practicing primarily in the area of patents along with contract and business law, especially as it relates to and interfaces with patent law. The principal is Carol Nottenburg PhD JD. We are located in Seattle, Washington USA and maintain a presence in Canberra, ACT Australia. Our clients are located around the world and include start-up companies, small businesses, individual inventors, and non-profit research organizations.

Our primary scientific credentials are in life sciences, however we are comfortable working in many different technology areas. The technologies of our clients range from chemistry to genomics, medical devices, and plant biotechnology to solid-state lighting. Many of our clients are small companies in an early stage of economic growth, although some of them have substantial patent portfolios.

What is important to us

Assisting clients in furthering their business goals - crafting patent strategy that supports a client's need - working in close association with inventors to ensure that our work product is technically accurate and thorough - providing comprehensive advice that allows a client to make informed decisions - strengthening a client's capacity to deal with both everyday and more esoteric patent matters - staying small so that clients receive personalized attention - ensuring that each client, no matter its size or location in the world, is attended to - working with a client to provide quality service at an affordable price - satisfied clients.

What we do

Cougar Patent Law provides services, advice and support in patent and related law areas. Our focus is integrating patent and policy strategies with business purposes. Our main activities include:

• Client counseling in all aspects of patents and patent strategy

• Advising on United States and international aspects of patent law

• Freedom-to-operate research and analysis, including claim analysis

• Patent application drafting and patent prosecution

• Drafting license agreements

If you would like further information or to discuss possible projects, please call or write.