Intellectual Property Law Firm in New York

Stanzione & Associates, PLLC is a New York intellectual property law firm serving inventors, startups, and established businesses throughout Manhattan and the greater New York City area. Our attorneys help clients secure, manage, and enforce the patents, trademarks, and trade secrets that protect the ideas driving their businesses forward.

Our New York Intellectual Property Services

From our New York office, we handle every stage of the intellectual property lifecycle, from an early idea through filing, prosecution, licensing, and enforcement. Our core services include:

• Patent Applications, where we prepare and file utility and design patent applications for inventors and companies across every major industry.
• Trademark Applications, helping clients clear, register, and maintain the brand names, logos, and slogans that build customer trust.
• License Agreements, drafted and negotiated so that clients can monetize their intellectual property while keeping the rights they need.
• Patent Portfolio Management, giving growing companies a coordinated strategy for building, maintaining, and pruning a patent portfolio over time.
• Patent Drafting Services, where our attorneys translate technical innovations into applications built to withstand examination and litigation.
• Patent Search Services, used to assess novelty and freedom to operate before a client invests further in an idea.
• IP Opinion Letters, giving clients a documented legal opinion on patentability, validity, or infringement risk.
• Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition, protecting the confidential processes and information that never get filed publicly.

Clients who want a deeper look at our New York patent practice specifically can also visit our Patent Lawyer New York page, which walks through our local patent prosecution experience in more detail.

How We Work With New York Clients

We built our process around the pace and expectations of New York businesses, where clarity and responsiveness matter as much as legal skill. A typical engagement moves through five stages:

1. Free 15-Minute Consultation

We start every relationship with a free 15-minute consultation, either by phone or in person at our Fifth Avenue office. We listen to what a client has built, ask about their business goals, and explain, in plain language, what protection is realistic and what it will cost.

2. Search and Strategy

Before we file anything, we typically run a patent or trademark search to understand the existing landscape. This step tells a client whether their idea or brand is likely to clear examination, and it shapes the scope of what we ultimately file.

3. Drafting and Filing

Our attorneys draft applications designed to hold up under examination and, if it ever comes to that, in litigation. We review every draft with the client before it is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

4. Prosecution and Office Actions

Most applications draw at least one office action from the examiner. We respond to these promptly and substantively, keeping clients informed at each step so there are no surprises in the timeline.

5. Portfolio Management and Enforcement

Once a patent or trademark is granted, our work continues. We track maintenance deadlines, help clients license or defend their rights, and revisit strategy as a business grows or pivots.

The Outcomes Our Clients Achieve

Our New York clients come to us at very different stages, from a first-time inventor with a single idea to an established company managing a global portfolio, and we measure success the way they do: patents that get granted, trademarks that clear registration, and agreements that hold up when it matters.

Clients have described working with our team as thorough, responsive, and persistent through the entire application process. You can read their full accounts in the reviews below, or on our Reviews page.

Credentials and Experience

Our New York branch is led by Patrick Stanzione, Principal, together with Christopher Pfister, Senior Associate. Patrick has been recognized among the top intellectual property patent procurement firms in the country by Intellectual Asset Management magazine, and has spent more than two decades building patent portfolios for startups and established companies alike.

Industries We Serve in New York

New York is home to companies across nearly every sector, and our attorneys have experience across manufacturing, software, electronics devices, mechanical devices, semiconductor, artificial intelligence, medical devices, mobile device apps, consumer electronics, and sporting equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a New York-based attorney to file a US patent or trademark?

No. The United States Patent and Trademark Office allows attorneys licensed anywhere in the country to file on a client’s behalf. That said, many of our New York clients prefer to work with a firm they can meet in person, and our Fifth Avenue office makes that easy.

How much does a patent or trademark application cost?

Cost depends on the complexity of the invention or the scope of the trademark filing. We discuss fees openly during the free consultation, before any work begins, so there are no surprises.

How long does the process take?

Trademark applications typically take several months to reach registration, while patent applications can take one to three years depending on the technology and the examiner’s workload. We give clients a realistic timeline at the outset and keep them updated at every stage.

What is the difference between a patent and a trademark?

A patent protects a new invention or design, while a trademark protects the brand identifiers, such as a name, logo, or slogan, that customers use to recognize a business. Many clients need both, and we help them decide which protections matter most and in what order.

Do you handle intellectual property matters outside the United States?

Yes. We help clients pursue international protection through established relationships with foreign associates, and we coordinate timing with any US filings to preserve priority dates.

Is the initial consultation really free?

Yes. Every new client is offered a free 15-minute consultation to discuss their invention, brand, or business concern before committing to any engagement. You can get started online or call us directly.