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Intellectual Property
Protecting Innovation, Driving Growth
IP portfolios managed as business assets – built to defend value and create opportunity.
A Message From Our Practice Group Leader
“Innovation drives enterprise value and protecting that value requires more than routine filings. As a full-service intellectual property law firm with experienced patent and trademark attorneys, we build and defend IP portfolios that work as strategic tools for growth, investment, and leverage. Our counsel combines business understanding, informed strategic planning, and legal execution to protect client innovation and drive the next phases of their growth.”
Brian Detwiler
Practice Group Leader
IP Services
From patents to portfolios to protection, our integrated IP team supports clients through every stage of innovation.
Counsel Made for
Evolving Industries
As industries transform at unprecedented speed, business leaders need counsel that can see around corners. We anticipate challenges, capture opportunities, and stay ahead of shifting markets.
Meet The Team
Strategic, business-aligned legal counsel built for how companies grow and operate.
Andy Baxter
Partner
Eric Blatt
Partner
Maureen Bumgarner
Associate
James Creedon
Partner
Brian Detwiler
Practice Group Leader
Brian Elliott
Practice Group Leader
Chris Geyer
Partner
Matthieu Hausig
Counsel
Aliona Ierega
Counsel
Brett Kelly
Patent Agent
Tara Marcus
Counsel
Zach Ruby
Counsel
Sabina Schiller
Partner
Alexander Slafkosky
Counsel
Aaron Swerdlow
Partner
Charles Wallace
Partner
Scott Zare
Counsel
Brendan Zee-Cheng
Counsel
Representative Matters
Practical counsel across the business lifecycle — from complex transactions and regulatory matters to disputes, investigations, and IP protection.
Global Brand Protection & ITC Enforcement for a Billion-Dollar Consumer Brand
Legal Challenge
Counterfeits and unauthorized distribution were eroding brand equity, weakening channel control, and threatening global market share.
Scale Solution
Stabilized and strengthened core IP functions. Audited and optimized international distribution practices. Built and launched a unified global brand-protection and enforcement program, including ITC action against knock-off competitors
Outcome
A comprehensive, end-to-end IP strategy that materially reduced infringement, restored control across global channels, and fortified the market position of a billion-dollar brand.
Why Clients Choose Scale
“Scale supported us from the earliest stages during YC and through becoming a proper Series A company.”
“Scale meets clients where they are with modern tech and a Silicon Valley approach to growth, timeliness, execution, and the general practice of law.”
“As Sundae’s outside general counsel, Scale provides operational and product advice with a business savvy I have not experienced with any other law firm.”
“Our commitment to our creators drives everything we do, and it is what led us to partner with Scale to help meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
“Over the past year, we’ve had a number of high-stakes opportunities arise, and Scale’s legal team has been endlessly flexible and responsive in helping us meet each of these opportunities head-on.”
“We’re committed to bringing Alinea’s mission to fruition, and grateful to have Scale guiding us on building, financing and scaling for growth. They are truly a startup’s best friend.”
“Scale is a vital extension of my leadership team and I absolutely love working with them.”
“Honest, reliable, trustworthy and defenders of justice. Will use them time and time again!”
