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The practice at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is dedicated to the protection, transfer and enforcement of intellectual property rights. We are distinguished by the level of technical know-how held by our team of professionals, including attorneys, registered patent agents, students and technical specialists. More than half of Sterne Kessler lawyers have earned doctorate degrees in science or engineering - credentials wide and deep enough to fill the faculty of a science-oriented university.
Founded in 1978 and based in Washington, DC, we represent a broad range of clients, including emerging and established companies, venture capital firms, universities and select individuals in bleeding edge tech fields like carbon footprint technologies, pharmacogenomics, nanomedicine, biofuels, bioprocessing, next generation electronics and other consumer products.
For more information, visit www.skgf.com
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is known for quality, for extraordinary commitment to clients, for integrated, relationship-based services, and for a range of specialized capabilities typically found only in boutique firms. We are progressive and entrepreneurial compared to other major firms; and we are deeply committed to diversity, to public service, to involvement in the communities we serve and to excellence in all we do.
We are proud to represent a sophisticated client base in a range of industries including healthcare, financial services, entertainment, media and advertising, real estate, technology, energy and natural resources, consumer goods and services and transportation.
Our service areas include advertising; antitrust; banking; bankruptcy and financial restructuring; corporate finance and securities; environmental; government and regulatory; healthcare; insurance; intellectual property, including patent, trademark and copyright; internet and e-commerce; labor and employment; litigation and trial; mergers and acquisitions; motion picture and television; music; real estate and land use; tax, benefits and compensation; and venture capital. We provide sophisticated technical expertise and service capabilities at the very highest levels, supplemented by the industry know-how necessary to achieve our clients’ business objectives.
For more information, visit www.manatt.com
ipCapital Group is a business consulting firm specializing in intellectual property (IP) strategy and implementation. Since 1998, we have served over 500 clients in a wide range of industries. Our professional services maximize financial results for clients that seek to develop and execute IP strategies, strengthen and monetize IP portfolios, and establish and implement Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) practices. ipCapital Group has an interdisciplinary team trained in business, law, marketing, and product development that provides a systematic and comprehensive view of the full lifecycle of IP, from creation to value extraction and monetization.
For more information, visit www.ipcapitalgroup.com
Loudthought is a brand development company founded on a simple promise: "to give your thoughts a voice - a voice that resonates in the marketplace." Since 1996, we have been delivering on that promise, helping small to medium-size to Fortune 500 companies create and extend their brand into a variety of marketing venues.
Our core competencies include advertising, brand development, logos, print and websites. Our unique brand development process starts with the client's goals and objectives in mind. We ask questions, we process the information and provide creative solutions. Whether yours is an established brand, or a new brand seeking a place in the market, share your thoughts with us. We'll make sure they resonate – loud and clear.
For more information, visit www.loudthought.biz
Vintage Filings, a division of PR Newswire, is a full service financial filing and printing firm. Servicing more than 4,500 public companies and their lawyers, auditors, and bankers, Vintage Filings is the fastest growing and third most active SEC filing firm nationwide. In these difficult economic times, Vintage is especially appreciated for providing affordable, full service EDGAR filings, print services and a suite of other business services promptly, enabling companies to stay focused on their core business. We have dedicated teams available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and never charge weekend or overnight fees.
For more information visit: www.vintagefilings.com
DirectFED, the leader and pioneer in advanced Check 21 technology, will give you the ability to directly, and securely, transmit and clear checks with the Federal Reserve, eliminating bank fees and float, and making your check deposit process more efficient. Using Patent-issued technology, we process for over 30 banks and have cleared over 8 million checks, totaling $6 billion+ worth of transactions. At just a starting cost of $0.25 per check, we can have you up and running in less than a week. (volume prices available)
Paystubs and other remittance documents are readily read in the same process as the check scanning. The system will read Customer Information via OCR of a payment coupon, associate that information with the check payment and export the data for use by various downstream applications (SMEs / Utilities / Other lockbox customers).
Vcorp Services provides corporate services in all 50 states, including LLC/LP/Inc formations, registered agent services, UCC filings and lien searches, and document retrieval (good standings).
Vcorp can handle all of your corporate services needs while providing you with fast, accurate service and the lowest rates. Do you ever set up new business entities, use registered agent services or contract independent directors? I would be delighted to discuss your firm’s needs with you and illustrate how Vcorp can improve on your corporate services experience and cut your costs.
DirectFED, the leader and pioneer in advanced Check 21 technology, will give you the ability to directly, and securely, transmit and clear checks with the Federal Reserve, eliminating bank fees and float, and making your check deposit process more efficient. Using Patent-issued technology, we process for over 30 banks and have cleared over 8 million checks, totaling $6 billion+ worth of transactions. At just a starting cost of $0.25 per check, we can have you up and running in less than a week. (volume prices available)
Paystubs and other remittance documents are readily read in the same process as the check scanning. The system will read Customer Information via OCR of a payment coupon, associate that information with the check payment and export the data for use by various downstream applications (SMEs / Utilities / Other lockbox customers).
For more information visit: www.directfed.com
Vcorp Services provides corporate services in all 50 states, including LLC/LP/Inc formations, registered agent services, UCC filings and lien searches, and document retrieval (good standings).
Vcorp can handle all of your corporate services needs while providing you with fast, accurate service and the lowest rates. Do you ever set up new business entities, use registered agent services or contract independent directors? I would be delighted to discuss your firm’s needs with you and illustrate how Vcorp can improve on your corporate services experience and cut your costs.
For more information visit: www.vcorpservices.com
Panoptic Fund Administration LLC is founded on the belief that one of the most difficult, but often overlooked, challenges facing the hedge fund manager is effective, efficient, secure and comprehensive Fund Administration. The principals of Panoptic Fund Administration have a long history in the hedge fund industry, operating and administering to Funds large and small, for over 20 years.
Our team of professionals has experience in every facet of the administration process, handling accounts as diverse as family offices to major international hedge funds. We have administration expertise in products and markets that differentiate us in our scope and ability to cover your needs. Our suite of services allows the manager to focus on investment management, while we take care of the rest.
For more information, visit www.panopticadmin.com
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