Our Team has combined over 60 years of legal Experience
Your Invention Is Our Priority
Welcome to our premier patent law firm serving the vibrant Hudson Valley region. At Verna Law, P.C., we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in the field of patents. Our team with decades of experience focuses on intellectual property law, offering comprehensive support to clients seeking legal protection for their innovative ideas.
Why choose Verna Law, PC?
As a leading full-service law firm focusing on patents in the Hudson Valley, we offer unparalleled expertise and a track record of success. Our commitment to client satisfaction sets us apart, and we strive to deliver tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. Whether you are an individual inventor, a startup, or an established company, we have the knowledge and skills to guide you through the intricacies of patent law.
Let the team at Verna Law help you protect your inventions and patents from applications to licenses to litigation.
Patent Law in the Hudson Valley
Patent Applications
Our skilled team will assist you throughout the patent application process, ensuring accuracy and maximizing the chances of success. From conducting comprehensive patent searches to drafting high-quality applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, we are with you every step of the way. Verna Law, P.C. has filed a variety of patent applications of different subject matter, from the process patent to the composition of matter patent, from the provisional patent application to the utility patent to the design patent. We focus on drafting better patent applications for our clients. Wil Jacques is a registered Patent Agent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Learn More
Patent Litigation
Should disputes arise, our intellectual property litigation team is prepared to defend your patent rights or challenge potential infringements. We possess the necessary expertise to engage in strategic litigation, safeguarding your intellectual property. Anthony Verna, Managing Partner of Verna Law, P.C.,has significant experience in intellectual property rights and has worked on patent litigation from pharmaceuticals to computer engineering and is admitted in the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York. Our litigation practice has represented clients from individual inventors to business owners fighting for their ownership rights. Learn More
Patent Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Our experienced patent lawyers are well-versed in navigating the complexities of patent prosecution. We provide robust representation before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), advocating for your rights and protecting your inventions. We understand the value of a strong patent portfolio. Our attorneys can assist in managing your intellectual property assets, helping you develop effective strategies to give the greatest amount of protection and monetize your inventions. Do you have questions about patents? Learn More
Our Team
Anthony M. Verna III
Managing Partner
Anthony is a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, as well as federal courts in New York (the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York). He is a sought-after business speaker and has built Verna Law, P.C. to have a strong focus on Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Domain Names, Entertainment, and Advertising law, providing Intellectual Property services for modern businesses who want to promote and protect themselves and stand out in this market. Anthony is an intellectual property attorney who has worked on patent protection, trademark applications, design patents, trade secrets, unfair competition, patent law litigation, trademark law litigation, and copyright law litigation. Anthony has over 20 years of legal experience and has worked on various types of patents for various industries, including toys, medical devices, consumer products, and pharmaceutics, and international patents. Outside of law, Anthony likes drinking a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (his family is from the region), his first concert was Tori Amos, and he plays tuba and guitar. Learn more here.
Wil Jacques
Patent Agent
With over 25 years of extensive experience and an engineering background along with product development, manufacturing, sales, strategic marketing, and technology licensing for government, industrial, and private sector organizations and clients, Wil is a patent valuation and licensing expert. He is registered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a patent agent and works on patent applications throughout the patent process including office actions. Wil is the lead in protecting patent rights at Verna Law, P.C., including drafting a provisional patent applications, utility patents, patent claims, and patent application preparation. His focus is on assisting early-stage companies in attracting capital investments and out-licensing opportunities with larger, more established market players including government, venture capital firms, and medium to large-size corporations. Wil is an avid golfer.
Learn more about Wil here.
Judy Endejan
Litigation Consultant
Judy focuses on telecommunications, media, and intellectual property matters. With a unique blend of private practice and in-house experience, Judy spent ten years with GTE Corporation (now Verizon), acquiring substantial experience in public utility regulation and administrative law. She has also served as General Counsel for Fisher Communications, Inc., a major Northwest broadcast corporation. Judy’s breadth of experience helps our team be comprehensive intellectual property counsel.
Judy is licensed in Washington and California and has over 40 years of experience. Outside of law, Judy likes a good champagne, her first concert was The Beatles, she has two corgis named Sadie and Cosmo, and her first job after college was as a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal.
Learn more about Judy here.
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