Intellectual Property

Protect What
You’ve Built. Defend
What’s Yours.

We help businesses and inventors lock down trademarks, secure patents, and take action when their IP is threatened.

If You Don’t
Protect It,
Someone Else
could Claim It

You’ve built something valuable. A name. A product. A brand. But if you don’t protect it early, you may lose it later, along with your revenue and reputation. At Volk & McElroy, we secure your intellectual property from day one. Whether you need guidance on registering or enforcing your rights, we offer strategic counsel from a licensed patent attorney and a law firm that doesn’t flinch if court becomes necessary.

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What Kind of

Intellectual Property
Help Do You Need?

Protect your brand and keep it yours.

Trademarks

Patents

Secure your invention before someone else does.

Small Business IP

Big protection tailored for growing businesses.

Why IP Clients Work
With Volk & McElroy

Patent Attorney on Staff, Michael Volk, is a licensed patent attorney with deep experience in tech, biotech, and consumer goods.

Strategic from Day One: We don’t just file, we help you think five steps ahead, especially if your IP becomes your most valuable asset.

Business-Minded Counsel: Your intellectual property should serve your business goals. We help you align both.

Enforcement You Can Count On: If someone violates your IP, we’re prepared to respond with sharp, clear legal action.

Trusted by Startups, Entrepreneurs, and Growing Brands

Registered trademarks for regional restaurant chain

Utility patent granted for industrial tool

Cease and desist + licensing negotiation for Texas-based apparel brand

Trademark opposition defended successfully at USPTO

Michael helped me protect what I didn’t even know I could. I use my trademark every single day.

Business Owner, SA

FAQ’s

common questions about intellectual property law

You can file on your own, but the process is complex. A lawyer helps avoid costly mistakes, strengthens your application, and increases the chance of approval

A trademark protects brand identifiers like names, logos, and slogans. A patent protects inventions, processes, and designs. Both secure different types of intellectual property.
Trademark registration can take 8–12 months. Patents often take longer—anywhere from 1–3 years depending on complexity and government review.
We research conflicts before you apply. If there’s a risk, we guide you toward adjustments or alternative strategies to protect your brand
Yes. Trademarks and patents can be sold, licensed, or used as valuable business assets to generate revenue or attract investors.

With registered protection, you can take legal action to stop infringement, recover damages, and safeguard the integrity of your business.

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Protect What You’ve Built

Secure Your Ideas With Confidence

 

We protect small businesses, inventors, and entrepreneurs with strategies that keep your ideas safe and enforceable. Schedule a consultation today and take the next step toward safeguarding your future.

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