Tucker Griffith

With a steadfast commitment to client success, Tucker Griffith stated, "I believe in being a problem solver, a Swiss Army Knife for the IP practice. I provide guidance and strategic support, always aiming to find the best, most complete and cost-effective ways to protect clients' intellectual property. This includes handling all aspects of patents, trademarks and copyrights, covering prosecution, licensing, litigation and opinion work across a wide variety of technologies."

Having spent over 25 years in intellectual property law, Tucker Griffith offers a wealth of experience for clients, ranging from innovative start-ups to industry leaders and multinational corporations. His comprehensive practice covers all aspects of intellectual property, including patent, trademark and copyright procurement; portfolio development; rigorous enforcement and litigation of intellectual property rights; strategic contract and license negotiations; and detailed legal opinions on patentability, invalidity, infringement and freedom-to-operate issues. His proficiency extends to managing patent and trademark portfolios, both domestically and internationally, ensuring robust protection and strategic advantage for clients.

As a registered patent attorney, Tucker adeptly guides clients through the preparation and prosecution of utility and design patents across diverse technical fields, such as:

• Autonomous vehicle technologies
• Biotech
• Consumer products
• E-commerce systems
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Medical devices
• Optics/photonics/lasers
• Power tools

Clients benefit from Tucker's collaborative approach, as he works closely to develop and maintain comprehensive intellectual property portfolios. He tailors specific business plans to unlock each client's growth potential, ensuring that their intellectual property strategies align with broader business objectives. This personalized approach makes Tucker a valuable partner in navigating the complexities of intellectual property law and maximizing the value of client's innovations. His work includes matters in the following areas:

• Utility Patent Prosecution
• Design Patent Prosecution
• Patent Portfolio Analysis & Management
• Trademark & Trade Dress Prosecution
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Opinion Work, including FTO, Invalidity, Infringement Analyses
• Copyright Law
• IP Licensing
• Trade Secrets

Tucker's litigation prowess is evident in his representation of clients in complex IP disputes at both the federal district court and appellate levels. His experience includes representing clients in administrative review processes, such as U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations, as well as Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), reexaminations and other post-grant proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Additionally, he handles actions before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and international opposition proceedings.

WHEN ASKED …

Why did you become a lawyer?

I am a problem solver who thrives on the challenge of tackling new puzzles. I enjoy analyzing problems from multiple perspectives to determine the best way to assist clients. Combining my engineering background with my analytical and deductive skills, IP law emerged as an ideal path.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

• Prepares and prosecutes patent, trademark and copyright applications for domestic and international clients of all sizes.
• Prosecutes utility and design patents in diverse areas, including mechanical and electrical systems, medical devices, biotech, e-commerce systems and consumer products.
• Represents clients in complex intellectual property matters at the district court and appellate levels.
• Experienced in ITC proceedings, patent reexamination and post-grant proceedings.
• Handles trademark opposition practice and other administrative review processes.

• Beyond the Perfect Score: Protecting Routine-Oriented Athletic Performance with Copyright Law, 30 Conn. L. Rev. 675, Winter 1998, (awarded Best Student Note, 1999)

• Connecticut Bar Association
• International Trademark Association
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Journal Board of Editors