IP SERVICES FOCUSED ON HELPING YOU THRIVE.

We focus on building client relationships to determine your intellectual property needs. We may then engage tools such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, opinions and counseling.

WE SERVE A BROAD TECHNOLOGY SPECTRUM

Our attorneys hold degrees in chemical and engineering disciplines which allow us to thoroughly understand your unique needs and protect your investment.

CORPORATE STRUCTURING SERVICES

For entrepreneurs, startup clients, investors, and corporate landing parties. We help you save time and effort and enjoy more opportunities by building your corporation correctly from the start.

EXPERIENCED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & BUSINESS LAW ATTORNEYS

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Stipkala & Klosowski LLC is proudly doing business as Thrive IP®. Our philosophy stands on service, and the focus centers on relationships. We want to help our clients to succeed – to help them Thrive. For some startup clients, that means launching with a proper corporate structure to attract follow-on investment and position for exit. We focus on each client’s intellectual property needs, whether “defensive IP” – avoiding the infringement of others’ rights, or “protective IP” – protecting and enforcing the client’s rights against infringers and copyists. We apply many tools, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, freedom-to-operate analysis, opinions and counseling, corporate structuring, tax credit qualification, and litigation. Our patent attorneys hold degrees in chemical and engineering disciplines. Significantly, we provide our legal services to advance the client’s business goals. And, we deliver that service at market-competitive rates or pursuant to carefully-crafted alternative fee arrangements. Consider our services and practice areas, and contact us at your convenience. We serve clients across the country and around the world from our offices in Charleston, SC, Greenville, SC, Knoxville, TN, Smithfield, VA and Alexandria, VA.

Our Team of Attorneys

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Jeremy M. Stipkala Attends SCBIO Conference

Attorney Jeremy M. Stipkala attended the seventh annual SCBIO conference in Charleston, SC, held February 22-23, 2023. Billed as one of the Southeast’s premier life science events, the conference brought together a record-breaking 600 professionals and students active in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, related information technology, and entrepreneur ecosystems. Thrive IP® is a proud Friends […]

Alex Gambino Passes the Patent Bar

Thrive IP® law clerk Alexander Gambino has passed the Patent Bar Examination.  Alex is a third year law student at the University of Tennessee College of Law.  He will become a patent agent in two months, once all administrative procedures of public review have passed.

Peter Brewer’s Article on Patent Law Published

Attorney Peter Brewer had an article on patent law published last week by the Association of Intellectual Property Firms (AIPF).  The article is titled “Traps for the Unwary – A Baker’s Dozen of Cautionary Points for the Brave U.S. Patent Attorney.” You can read the article here: Traps for the Unwary.pdf (aipf.com).  AIPF is an […]