Gunnison, McKay & Hodgson, L.L.P. focuses on intellectual property matters, related licensing, and litigation support.  The firm assists its clients in obtaining U.S. and foreign patent rights.  In addition, the firm assists its clients in developing integrated and comprehensive intellectual property programs.  Gunnison, McKay & Hodgson, L.L.P. takes pride in being highly flexible, and tailors the services performed for each client to meet the particular needs of that client.  Consequently, the firm typically works closely with a client to identify issues and determine the client's needs.  These needs may include:  development of a trade secret program; performance of an intellectual property audit; assistance in developing a patent incentive program; assistance in managing an intellectual property portfolio; analysis of a competitor's patent for validity and/or infringement; or performance of a freedom of action and background art analysis.

The firm's philosophy is based on providing high quality service to a limited number of clients.  By limiting the number of clients it accepts, Gunnison, McKay & Hodgson, L.L.P. ensures that the firm is always accessible to its clients and can promptly respond to its client's needs with a level of flexibility that is very rare in contemporary patent practice. 

Gunnison, McKay & Hodgson, L.L.P. has experience in a wide variety of technical areas.  A sample of these technical areas includes:  Internet applications; software; microprocessor architecture and circuit design; memories; computer networks; computer systems and components; peripheral devices and drivers; JAVA applications; CVD reactors; disk drives and disk emulators; digital circuits; automated logic circuit design; programmable logic devices; semiconductor processing; semiconductor structures; LASER and optical technology; telephony; video compression; capillary electrophoresis; colorimeters; column chromatography; heavy metal recovery processes; refrigeration technology; agricultural implements and processes; and various mechanical and medical devices.

The firm works with clients ranging in size from small companies to internationally known Fortune 200 corporations.  Our offices are located on the scenic Monterey peninsula, which provides easy access to the Silicon Valley.