Design-Around Counseling
We work with your designers to give guidance to avoid existing patents. We help to put the claim coverage of a patent of concern into terms that technicians are familiar with and assess the risk of various approaches.



Decades of Design-Around Counseling Experience
- Utility Patents
- Design Patents
At Stiennon & Stiennon, we address individual patents and review broader field-of-use issues. Through our strategic design-around counseling, we advise on the validity, enforceability, and infringement issues associated competitive patents. We can also provide guidance on modifications that can be made in seeking to avoid patent infringement.
Top Reasons to Choose Stiennon & Stiennon
Transparent Billing
We want you to understand your legal costs from the outset. As such, we will provide an estimate before we commence representation. We also offer task-based invoicing, so our clients can accurately budget and allocate their IP spend.
Our Experience
Regardless of whether you are an individual, a business owner, or in-house counsel, you can leverage and significantly benefit from the over three decades of intellectual property experience that each of our meticulous patent lawyers brings to the table. We have seen it all, which allows us to take a proactive approach in preventing and mitigating future liability, as well as avoiding common IP pitfalls.
Consistent Communication
At Stiennon & Stiennon, we limit the number of clients we represent, as we firmly believe that every case is critical and deserves personalized attention. This allows us to communicate clearly and regularly with you, so you are always apprised of the status of your case.
Flexible Meeting Options
Through the use of in-person meetings, phone calls, video conferences, and other methods, we will work with you to meet in a way that is convenient for you.