NowenPabst Patent Group LLP Unclaimed
Atlanta, GA, United States
Pabst Patent Group LLP is a U.S.-based intellectual property law and services firm serving startups, investors, and research institutions.
Pabst Patent Group LLP is a U.S.-based intellectual property law and services firm offering patent, trademark, strategy, due diligence, and opinion services, with a focus on startups, investors, and research institutions. The firm provides global intellectual property services and serves clients across technology and life sciences sectors through a team of IP attorneys and professionals. Their services help clients protect, manage, and monetize IP portfolios, including patent prosecution, IP strategy development, due diligence for transactions, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
To help startups, investors, and research institutions protect and maximize their intellectual property through comprehensive, practical IP services and strategic guidance.
What we offer
Patent
Ensure comprehensive patent protection aligned with business objectives for maximum investor value.
www.pabstpatent.com/services/patentTrademark
Secure and protect your brand through comprehensive trademark services.
www.pabstpatent.com/services/trademarkIP Strategy
Provides tailored strategies to secure, manage, and monetize intellectual property effectively.
www.pabstpatent.com/services/strategyDue Diligence
Ensure informed decisions with thorough IP due diligence services.
www.pabstpatent.com/services/due-dilligenceGlobal Intellectual Property Services
Protects and monetizes intellectual property globally while managing legal complexities.
www.pabstpatent.com/services/global-intellectual-property-servicesIP Opinions
Guides strategic decisions with in-depth patent analysis and actionable insights.
www.pabstpatent.com/services/opinionMarket segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Patent prosecution and portfolio management
Services that obtain, structure, and manage patent portfolios to align claims with business objectives and investor expectations.
Technology M&A and audit due diligence
Audit-grade due diligence and reporting including SBOMs, license attributions, and remediation plans for M&A, IPOs, and investor audits.
Freedom-to-operate and validity opinions
Analyses and written/oral opinions assessing patentability, validity, non-infringement, and enablement to support commercialization and risk mitigation.
Trademark prosecution and brand protection
Trademark filing, prosecution, enforcement, portfolio audits, and maintenance to protect brands across jurisdictions.
Post-grant proceedings and appeals
Representation and advocacy in post-grant proceedings, appeals, and enforcement actions to preserve and defend patent rights.
More information about our offering
Patent
Patent procurement and protection service focusing on delivering business value. Prosecute patent applications to capture broad claim scope, adapt filings to align with clients’ business goals, and provide aggressive advocacy to withstand investor scrutiny. Support for appeals before PTAB, the U.S. Federal Circuit, and the EPO; robust global protection through international prosecution, including PCT filings and a worldwide network.
- Secure Extensive CoverageCapture broader claims to provide comprehensive protection against competitors and ensure alignment with dynamic business objectives.
- Enhance Patent ValidityFacilitate appeals and post-grant proceedings efficiently to maintain patent validity and enforceability.
- Access Worldwide MarketsEnable global patent strategies to safeguard inventions in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring market access and competitive advantage.
- Attract InvestmentsStructure patent portfolios to meet investor expectations, enhancing opportunities for funding and strategic partnerships.
- Optimize IP DecisionsDeliver thorough analyses that empower clients to make informed decisions regarding their intellectual property strategies.
Trademark
Trademark service provides counseling, formal opinions, filing and prosecution of domestic and international trademark applications, trademark transactions (acquisition, assignment and sale), enforcement support in infringement cases, portfolio audits, and ongoing maintenance to protect brands globally.
- Ensure Comprehensive Trademark ProtectionOur team expertly handles both U.S. and global trademark filings, ensuring compliance and strategic positioning for brand protection.
- Maintain Your Trademark RightsWe provide ongoing support in monitoring and enforcing your trademark rights while ensuring timely renewals and compliance.
- Strategic Guidance for BrandsReceive expert advice tailored to your business needs, enhancing your trademark strategy and minimizing risks.
- Assess and Optimize Your PortfolioOur audits identify strengths and weaknesses in your trademark portfolio, helping to enhance the value of your brands.
- Facilitate Trademark TransactionsOur services streamline the process for trademark acquisitions and sales, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
IP Strategy
IP strategy service develops cohesive, business-aligned intellectual property strategies. It includes guidance on portfolio management, a dedicated lead partner and internal team from inception through completion, and counsel on licensing and strategic decisions to protect and monetize intellectual assets.
- Ensures Ongoing ConsistencyProvides a stable team that understands your business and IP goals throughout the process.
- Aligns IP Strategy with GoalsCreates specific strategies that support overall business objectives and enhance competitive advantage.
- Facilitates Successful NegotiationsEquips clients with tailored strategies for effective licensing negotiations to maximize IP value.
- Maximizes IP ValueProvides strategic insights into managing and enhancing the value of IP portfolios.
- Secures Global CoverageFacilitates protection of intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions to mitigate global risks.
Due Diligence
Comprehensive IP due diligence for buyers and sellers, including internal IP audits, verification that patents cover products and development areas, risk assessment with mitigation plans, review of opinion letters, preparation of investor-ready materials, and support for responses during diligence.
- Strengthens Market PositionEnsures that all relevant products are protected under existing patents, bolstering the company’s competitive edge in the market.
- Validates IP PortfolioConducts thorough assessments to ensure all intellectual property assets are accounted for and in order.
- Proactively Manages RisksAddresses potential threats to the IP portfolio and formulates strategies to minimize exposure to these risks during negotiations.
- Streamlines Investor EngagementPrepares comprehensive documentation that conveys the company's intellectual property assets effectively to potential investors.
- Enhances Response EfficiencyProvides expert assistance in addressing inquiries and resolving issues raised during the due diligence process.
- Clarifies Legal StandingEvaluates existing opinions to ensure they support the company's IP strategy and provide protection against challenges.
Global Intellectual Property Services
Global IP services safeguard clients’ intellectual property wherever they operate, coordinating protection and management across jurisdictions to preserve value and reduce risk.
- Safeguard IP GloballyOur team manages international IP protection, ensuring compliance with local laws and handling post-grant proceedings effectively.
- Leverage ExpertiseOur multifaceted approach helps align IP strategies with clients’ overall business objectives for maximum commercialization potential.
- Optimize IP AssetsWe develop proactive strategies that minimize risks and prioritize market impact to achieve superior outcomes.
- Ensure Seamless OperationWe collaborate with vetted foreign law firms to provide consistent quality of service and oversight in multiple jurisdictions.
IP Opinions
IP opinions provide in-depth oral and written analysis to guide strategic decisions and strengthen protection, including assessments of patentability, validity, freedom to operate, non-infringement, and enablement with actionable guidance.
- Evaluate Novelty And UtilityDetermines whether the subject matter is useful, novel, and non-obvious.
- Mitigate Infringement RisksIdentifies modifications to avoid third-party patent infringement.
- Maximize Business OutcomesAligns IP strategy with business goals, enhancing decision-making and enforcement.
- Strengthen Patent ProtectionEnhances knowledge of a patent's enforceability against potential challenges.
References
Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.
Patent prosecution and portfolio management
Search results did not contain an explicit market size for patent prosecution and portfolio management services. I used the provided IP software market data (global software market USD 14.06B in 2025; 13.09% CAGR) as an adjacent benchmark and law-firm commentary in the results showing rising demand for managed IP services and legal tech adoption. Because prosecution and portfolio management are labor-intensive professional services (typically smaller and slower-growing than software), I estimated the global services market at roughly USD 6.0B and a mid-single-digit CAGR (~6.5%), reflecting continued steady demand driven by increasing patent filings, internationalization of portfolios, and adoption of portfolio-management practices.
Technology M&A and audit due diligence
Direct market estimates for technology-focused M&A/audit due diligence (SBOMs, license attribution, remediation) are not provided in the results. I used reported overall due diligence market sizes as the primary basis: Credence Research reports a global due diligence services market of USD 5.50B in 2024 (CAGR 7.28%); Business Research Insights reports commercial due diligence at USD 2.51B (2026). Technology/IT due diligence is described as a growing subsegment; applying a conservative 15% share of the broader due diligence market yields ~USD 0.82B. Given stronger regulatory and cybersecurity drivers (increasing M&A software/IP risk, SBOM/supply-chain requirements and rising M&A deal value of USD 3.4T in 2024), the tech-focused segment is expected to grow faster than the overall market; I estimate a near-term CAGR of ~12%.
Freedom-to-operate and validity opinions
Estimated global annual market for freedom-to-operate (FTO) and validity opinions is roughly $1.2B. Rationale: market pricing per engagement typically ranges $10k–$50k (common estimates $20k–$30k average), and demand from pharmaceuticals, medical devices, software, and other sectors combined likely yields tens of thousands of engagements annually. Growth potential (CAGR ~7.5%) reflects rising patent litigation activity, increasing investor due diligence expectations, and greater internationalization of patent risk, which drive increased spending on clearance and validity opinions. Supporting inputs: cited cost-per-opinion ranges, documented increases in patent case filings and large litigation costs that incentivize preventive FTO spending.
Trademark prosecution and brand protection
Estimated by synthesizing reported brand-protection/authentication software market sizes (USD 0.88–3.17B range) and reported CAGRs (≈8.3–13.2%). Added a conservative allowance for legal/prosecution/enforcement services and global portfolio-management activity (not fully captured in software-only reports) to arrive at an aggregate 2025 market estimate of ~USD 4.0B and a mid-range CAGR of ~9% reflecting reported growth drivers and technology adoption trends.
Post-grant proceedings and appeals
Search results did not provide a direct market-size figure. I used activity and cost signals from the results (AIA/PTAB petition volumes and USPTO PGR fee levels) plus domain knowledge about average counsel spend per proceeding and inclusion of appeals/enforcement work to estimate a global market for representation in post-grant proceedings and appeals of roughly $1.0B annually. Rationale: historical PTAB activity (thousands of petitions cumulatively) implies multi-hundred to thousand matters annually; USPTO filing/post-institution fees ($12k/$18k) set a low-bound on per-matter spend, while typical attorney and litigation-related costs (pre-institution preparation, briefing, trial, appeals/enforcement coordination) raise average professional spend per matter into the mid-six-figures. Aggregating active matters plus related appeals/enforcement work yields an estimated market ~ $0.5–1.5B; I report a midpoint of $1.0B. Growth potential (CAGR ~5%) reflects steady legal-services demand, continued patenting and PTAB usage, and growing IP enforcement complexity (technology/AI), producing moderate annual growth.