Much of Townsend’s core expertise in the semiconductor and software industries is put to use for clients that are changing the way consumers access and interact with virtual and traditional gaming, media and entertainment. For example, Townsend has procured for its clients a significant number of semiconductor-related patents, which are often components of devices for audio and video playback. Many of our attorneys also have experience related to 3D graphics and similar components of gaming, animation and educational video.
In addition to the protection of patents related to the underlying technology of audio and video players and graphics, we have prosecuted numerous patents related to the delivery of content via numerous means of transmission. Many of the patents in this area of our practice also extend to the protection of business methods for the display of certain audio or video signals.
Townsend also has significant expertise with software patents related to audio and video playback and gaming. Townsend also has particular expertise in prosecuting software patents that rely on open source software code, which is of particular significance for the gaming industry. We also advise clients as to the proper use of open source code in their software inventions and related licensing issues.