Counsel to the Innovative
We specialize in securing intellectual property for inventors and businesses.
About Us
Kyriacos Tsircou
Kyri Tsircou brings his technical expertise and experience in the Air Force, working for one of the largest law firms in the country, and his business acumen to provide cutting edge representation in intellectual property law.
Kyri provides a broad range of client services in acquiring, maintaining, analyzing, and enforcing intellectual property rights. This includes years of experience securing patent rights in the United States and throughout the world. Kyri also counsels clients on licensing and infringement issues, copyright, trademark and trade dress protection, as well representing his clients in a variety of intellectual property disputes.
Kyri represents clients in a wide range of technologies, including software, data processing and encryption, wind turbine systems, aerospace components, medical devices, microwave antenna systems, business methods, sporting goods, toys and electronics, apparel, pets and baby products, and communication systems.
Kyri also has years of experience relating to the civil and military applications of space technologies. He obtained his B.S. in Astronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. He then served for eight years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force where he had significant management, research and development responsibilities, particularly relating to satellites, other space systems, and communication networks. Kyri represents a variety of companies involved in New Space, the private, for-profit exploration of space. Kyri has spoken at New Space conferences, such as the Space Summit and published an analysis of the dispute involving patents for reusable rockets in the New Space Global publication, Thruster.
Kyri has worked with a range of start-ups in connection with their IP strategy and need to attract funding. He is a partner with Syndicate 708, a Southern California accelerator and investment group for start-up companies.
Education: U.S. Air Force Academy, B.S., Astronautical Engineering Loyola Law School, J.D.
Practice Areas: Patent Procurement Client Counseling Trademark Clearance And Procurement Copyrights Intellectual Property Disputes Intellectual Property Transactions – Agreements And Licensing
Professional Bars and Memberships: California State Bar U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District of California American Intellectual Property Association (AIPLA) Los Angeles Intellectual Property Association (LAIPLA – Section Chair)
Practice Areas
Patents
Trademarks
Trademarks
We lead clients through the process of securing patent rights in the United States and throughout the world. We work with clients who have a broad array of goals for their patents. Patents are a powerful business tool. With a strong patent one can fend off competitors from critical technologies or products, build business value and mone
We lead clients through the process of securing patent rights in the United States and throughout the world. We work with clients who have a broad array of goals for their patents. Patents are a powerful business tool. With a strong patent one can fend off competitors from critical technologies or products, build business value and monetize investments in research and through a royalty program. With a vast understanding of our clients’ ever-changing needs, we construct a patenting strategy to align with their business objectives.
Within the firm, we build and execute a process for identifying innovations, securing patent rights for those innovations and developing a patent portfolio that best protects our clients.
Trademarks
Trademarks
Trademarks
We counsel clients how to best protect trademarks, service marks and trade dress. To that end, we research potential marks for conflicting third-party rights. Through this clearance process, clients can avoid issues before investing resources into a mark.
Once cleared, we proceed with securing the mark though domestic and foreign registrat
We counsel clients how to best protect trademarks, service marks and trade dress. To that end, we research potential marks for conflicting third-party rights. Through this clearance process, clients can avoid issues before investing resources into a mark.
Once cleared, we proceed with securing the mark though domestic and foreign registrations. We are very experienced in filing and prosecuting trademark applications through the USPTO and for the added convenience of clients, we also utilize a network of foreign attorneys to secure registration throughout the world.
Copyright
Trademarks
Client Counseling
Copyrights vest to a creator of an original work of authorship once that work is fixed in a tangible form. Types of original works can include literary, musical, artistic, and certain other creative expressions, both published and unpublished. Registration is not necessary for the copyright protection to vest. Nonetheless, registering i
Copyrights vest to a creator of an original work of authorship once that work is fixed in a tangible form. Types of original works can include literary, musical, artistic, and certain other creative expressions, both published and unpublished. Registration is not necessary for the copyright protection to vest. Nonetheless, registering is necessary for enforcement in federal court and to recover statutory damages and attorneys’ fees from an infringer. To preserve the right to statutory damages and attorneys’ fees, an application must be filed within three months of publication or at least before infringement begins.
At Tsircou Intellectual Property Law, we assist our clients in registering, licensing and enforcing copyrights. We are also of benefit prior to the creation of a copyrightable work. At this early stage, we ensure that important issues such as ownership, financial considerations, and other concerns are identified and resolved and subsequently prepare agreements between the parties
Client Counseling
New Space and Deep Tech
Client Counseling
We evaluate its clients’ products to ensure they do not infringe patents held by others. During this process we perform an in-depth study of relevant patents within the specified field in order to assess scope of coverage, validity and enforceability.
Through our efforts, your company will have the utmost confidence that its new product do
We evaluate its clients’ products to ensure they do not infringe patents held by others. During this process we perform an in-depth study of relevant patents within the specified field in order to assess scope of coverage, validity and enforceability.
Through our efforts, your company will have the utmost confidence that its new product does not infringe patents of others. If necessary, we will suggest alternative product features to alleviate infringement concerns.
Additionally, we assist clients in monetizing intellectual property rights, through enforcement and licensing.
- Representative services relating to client counseling include:
- Patent infringement and validity opinions
- Right to Use evaluations
- Patent avoidance designs
- Licensing of intellectual property assets
New Space and Deep Tech
New Space and Deep Tech
New Space and Deep Tech
Every day, efforts in deep technology research and private space exploration uncovers new and exciting opportunities for innovators and emerging businesses; however, these advancements also present new challenges. Increasingly, as scientists, engineers, and others conduct research on emerging technologies, they discover new products, proc
Every day, efforts in deep technology research and private space exploration uncovers new and exciting opportunities for innovators and emerging businesses; however, these advancements also present new challenges. Increasingly, as scientists, engineers, and others conduct research on emerging technologies, they discover new products, processes, and potential marketable avenues outside of the confines of their original or collective research goals. These discoveries raise questions regarding ownership of research, intellectual property, commercialization, and value. Does ownership belong to the original research center, government agency, university, business, scientist, or innovator? Is it possible to capitalize on this research? If so, how can one go about doing so?
Tsircou Law helps entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and military contractors answer these questions as they relate to their new space and deep technology endeavors.
Contact our office today to learn more about our deep tech and new space IP services.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRATEGIES FOR DEEP TECH AND NEW SPACE STARTUPS IN CALIFORNIA
At Tsircou Law, it’s our goal to help clients explore new frontiers, without being grounded by limited or weak IP strategies. With comprehensive intellectual property strategies in place, individuals, startups, and established businesses of all sizes improve their chances to capitalize on their investments. For example, the protections offered by patents allow startups to exclusively market their inventions for a limited period, protect them from infringement by competitors, and institute royalty programs. However, before an individual can secure a patent, a number of steps must be taken to demonstrate full ownership over their research, technology, process, or service.
Our intellectual property services include:
- Corporate formation
- IP portfolio development
- Valuation and monetization
- USPTO representation
- Trademark and business mark clearance
- Patent procurement and management
- Copyright creation, registration, and enforcement
HELPING CLIENTS PROTECT THEIR NEW TECHNOLOGIES
The IP attorneys at Tsircou Law guide clients through all stages of intellectual property procurement, development, and maintenance processes. We help new startups and military contractors prove their research ownership, copyright their original works, patent their products, establish and protect their brands, and more.
Our founder, Attorney Kyriacos Tsircou, has a background in astronomical engineering, which gives our firm a unique ability to contextualize our clients’ IP objectives. You can trust that our firm has the skills and knowledge needed to accurately assess your IP needs, evaluate relevant factors (including patentability, risks, and market dynamics), and secure your startup’s presence in its emerging market.