Merchant & Gould

Merchant & Gould is an intellectual property law firm providing comprehensive services in patent, copyright and trademark law. The firm's practice spans patent prosecution and counseling as well as copyright and trademark counsel, and it is consistently ranked among the most active filers of patents in the United States. Its technical work covers a range of disciplines, including chemical and life sciences, electrical and computer technology, and mechanical engineering.

The firm serves clients ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies, across technology and innovation, chemical, life sciences and engineering sectors. It operates in the United States and recently opened a Boston office to expand its national footprint. Merchant & Gould traces a legacy of more than 100 years in the field.

Describing itself as “Guardians of Great Ideas”, the firm characterises its culture as collaborative and supportive for attorneys and staff, with a focus on technology and innovation and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal counsel.