In 1884 when Fay Sharpe opened its doors, the buzz in the patent world was the invention of the fountain pen. Since then, the issues involved in protecting intellectual assets have become incredibly complex, compounded by the emergence of technologies that, until recently, were considered unimaginable.

The firm’s mission was simple:  Focus on a single service and perform that service without fail.  More than a century later, that mission remains unchanged.  

Today, Fay Sharpe is one of the leading Midwest law firms specializing in everything IP. This “boutique” status allows us to provide the most complete array of services when it comes to defining, defending and upholding the intellectual property rights of our clients.

The Appeal of an IP “Boutique.”

As a specialist IP law firm, Fay Sharpe attorneys are degreed in a broad spectrum of technologies, and understand your unique needs. Our attorneys are registered with the USPTO, and we attract the attention of several levels of clients, including:

     •  In-house counsel representing the Fortune 500;
     •  Outside counsel serving middle-market 
        companies, and
     •  Small law firms without IP capabilities seeking
        an outsource partner.

Our clients seek thorough solutions to their IP issues - we deliver!

We’re not flashy.  We’re from the Midwest.

Fay Sharpe attorneys represent a welcome alternative to the high-priced, fast-talking, shiny suits that like to be the focus of attention. We embody true Midwest values that place the client first, understand the objective and work tirelessly to achieve success.  

We’re friendly, knowledgeable and provide top-tier services at hourly rates that will surprise you.

• BIOTECHNOLOGY / CHEMISTRY
  

• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING / COMPUTER SCIENCE

• MECHANICAL FIELDS