Founded in New York in 1912 by British patent agent Lawrence Langner, Ladas & Parry has over a century of experience as a leader in global intellectual property law. With offices New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Virginia and London our firm enjoys a far-reaching international reputation and an impressive history. We have a deep understanding of international intellectual property law and stay on the cutting edge of legal developments in every country in the world. Our longstanding connections with intellectual property law firms around the globe allow us to serve clients creatively and cost-effectively. Many Ladas & Parry attorneys are qualified to practice in several countries and before domestic and international patent offices, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), and specialized tribunals, including The International Trade Commission. In addition to litigation, counseling, portfolio management, and transactional matters, Ladas & Parry files and prosecutes in excess of 4,700 patent (utility and design) and trademark applications in the U.S. and overseas each year. The firm has been ranked on multiple occasions among the top firms in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters.