About
Dann Dorfman Herrell and Skillman, founded in 1980 and based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is an intellectual property law firm serving universities and research centers, start-up companies, and private industry. The firm advises on the development and protection of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and counsels on trade secrets and intellectual property transactions. Its attorneys focus on aligning IP protection with clients’ business objectives, from early-stage strategy to portfolio management and commercialization. The team includes practitioners with advanced technical credentials, including Ph.D. holders, enabling service across a range of technologies. Representative services include patent application drafting and prosecution, trademark clearance and registration, copyright protection, trade secret policies and compliance, and licensing and other IP agreements.