STRATEGIC PATENTING SERVICES

Protect What Drives Your Business Forward

Securing your innovations to boost company valuations by up to 10x with high-impact, strategically developed patent portfolios.
5k+
Number of Patents Granted
>95%
Issuance
Rate
15yrs
Average Attorney Experience
$2B+
Increased Value Due to Patents

Comprehensive Patent Law Services

At Garlick & Markison we provide:

Strategic Patent Portfolio Development, where we build high impact patent portfolios that drive market advantage and increase valuation. We construct and execute patent plans that are uniquely tailored to your tech space and business objectives.

Litigation Support and Patent Assessment, where we provide comprehensive patent litigation support, including patent infringement and non-infringement analysis, invalidity opinions, and patent valuation assessments. Our team delivers clear, actionable insights in high-stakes matters.

Post Grant Proceedings, where we assist clients in a full range of post grant proceedings including Inter Partes Review (IPR), Post-Grant Review (PGR), Ex Parte Reexamination, Supplemental Reexamination, Reissue, and Interference proceedings.
PRACTICE AREAS

Expert Legal Guidance Across Key Patent Practice Areas

Our specialized practice areas cover every stage of the patent lifecycle—from strategic IP development to litigation support. With nationwide expertise, we help innovators, businesses, and legal teams protect and enforce their intellectual property with confidence.

Meet The Team

Timothy W. Markison

Founding Partner

Bruce E. Garlick

Founding Partner

Shayne X. Short, Ph.D.

Partner

Patricia M. Healy

Partner

Logan Spearin

Patent Engineer

Harry Shannon Tyson, Jr.

Patent Attorney

Robert W. McMurtrie

Attorney

Beth Pierotti

Paralegal

Katie McCrossen

Paralegal

Anna Neinast

Litigation Paralegal
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Experienced. Strategic. Client-Focused.

Your Trusted Partner in Patent Law

With decades of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, we deliver skillful legal guidance to protect your innovations and maximize their value. Our strategic approach, attention to detail, and unwavering focus on client success distinguish us in the complex landscape of patent law. Unlike many
large firms that delegate preparation and prosecution to new associates, at Garlick & Markison, this is our core specialty. This focus enables us to craft smarter, more thoughtful patent portfolios that align with our clients’ business goals.
5000+

Patents Granted

Protecting groundbreaking ideas with a proven track record of securing patents across diverse technologies.
15 Years

Average Years of Experience

Decades of experience navigating the complexities of patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio development strategy.
$2B

Increased Value Due to Patents

Maximizing the strength and
commercial potential of patent
portfolios for long-term success.
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