HISTORY

We were born in 1973. An energetic group of young lawyers with a desire and vision to build lasting relationships and secure the innovations that shape technology. Now, over 40 years later we represent some of the most innovative Fortune 100's and start-ups in America and around the world. We are proud to have obtained Intellectual Property protection for and defended through litigation some of the most important modern technological breakthroughs in biotechnology, computer science, electronics, chemistry, materials, physics and mechanics.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Ingenuity. How is it measured? By its cleverness? By its resourcefulness? By how long it remains unique? We believe ingenuity is an organic process. A process that shapes how one moves, breathes, grows and survives. And we believe it needs to be safe in the hands of those whose wisdom gave it life. Because of this, we have armed ourselves with knowledge in highly advanced areas of science and technology so there is not a single discovery - not a single tangible idea - that we cannot decipher and secure.

RANGE OF LEGAL COUNSEL

We are a true full service Intellectual Property law firm. The ability to provide a full range of services at the highest quality starts with a solid foundation anchored by our ability to prepare and prosecute patent applications and every one of our patent practitioners is extensively trained in the art of patent prosecution. Because of this we are better counselors, better litigators and widely recognized as one of the leading IP law firms in America. One of the cornerstones of our practice is our ability to provide scientifically sound, precise and reliable opinions regarding validity, infringement, clearance/right-to-use, state-of-the art, patentability, and valuation opinions. We are also proud of our experienced and aggressive litigation team which views the litigation process as a tool - a means to achieve a business objective. Thus, our efforts end with favorable results and settlements within defined budgets. We have the infrastructure to seamlessly team with in-house counsel and utilize client's support staff, in-house engineers and scientists for expert technical advice during pre-litigation analysis as well as during trial.

Our trademark and copyright specialists prepare and prosecute applications for the registration of trademarks and copyrights worldwide and render availability and infringement opinions. We also counsel clients in the areas of unfair competition, the protection and misappropriation of trade secrets and trade dress, and related trade regulation matters.

EDUCATION & PRO BONO

One of our founding attorneys, John F. Scully, a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, envisioned the immense importance of high technological standards in the field of intellectual property. As an Adjunct Professor of both Patent Law at Hofstra University and Organic Chemistry at Queens College, Dr. Scully believed education in law and technology was essential to the procurement, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property.

Following directly in Dr. Scully's footsteps is partner Frank S. DiGiglio, who is an Adjunct Professor of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Patent Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Mr. DiGiglio works hard to provide unique insight for his dedicated students on the current developments in these ever-changing, high profile areas.

Furthering Dr. Scully's education principles, we have partnered with the Center for Biotechnology at State University of New York at Stony Brook to develop and establish the first patent law internship for graduate students in life sciences. We are also proud to have founded the Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser Innovation Award at Stony Brook University. Each year, undergraduate seniors design and prototype an aide or toy for children with disabilities. In recognition of the most innovative design, our attorneys will apply for and prosecute a patent application in the inventors' names. Our programs provide students with invaluable insight into the field of intellectual property and, perhaps more importantly, allow us to contribute to our community while fostering the growth of technology.

We have also forged a relationship with Touro School of Law. Each semester a student will enroll in our Touro/SSMP externship program designed to offer real-life experiences, placing the student in situations impossible to replicate in the classroom. The relationship is aimed to better prepare the specific student for a career in Intellectual Property and to better the overall quality of attorney practice in our growing scientific and legal field.

Through guest appearances, writing articles and other presentations, we continue to further the development of our field. Because we make it a tradition to stay informed of all advances in technology and science, our attorneys have lectured and been published all over the world.

CONTACT US

For more information about Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser PC,
please call 516-742-4343. Or e-mail intprop@ssmp.com

Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser PC
400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 300
Garden City, NY 11530

We look forward to answering your questions. Thank you.

RECRUITING

We are always looking for highly qualified and motivated attorneys with superior credentials in Intellectual Property. Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser has taken great pride in creating a positive and supportive work environment for all attorneys and support staff.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with us, please send your resume to:

Louis C. Monti, Director of Administration
lmonti@ssmp.com
Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser PC
400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 300
Garden City, NY 11530

516-742-4343
516-742-4366 fax