Avek IP, LLC is a Kansas City intellectual property law firm that helps companies, entrepreneurs, inventors, and creators protect innovations and brands. Formed in 2022 through the merger of Avant Law Group and Erickson Kernell IP, the firm focuses exclusively on intellectual property matters. Its attorneys assist clients with acquiring, managing, enforcing, licensing, and defending intellectual property rights while providing advice that considers both legal requirements and practical business objectives.
Avek IP, LLC approaches each engagement with careful analysis, responsive communication, and a clear understanding of the client’s industry and commercial goals. The firm emphasizes efficient, tailored solutions rather than unnecessary complexity. Its attorneys explain available options, identify potential risks, and help clients make informed decisions about protection, enforcement, transactions, and dispute resolution. This business-minded approach supports clients at different stages of development, from emerging ventures to established national and international organizations.
Avek IP, LLC provides services involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names, litigation, transactions, and international intellectual property matters. The firm prepares and prosecutes patent and trademark applications, manages portfolios, conducts clearance and patentability searches, and handles intellectual property licensing, assignments, due diligence, and agreements. Its litigators represent rights holders and accused infringers in federal and state courts, USPTO proceedings, International Trade Commission matters, appeals, mediations, and arbitrations.
Avek IP, LLC combines the experience of attorneys with backgrounds in engineering, science, technology, litigation, patent examination, and large-firm practice. The firm and its lawyers have received recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars. Its international network also helps clients coordinate patent and trademark protection in foreign jurisdictions. By combining technical expertise, legal acumen, and practical business judgment, Avek IP, LLC provides focused support to clients seeking to protect and strengthen their valuable intellectual property assets.
