TMB Law is a San Luis Obispo intellectual property law practice serving entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, inventors, and established companies nationwide. The firm focuses on securing and managing patent and trademark rights in the United States and foreign markets. Clients receive guidance from early research and design through application preparation, prosecution, registration, and maintenance. The firm develops protection strategies aligned with commercial goals, technical considerations, competitive risks, and available resources.
TMB Law prepares and prosecutes patent applications involving consumer products, mechanical devices, medical devices, cell biology, stem cell therapy, medical diagnostics, nutritional products, and chemistry. The firm conducts patentability reviews, freedom-to-operate analyses, validity assessments, and patent landscape studies. Services include evaluating potential protection scope, reviewing competing intellectual property, and helping clients determine whether patents, trade secrets, or combined strategies better support business objectives.
TMB Law assists with trademark selection, clearance searches, registration, international procurement, and maintenance. The firm evaluates whether proposed marks are available, distinctive, and suitable for long-term brand protection. International services involve coordination with foreign colleagues to pursue patent and trademark rights across countries or international markets. Ongoing maintenance support helps clients meet filing deadlines, submit required fees, and preserve registrations after approval.
TMB Law is led by Timothy M. Brown, a California attorney registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His background includes service as a USPTO patent examiner and in-house patent counsel for San Diego biotechnology companies. More than 19 years of patent and trademark experience support his work with portfolios, licensing strategies, clearance matters, and due diligence. The firm combines scientific understanding, agency experience, and business-focused counsel to help clients protect innovation, strengthen brands, and build intellectual property portfolios.
