MLO, a professional corporation

Practical, technically fluent IP counsel for companies managing complex portfolios

MLO is a women-owned intellectual property firm helping companies turn innovation into durable business value. We build and manage patent and trademark portfolios while reducing IP risk through IP portfolio strategy, patent analysis, due diligence, FTO, trademark clearance, and trademark enforcement.

Why Clients Choose MLO

• Technical depth — Our team understands complex hardware, software, and cross-disciplinary systems, including medical devices and products, helping clients move quickly from technical disclosure to practical portfolio and claim strategy.
• Strategic input, not just execution — We help clients decide what is worth protecting, where to invest, and how to align IP decisions with business goals, stage, and budget.
• Quality through systems — Our team-based approach, structured processes, and peer-review checks support thorough work product, consistent follow-through, and fewer surprises.
• Responsive, practical communication — Clients receive clear, timely guidance from a team that can provide deep legal nuance when needed and practical recommendations when speed and alignment matter most.
• Transparency and value — We set clear expectations on strategy, process, and pricing so clients can make informed decisions with confidence.

Representative Technical Domains

• Computing and Silicon — Semiconductor devices and manufacturing, MEMS, mixed-signal devices, digital and analog design, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, and related hardware systems.
• Software and AI — Software applications, AI/ML, image recognition, cybersecurity and malware defense, blockchain, validation software, fintech, and transaction systems.
• Networks and Communications — Unified communications, software-defined networking, telecommunications, data communications, location systems, and terrestrial navigation.
• Health and Industrial Systems — Medical devices, diagnostics, autonomous robotics, additive manufacturing, industrial chemical processes, civil and structural engineering, and related product systems.
• Consumer Products — Toys, automotive products, household and lifestyle products, clothing and accessories, personal transportation, and other consumer-facing technologies.