Fourth Quarter Rochester Patent Index Continues to Climb

ALBANY, NY (03/03/2011)(readMedia)-- Hoffman Warnick LLC (HW), an intellectual property law firm headquartered in Albany, NY with another office in Rochester, NY, has released the Rochester Patent Index for Fourth Quarter 2010. The "Rochester Patent Index" includes data for Monroe and Ontario Counties with and without XEROX and KODAK.

In the fourth quarter, it can be seen that the number of patents granted in the Rochester area continued to grow, while the national number fell for the second straight quarter. In addition, while XEROX and KODAK continued to remain strong, patent issuances from other companies in the regions stayed the same. "The fact that Rochester's patent growth has outpaced the national numbers is a very positive signal for the region," stated Michael Hoffman. "We expect growth in technology businesses within the region to follow suit."

To obtain a pdf of this quarter's Patent Index, please e-mail hwemail@hoffmanwarnick.com or visit www.hoffmanwarnick.com.

About Hoffman Warnick LLC: Hoffman Warnick LLC is an intellectual property law firm focusing on biotechnology, nanotechnology, computers and software, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering. Hoffman Warnick is committed to providing the highest quality services including: domestic and international property rights procurement, dispute resolution, and licensing.