The Marbury Law Group

What The Marbury Law Group does

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is a private intellectual property and technology law boutique headquartered in Reston, Virginia, in the Dulles Technology Corridor. The firm was formed in 2009 from the merger of Roberts Mardula & Wertheim, LLC (founded 1994) and Hansen Huang Technology Law Group, LLP, and operates as a partner-owned PLLC with approximately 22 legal professionals (8 partners, 13 associates, 1 patent agent). Its practice spans the full IP lifecycle: patent drafting and prosecution, trademark and copyright protection, IP litigation and enforcement, trade secrets, IP licensing and technology transfer, brand protection, IP due diligence, and adjacent commercial litigation and employment law. Technical disciplines covered include AI/ML, NLP, computer vision, semiconductors, telecommunications, medical devices, clean technology, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemical engineering.

The firm serves a horizontally diversified client base spanning Fortune 500 companies, mid-size technology companies, high-tech startups, venture capital funds, and individual inventors, with delivery anchored in direct attorney-client engagement. The firm operates as a lower-cost alternative to large 'big-law' firms, offering significantly lower billing rates and flat fees on certain matters, while leveraging its geographic proximity to the USPTO in Alexandria for efficient patent prosecution. Distribution is driven primarily by client referrals, professional reputation, thought leadership publishing, and industry conference participation. The firm carries notable external recognition, including a Juristat Top 35 national ranking, AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and continuous listing by IP Today as a Top Trademark Firm since 2008.

Revenue is generated through traditional hourly attorney billing with flat fees on selected engagements, and rates are not publicly disclosed. The firm has no parent company, no outside equity ownership, and no public funding history. Recent strategic actions include the April 2023 hire of Senior Partner Thomas L. Irving (47+ years of IP experience with a pharmaceutical/life sciences focus) and the October 2025 firm-wide Attorney AI Summit, signaling measured investment in AI-augmented practice delivery. The firm is independently owned and controlled by its partner-level attorneys.

Name

The Marbury Law Group

Legal name

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC

Website

https://marburylaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Marbury Law Group is a Reston, Virginia-based IP and technology law boutique serving Fortune 500 companies, mid-size tech firms, startups, VC funds, and individual inventors, with ~22 legal professionals offering patent prosecution, trademark, litigation, licensing, and IP due diligence services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Law Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Patent prosecution
• Trademark services
• IP litigation
• Technology law

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Traditional attorney fee billing for legal services including patent prosecution, litigation, trademark prosecution, and other IP services. The firm offers significantly lower billing rates than large 'big-law' firms and provides flat fees for certain services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Marbury Law Group is an intellectual property and technology law firm that provides legal services including patent drafting and prosecution, trademark and copyright law, IP litigation and enforcement, IP licensing and technology transfer, brand protection, trade secret protection, commercial litigation, and employment law. The firm serves Fortune 500 companies, mid-size technology companies, high tech startups, venture capital funds, and solo inventors, focusing on technical disciplines including AI, machine learning, semiconductors, software, medical devices, clean technology, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.

Product overview

The Marbury Law Group is a full-service intellectual property and technology law firm offering a unified portfolio of legal services rather than a software product. The core offerings include Strategic IP Counseling, Patent Drafting & Prosecution (covering AI, robotics, software, semiconductors, medical devices, cleantech, and biotechnology), Trademark & Copyright Law, Litigation & Enforcement, IP Licensing and Technology Transfer, Brand Protection, Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, and Employment Law. The firm serves Fortune 500 companies, startups, venture capital funds, and emerging technology leaders from its Reston, Virginia location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic IP Counseling Strategic intellectual property counseling including IP due diligence, audits, patent and trademark opinions, valuation of IP assets, and patent portfolio management for startups and emerging technology companies.
• Patent Drafting & Prosecution Drafting and worldwide prosecution of patent applications covering technical areas including AI, robotics, software, semiconductors, medical devices, cleantech, nanotechnology, and biotechnology.
• Trademark & Copyright Law Comprehensive federal, state, and international trademark practice including screening, dispute resolution, licensing, and copyright protection services.
• Litigation & Enforcement Patent infringement litigation, trademark disputes, copyright infringement litigation, theft of trade secrets litigation, inter partes review proceedings, and post grant review proceedings.
• IP Licensing and Technology Transfer IP monetization services including marketing, licensing, and sale of intellectual property assets through public auctions, direct sales, and licensing agreements.
• Brand Protection Brand protection services including anti-counterfeiting, combating pirated products and grey market goods, and enforcement through civil and criminal actions.
• Trade Secrets Trade secret protection services including inventory of trade secret assets, auditing protection measures, establishing protection policies, and advising on patent versus trade secret decisions.
• Commercial Litigation Commercial litigation representation in federal and state courts at trial and appellate levels covering the full dispute lifecycle.
• Employment Law Employment law services for both employers and employees including non-compete agreements, employment handbooks, discrimination matters, and EEOC representation.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mason Enterprise Center / SBDC VirginiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobert Hansen volunteers at the Mason Enterprise Center, which is the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for Virginia's Fairfax and Loudon Counties, providing business, M&A, and legal counseling to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fish & Richardson: Largest IP-only law firm in the U.S. with significant patent prosecution and litigation capabilities. Comparable on core IP service offerings and technology client base, though larger and more geographically distributed.
• Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox: D.C.-based IP boutique specializing in patent prosecution, litigation, and post-grant proceedings. Direct competitor in technology-focused IP work for Fortune 500 and emerging tech clients.
• Mintz: Boston-based law firm with significant IP practice alongside broader corporate and litigation services. Comparable on IP prosecution and litigation work for technology and life sciences clients.
• Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks: Boston-based IP boutique with strong technical expertise in biotech, medical devices, and software. Comparable on technical depth and IP service mix, focused on technology clients.
• Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt: Alexandria, VA-based IP boutique adjacent to USPTO. Direct competitor in patent prosecution with similar technical specialization and D.C.-area positioning.
• Knobbe Martens: West Coast IP boutique with deep technical expertise across biotech, software, and medical devices. Comparable on patent prosecution and IP litigation services, with similar technical depth and target client mix.
• Banner & Witcoff: Long-standing IP boutique specializing in patent prosecution, litigation, and counseling. Direct peer with similar focus on technology companies and patent portfolio management.
• Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner: Premier IP boutique law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. serving similar enterprise technology clients with patent prosecution, litigation, and trademark work. Directly comparable in practice mix, target clients, and D.C.-area positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cooley LLP: Am Law firm with premier technology and life sciences client base and significant IP practice. Overlapping service offerings but with broader corporate, litigation, and regulatory capabilities.
• Foley & Lardner: Am Law firm with substantial IP practice including patent prosecution and IP litigation. Marbury partner Leon Radomsky was previously a partner at Foley. Comparable overlap on IP services, but broader corporate practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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