Volpe and Koenig, P.C.

What Volpe and Koenig, P.C. does

Volpe and Koenig, P.C. is a privately held, full-service intellectual property law firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a secondary office in New Jersey. Founded in 1987, the firm provides a comprehensive range of IP legal services including patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademark and brand protection, copyright registration, licensing and monetization, strategic IP counseling, trade secret protection, IPRs and post-grant proceedings, design patents, IP due diligence, patent acquisitions, portfolio management, privacy and data security, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm organizes its work into specialized technology practice areas covering mechanical technologies, computer software and artificial intelligence, life sciences and chemistry, automotive technology and innovation, medical devices, processing and manufacturing, wireless communications, image processing, and technology transfer.

The firm serves a horizontally diversified client base across the United States and internationally, including Fortune 500 companies, publicly traded corporations, private equity firms, startups and entrepreneurs, universities and research institutions, and medical device companies. International client work is supported through a Foreign Associate Network spanning Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Americas; the firm has filed 9,939 U.S. patent cases, 4,846 foreign patent cases, and obtained 5,765 U.S. patents over the past five years. The firm also produces proprietary thought-leadership content including the "IP Goes Pop" podcast, the "Imagine That IP Law" blog, the "IP Insider" newsletter, and the published reference book "FDA and Intellectual Property Strategies for Medical Device Technologies," and runs the IPromise annual nonprofit grant campaign.

Volpe and Koenig operates a sales-led B2B professional services model, with revenue generated through hourly and matter-based legal fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is typically scoped by matter complexity, jurisdiction, and engagement type. The firm is led by President and Shareholder John C. Donch Jr. (appointed February 2020) and is independently owned by its attorney shareholders, with no disclosed parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership. As of 2026 the firm is actively operating, publishing content, and recruiting.

Name

Volpe and Koenig, P.C.

Legal name

Volpe and Koenig, P.C.

Website

https://vklaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Volpe and Koenig, P.C. is a Philadelphia-based, privately held intellectual property law firm (founded 1987) serving U.S. and global clients across patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademark, copyright, licensing, and specialized technology practice areas including AI, life sciences, automotive, and medical devices.

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)

akta.pro secondary industries

IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI), Trade Secret Protection & IP Strategy (BPAHAMAD), IP Compliance, Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement (BPAHAMAK), Standards-Essential Patents (SEP) & FRAND Advisory (BPAHAMAL), Copyright Services & Content Protection (BPAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Patent prosecution
• IP litigation
• Trademark protection
• Patent licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Revenue: Full-service intellectual property law firm providing legal services including patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademark registration, copyright protection, licensing negotiations, and strategic counseling to U.S. and international clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Volpe and Koenig, P.C. is an intellectual property law firm providing patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademark and brand protection, copyright protection, licensing and monetization, strategic counseling, trade secrets, and post-grant proceedings before the USPTO and federal courts. The firm also delivers specialized industry-focused IP services across mechanical technologies, computer software/AI, life sciences and chemistry, automotive, medical devices, wireless communications, and image processing, supported by a global foreign associate network for international IP protection.

Product overview

Volpe and Koenig, P.C. is an intellectual property law firm offering comprehensive legal services rather than a technology product company. The firm provides a broad portfolio of IP legal services organized by practice areas including Patent Prosecution, IP Litigation, Trademark and Brand Protection, Copyrights, Licensing and Monetization, Strategic Counseling, Trade Secrets, and Post-Grant Proceedings. Specialized practice groups cover Mechanical Technologies, Computer Software and Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences and Chemistry, Automotive Technology, Medical Devices, Processing and Manufacturing, and Technology Transfer. The firm also produces educational content through the 'IP Goes Pop' podcast and the 'Imagine That IP Law' blog. Notable publications include the book 'FDA and Intellectual Property Strategies for Medical Device Technologies.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IP Goes Pop: The firm's intellectual property podcast exploring IP topics through pop culture lens.
• IPromise
• The Intellectual Property Insider

Products and services

• Patent Prosecution Preparation and prosecution of utility and design patents for mechanical, electrical, chemical, and computer technologies before the USPTO and international patent offices. For inventors, in-house counsel, and corporations seeking patent protection.
• IP Litigation Enforcement and defense of intellectual property rights in federal courts, including patent, trademark, and copyright litigation, as well as arbitration and licensing negotiations. For rights holders and accused infringers in IP disputes.
• Trademark and Brand Protection Registration, enforcement, and management of trademarks to protect brand identity and prevent counterfeiting. For brand owners and consumer-facing companies.
• Copyrights Protection and registration of copyrighted works, including software, creative content, and digital media. For software developers, content creators, and media companies.
• Licensing and Monetization Negotiation and drafting of patent licensing agreements, agreements of sale, confidentiality agreements, and non-disclosure agreements to help clients monetize IP assets. For IP owners and licensees.
• Strategic Counseling Advisory services for IP portfolio management, patent clearance studies, validity opinions, and long-term IP strategy development. For corporations building or refining IP strategy.
• Trade Secrets Protection of confidential business information and proprietary technologies through trade secret policies and agreements. For companies with confidential know-how and proprietary processes.
• IPRs and Post-Grant Proceedings Inter partes review and other post-grant proceedings before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board. For patent challengers and patent owners defending patentability.
• IP Due Diligence Analysis and evaluation of intellectual property assets during mergers, acquisitions, investments, and licensing transactions. For M&A parties, investors, and acquirers.
• Privacy and Data Security Legal counsel on data privacy regulations, compliance requirements, and intellectual property considerations in data-driven businesses. For companies handling personal data and IP-sensitive information.
• Startup and Entrepreneur Services Tailored IP services for startups and emerging companies, including patentability assessments, IP strategy development, and cost-effective portfolio building. For pre-revenue and early-stage companies preparing to raise capital.
• Mechanical Technologies Practice Legal services covering mechanical and electromechanical technologies including automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, medical devices, and consumer products. For manufacturers and inventors in mechanical technology sectors.
• Computer Software and Artificial Intelligence Practice IP legal services for computer technology innovations including semiconductor design, software patents, business methods, cloud computing, and AI/machine learning technologies. For software companies, AI startups, and semiconductor firms.
• Life Sciences and Chemistry Practice Legal services for biotech, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries covering biologics, small molecules, gene therapy, agricultural biotechnology, and medical devices. For life sciences companies and research organizations.
• Automotive Technology and Innovation Practice Specialized IP services for the automotive industry covering vehicle electronics, autonomous driving technologies, electric vehicles, and connected car systems. For OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and emerging auto manufacturers.
• Medical Devices Practice IP legal services for medical device companies covering implants, surgical tools, diagnostic equipment, and FDA regulatory considerations. For medical device designers, manufacturers, and marketers.
• Technology Transfer Facilitation of technology transfer between universities, research institutions, and commercial entities including startup formation and commercialization strategies. For university tech transfer offices and research institutions.
• Wireless Communications Practice IP services for wireless technology including cellular standards, protocols, network architectures, and telecommunications patents. For telecom equipment makers, standards-body participants, and wireless technology companies.
• FDA and Intellectual Property Strategies for Medical Device Technologies (Book) Comprehensive guide co-authored by Gerald B. Halt Jr. on navigating FDA regulatory requirements and IP protection strategies for medical device technologies. For medical device professionals, regulatory affairs teams, and IP counsel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,765 U.S. patents issued in past five years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Foreign Associate NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of foreign associates protecting and enforcing clients' intellectual property interests worldwide. Attorneys work with foreign associates in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America, and South America.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodwin Procter: National full-service firm with a significant IP and technology transactions group. Competes for IP mandates from life sciences and technology clients while offering broader services.
• Foley & Lardner: National full-service firm with IP practices spanning life sciences, medical devices, and mechanical technologies. Overlaps with Volpe Koenig's tech-vertical practice groups.
• Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati: Premier tech-focused law firm with strong IP and patent litigation capabilities. Directly comparable on IP services for technology clients, with a much larger corporate practice.
• Cooley LLP: Large full-service firm with a sizable IP practice serving technology and life sciences clients. Overlaps on patent prosecution and IP litigation but offers a broader corporate and litigation platform.
• McDermott Will & Emery: Global law firm with a strong IP practice, particularly in life sciences and patent litigation. Competes for similar IP mandates and offers international reach.

Direct peers

• Fish & Richardson: One of the largest U.S. IP-only law firms with deep patent prosecution, litigation, and post-grant practices. Directly comparable in business model and core IP offering, with a larger national footprint.
• Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt: Established IP boutique focused on patent prosecution, litigation, and post-grant proceedings. Highly comparable in offering and client profile, especially in mechanical and electrical technologies.
• Wolf Greenfield: Boston-based IP boutique specializing in patent prosecution, litigation, and strategic counseling, with strong electrical and computer technology practices. Directly comparable niche IP firm.
• Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox: Specialist patent prosecution and litigation firm in the D.C. metro with deep technical bench. Competes for similar patent prosecution and IP strategy mandates, particularly in biotech and software.
• Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner: Premier IP-only firm with strong patent prosecution and litigation capabilities, particularly in technology and life sciences. Closely aligned with Volpe Koenig on practice mix and client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/VolpeKoenig
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkrZDt-ta_RqGMnSuhvbETw
• Facebookfacebook.com/volpekoenig
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volpe-and-koenig-p.c.
• Instagraminstagram.com/volpekoenig

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Volpe and Koenig, P.C.