Clayton focuses his practice on the Intellectual Property Practice Group.  He counsels individual and corporate clients on all aspects of patents, trademarks and copyrights.  He also prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications in the chemical, mechanical and business method arts.  Clay has prepared oral and written patentability, freedom to practice, non-infringement, and validity opinions.  He also has extensive experience in drafting intellectual property agreements which have involved licensing, consulting, confidentiality and settlement issues.  Clay’s patent litigation experience includes appearances in federal court and before the International Trade Commission.