Our Philosophy
Garcia-Zamor Intellectual Property Law, LLC
Our IP Law Philosophy
For more than fifteen years, the intellectual property law firm of Garcia-Zamor has served clients worldwide from its convenient location in the heart of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area. We grew our firm and earned our excellent reputation by consistently providing superior work product. Everything we do is completed by multiple IP law attorneys working in unison, because our entire team is Passionately Devoted to Your Success®.
Garcia-Zamor Intellectual Property Law, LLC assists clients of all sizes with their intellectual property and business law matters. Each intellectual property law attorney at Garcia-Zamor, strives to provide our clients with industry leading accessibility, quality, and experience.
Our founder, Ruy Garcia-Zamor, started Garcia-Zamor Intellectual Property Law, LLC more than a fifteen years ago after nine years of representing numerous clients, including electronics manufacturer Samsung. Mr. Garcia-Zamor envisioned a firm where clients are treated as partners rather than accounts; where each intellectual property law attorney in the firm is treated as team member rather than employee; and where teamwork and a singular dedication to clients yield superior results.
His vision led to the development of our collaborative process for handling every matter. We begin each representation with an initial consultation to discuss all potential intellectual property protections and to explain the processes for obtaining these rights. When authorized to prepare applications or any other documents or filings, our IP law attorneys consult with at least one other attorney to ensure that every matter is reviewed by multiple attorneys and that all feasible strategies are considered. This guarantees that every matter is given the maximum amount of attention by an intellectual property law attorney. We then update you regularly on the progress of your matters, explaining any changes and necessary actions to make sure you’re following along every step of the way.
Using this model, we now serve hundreds of clients in the United States and abroad, including clients in over thirty countries worldwide. We’ve watched some of our oldest clients grow and prosper, and we hope to do the same for you.
Our Attorneys
Garcia-Zamor Intellectual Property Law, LLC
The Intellectual Property Attorney Team
Ruy Garcia-Zamor
About Ruy Garcia-Zamor
Ruy Garcia-Zamor received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar and the Pennsylvania State Bar. Mr. Garcia-Zamor is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal and Third Circuits. He has more than two decades of experience helping clients develop and enforce their intellectual property portfolios.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor is a specialist in mechanical and electromechanical technologies including automated packaging and material handling equipment, consumer electronics such as storage devices, printers, toner devices, bottles and other food containers, food processing equipment, jewelry pieces and manufacturing, color photocopiers, anti-theft devices, shock absorbing materials, powered wheelchairs, oil extraction equipment, medical devices and medical device sterilizers, toys, including remote control vehicles and seasonal novelty items, and automotive components, such as brake systems, batteries, vehicle air conditioning, air bag design, two/four wheel drive shift mechanisms, combustion engine design, and anti-theft systems.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor has prepared patent applications for software and business methods implemented over computer networks in the areas of casino operations, management of medical accounting including patient accounts, education, and more.
As part of his practice, Mr. Garcia-Zamor regularly advises clients on infringement matters and prepares thorough patent opinions in connection with both routine product clearance studies and infringement lawsuits. He advises clients of infringement risks for products currently in development, conducts detailed studies of the public record and prior art literature, and evaluates competitors’ patents to identify defects.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor also counsels clients on trademark, cybersquatting, and unfair competition issues. In addition, he has advised clients on various issues relating to doing business on the internet, including domain name registration strategy for new products and services, policing brand abuse and domain name registration scams, online copyright infringement, and web site linking. Mr. Garcia-Zamor has also negotiated and drafted trademark licenses, domain name transfer agreements and other internet related documents.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor regularly advises clients on business law matters, including business entity formation and various contractual matters. He regularly prepares manufacturing agreements, teaming agreements, sale of business agreements, distribution contracts, SBIR agreements, software development agreements, privacy policies, terms of use agreements, operating agreements, and the like.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor is active in the US District Court for the District for Maryland. He has represented clients in patent infringement litigation before the court and taken on pro bono clients on behalf of the court. Mr. Garcia-Zamor represents clients in business disputes. He has also litigated trademark and unfair competition issues in the federal courts. He has also handled domain name disputes.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor was Chairman of the Patent and Trademark Office Coordination Committee of the Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association from 1999 to 2001. He was an adjunct professor at Temple University where he taught in the area of law, technology, and e-commerce.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA). He is also a member of the MSBA’s Entertainment & Sports Law section, Business Law section, Litigation section, and its Intellectual Property section.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor is a member of, and active in, Networking Maryland, the Howard County chapter of LeTip, and participates in the Howard County Chamber of Commerce which represents businesses in Howard County, Maryland on issues that affect budget and taxes, economic development and positive business climate (regulatory climate, redevelopment, etc.), education and workforce development, environmental issues and legislation, health care and transportation. Mr. Garcia-Zamor was the president of Networking Maryland from 2017-2019, past president from 2019-2021, and is currently serving as vice-president of the chapter.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program in the Baltimore region. He is active in the GS10K alumni network.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor has been an active member of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce which helps businesses bridge differences in legal, regulatory, and economic systems, as well as language and culture. The United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce is the leading bi-national business organization working to build mutually beneficial trade and investment relationships in the Americas. The organization’s mission is to promote business between the United States and Mexico.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. At various times Mr. Garcia-Zamor has been a member of the American Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
Prior to starting Garcia-Zamor Intellectual Property Law, LLC, Mr. Garcia-Zamor spent more than nine years representing numerous clients, including electronics manufacturer Samsung. Mr. Garcia-Zamor was driven to start Garcia-Zamor IP Law by his vision of a firm where clients are treated as partners rather than accounts; where attorneys are treated as team members rather than employees; and where teamwork and a singular dedication to clients yield superior results.
Mr. Garcia-Zamor is a supporter of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Survivors Benefit Fund (SBA) to support the families of agents and task force officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Ruy has been happily married for over 26 years and loves spending time with his wife, three children, Rosie, the laziest Golden Retriever ever, and Holly, a Golden Retriever puppy whose main job is chasing Rosie.
Jeremy F. Unterborn
About Jeremy Unterborn
Mr. Unterborn is an attorney primarily focusing on patent prosecution, mainly in the fields of mathematics, physics, and mechanical technologies, including bearings, pulley devices, rotary position encoders, pressure sensors, wheel hub assemblies, sealing assemblies, braking devices, constant velocity joints, pressure relief valves, cam follower roller devices, lubrication systems, divider devices for flow of lubricant. He has written patentability opinions and drafted several patent applications, especially with new and first-time inventors.
Mr. Unterborn also counsels clients in various trademark matters including portfolio strategy, responding to cease and desist letters, and filing and prosecuting trademark applications.
Mr. Unterborn has drafted privacy policies, non-disclosure agreements, end user license agreements, terms of service, and various other contracts both related to the field of intellectual property and otherwise.
Mr. Unterborn has also assisted in the litigation of patent, trademark, and copyright matters.
Mr. Unterborn was a radio broadcaster for Washington & Lee University Radio (WLUR – 91.5FM) providing live commentary for sporting events and hosting a weekly radio show. He is also a brother of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta and a current member of the Potomac Curling Club. He is also a member of the Sons of the American Legion and obtained the Eagle Rank with the Boy Scouts of America.
Ilja Khavrutskii
About Ilja Khavrutskii
Ilja Khavrutskii is currently pursuing his Juris Doctorate at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. There, he is also working towards obtaining a certificate from the Law and Technology Institute, Intellectual Property Track, and is a member of the Law and Technology Students Association. Ilja is also a member of AIPLA.
Mr. Khavrutskii was commissioned by the U.S. Navy, Medical Services Corps, in 2017. He has served on active duty and in selected reserves as both a Biochemist and a Microbiologist. He has significant leadership and research experience. Elisha received his PhD in Chemistry from Emory University and did two postdoctoral tours at The Scripps Research Institute and the University of California San Diego before moving to Maryland, in 2009, where he started working at Fort Detrick as a research scientist, with the Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute, under a contract with the Henry Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine.
Ilja Khavrutskii is a specialist primarily focusing on patent prosecution—mainly in the fields of chemical and mechanical technologies, including bearings, material manufacture, pulley devices, rotary position encoders, pressure sensors, wheel hub assemblies, sealing assemblies, braking devices, constant velocity joints, pressure relief valves, cam follower roller devices, lubrication systems, and divider devices for flow of lubricant.
Ilja lives in Germantown, Maryland, has three kids, Shannah (16), Simon (19), and Daniel (23), and enjoys spending his free time running (he completed four Marine Corps Marathons) and sailing on the Chesapeake Bay (he is ASA 104 certified).
Matt Huber
About Matthew Huber
Matthew Huber is currently pursuing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Prior to law school, Mr. Huber obtained his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park. He then proceeded to work in the engineering field for WSC, Inc., where he utilized WSC’s software to develop HMI screens, flow-base models, and logic for various aspects of a powerplant simulator.
Mr. Huber is a specialist primarily focusing on patent prosecution—mainly in the fields of chemical and mechanical technologies, including bearings, material manufacture, pulley devices, rotary position encoders, pressure sensors, wheel hub assemblies, sealing assemblies, braking devices, constant velocity joints, pressure relief valves, cam follower roller devices, lubrication systems, and divider devices for flow of lubricant.
Mabel Carter
About Mabel Carter
Mabel Carter is pursuing her Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Baltimore School of Law, with a focus on patent law. Ms. Carter holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in German from Salisbury University Clarke Honors College. During her time at Salisbury University, she interned at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center, where she contributed to troubleshooting efforts for the Mars Rover Curiosity. She also conducted research on cancer treatment options for a project titled “Research Kills Cancer.”
Ms. Carter is a specialist primarily focusing on patent prosecution—mainly in the fields of chemical and mechanical technologies, including bearings, material manufacture, pulley devices, rotary position encoders, pressure sensors, wheel hub assemblies, sealing assemblies, braking devices, constant velocity joints, pressure relief valves, cam follower roller devices, lubrication systems, and divider devices for flow of lubricant.
In between her academic pursuits, Ms. Carter devoted a year to teaching science—a commitment made possible by her receipt of the Robert E. Noyce Scholarship from the National Science Foundation.
Beyond her academic and professional achievements, Ms. Carter currently resides in Baltimore, MD, where she actively participates in fitness classes at Orange Theory. Additionally, she is a proud alumni of Alpha Phi Omega, a community service fraternity that embodies her commitment to contributing to the community.
Ethan Eisenhart
About Ethan Eisenhart
Ethan Eisenhart is currently pursuing his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Baltimore School of Law (UBSL). At UBSL, Mr. Eisenhart is a writing law scholar, and is a member of the law school Honor Society. Ethan Eisenhart received his B.S. in Molecular Cellular Biology and Physiology, with a minor in Chemistry from California State University in Long Beach.
Mr. Eisenhart Is a specialist primarily focusing on patent prosecution—mainly in the fields of medical devices, including electrosurgical devices, thermal therapies, ablation techniques, sensors, diagnostic devices, mechanical devices and skin treatments.
Why Garcia-Zamor
Garcia-Zamor Intellectual Property Law, LLC
The Garcia-Zamor IP Attorney Difference
- Experience – Garcia-Zamor has over two decades of experience helping a wide range of clients, from individuals to multimillion dollar corporations, develop complete intellectual property portfolios.
- Reputation – Garcia-Zamor is trusted by companies of all sizes, including some of the largest corporations in the US and law firms in numerous other countries. This reputation is the result of consistently delivering high quality work.
- Affordability – Garcia-Zamor delivers the highest quality work product at affordable prices to help our clients maximize their intellectual property budgets.
- Teamwork – Our collaborative approach guarantees that multiple attorneys will review every matter, ensuring that all strategies are considered and every matter is given our full attention.
A complete intellectual property portfolio is like a set of golf clubs. Patents are like your irons, trademarks your woods, and other legal documents like your specialty clubs. You may be able to play a round with one or two clubs, but that would be a tremendous competitive disadvantage, especially when you’re up against players with a full set of clubs.
Our goal of each intellectual property attorney on our team is to offer advice and services to help you build a complete intellectual property portfolio. You may be starting with a single invention, idea, or brand, but these starting points can be gateways to numerous intellectual property protections. No business or invention can reach its full potential without making the best use of patents, trademarks, proper business entity formation, licensing agreements, employee agreements, NDAs, and more.
- The Best Choice – An Intellectual Property Attorney from Garcia-Zamor is the best choice for helping you develop your complete intellectual property portfolio.
Our Coat Of Arms
Garcia-Zamor Intellectual Property Law, LLC
The Coat Of Arms
Garcia-Zamor IP Law is committed to the success of our clients and it is important to us that our clients know that we are Passionately Devoted To Your Success®. The Garcia-Zamor mission is to help our clients’ businesses grow and prosper. Our Coat of Arms underscores those characteristics and values that are central to our practice and which support our mission. These values are set forth in the four Latin words found in the quadrants of the shield in our coat of arms: Scientia, Firmus, Sophia, and Qualitas. Each Latin word is accompanied by a tree icon that also symbolizes that value.
Scientia stands for Knowledge and Skill and is represented by the Apple Tree which signifies abundance of knowledge.
Firmus stands for Steadfast and Solid and is represented by the Oak Tree which symbolizes strength and durability.
Sophia stands for Wisdom and Experience and is represented by the Redwood Tree which symbolizes majesty, power, and wisdom.
Qualitas stands for Quality and Excellence and is represented by the Cedar Tree which symbolizes strength and protection.
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Our Clients
Garcia-Zamor Intellectual Property Law firm provides high quality, cost effective intellectual property legal services that give our clients significant advantages in the marketplace. In addition to excellent legal services, we pride ourselves in being responsive to client communications and in exceeding expectations. We take a personal interest in our clients’ businesses and explain all of the available options so that an informed business decision can be made. Our business practices allow our clients to build more extensive portfolios or direct resources toward other business objectives. Talk to a Garcia-Zamor intellectual property attorney today.
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