Protecting Creations of the Mind
PIPLO helps businesses and entrepreneurs register and defend their trademarks, patents, and copyrights with transparent pricing and experienced, personal counsel.
Based in Charlottesville, VA and serving clients throughout Virginia and beyond.
Kimberly O. Snead
IP Attorney/Owner
Member, Virginia State Bar
Member, United States Patent Bar
WHAT WE DO
Patents
From patentability searches to patent applications, prosecution before the USPTO to post-registration maintenance, we protect your inventions at every stage.
Trademarks
Register and protect your name, logo, or slogan. We handle searches, applications, prosecution, and enforcement.
Copyrights
Understand and protect your ownership rights to original creative works with practical, cost-effective counsel and strategy.
WHY PIPLO
25+ years of IP experience
Kimberly has been practicing IP law since 1999 — including prosecution before the USPTO and international filings.
Transparent, flat-fee pricing
You'll know the cost before we begin. No surprise bills. Our fee estimates are published on the site so you can plan.
Virtual office, personal service
No overhead means lower costs for you. PIPLO operates virtually, being headquartered in Virginia with consulting support in South Carolina. We can serve clients anywhere while staying rooted in the areas we love.
Free initial consultation
Not sure where to start? Schedule a free 30-minute call, Zoom, or in-person meeting with Kimberly to discuss your situation and get a clear sense of your options.