Santangelo & Ressue Law Offices, P.C.

About Santangelo & Ressue Law Offices, P.C.

Santangelo & Ressue Law Offices, P.C., also known as The Idea Asset Group, is an intellectual property law firm based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Operating since 1991, the practice serves innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, established businesses, and other clients seeking to protect and maximize idea-based assets. The firm’s stated practice covers patent law, trademark law, copyright law, trade secret law, and intellectual property transactions and litigation. It assists with obtaining, protecting, enforcing, and leveraging IP rights, from initial strategy and filings through U.S. and global portfolio development. Trademark-specific services include infringement litigation, trademark law attorneys, licensing, portfolio management, protection, and trial work. The firm presents itself as a comprehensive resource for clients at every stage of the intellectual property lifecycle, whether they are securing a first patent, strengthening a brand portfolio, defending against infringement claims, or structuring IP transactions.

Located at 125 S Howes St, 3rd floor, in Fort Collins, the office serves clients nationwide and worldwide, according to its website. The firm’s stated approach combines experienced legal counsel with personalized attention and practical business insight. It emphasizes responsive, strategic representation tailored to each client’s goals. This positioning appears to resonate with clients: the business holds a 4.9 rating from 40 reviews. Reviewers repeatedly mention attorneys by name, including Nicole Ressue, Luke Santangelo, David Kerr, Misha Macaw, and Al Wiedmann, and describe work on patent applications, trademark portfolios, licensing agreements, copyright disputes, cease-and-desist matters, and patent infringement litigation. Common praise centers on clear explanations of complex legal concepts, timely communication, and a practical understanding of business needs. Several reviews note successful outcomes in high-stakes disputes, including defense against copyright troll claims and a patent infringement lawsuit. Others highlight help with startup launches, medical device patents, design and utility patents, and trademark protection for small companies.

The firm’s public feedback is overwhelmingly positive, though not without a limitation. One review raises concerns about billing, follow-up, and perceived care in representation, which stands out against the broader pattern of satisfaction. Overall, Santangelo & Ressue Law Offices presents as a small, long-established IP practice with deep expertise and a client base that spans solo inventors to established organizations.