Aerospace & Defense Systems
Protecting Precision Engineering in High-Stakes, High-Performance Environments
Innovation in aerospace and defense demands excellence in reliability, weight optimization, thermal regulation, and system integrity—often under extreme conditions. At Schmeiser Olsen, we help clients protect the technologies that support flight, defense, and mission-critical operations, from structural assemblies and propulsion systems to thermal shielding, UAV platforms, and guidance mechanisms.
We work with aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors, and government technology suppliers to secure patents for core subsystems and integrated platforms—designed for performance under pressure and protection in competitive, security-conscious environments.
We protect the mechanical systems that carry risk—and responsibility—at altitude, in theater, and beyond.
Patent Strategy for Aerospace and Defense Engineering
Patents in this sector must reflect real-world deployment under demanding conditions—vibration, fatigue, G-load, thermal gradients, and redundancy requirements. We draft and prosecute patents that capture functional durability, system integration, and aerospace-grade precision. We structure claims to protect both novel subsystems and the system-wide advantages they enable—weight reduction, thermal control, or responsive control. We help clients secure patents in areas such as:
Structural Systems & Lightweight Materials
– Multi-material fuselage, nacelle, or fairing structures
– Honeycomb core, composite sandwich, and foam-core laminate designs
– Vibration-damping joints, couplings, and frame connectors
– Modular substructure assemblies for airframe or spacecraft design
Propulsion, Guidance & Control
– Turbomachinery innovations in compressors, turbines, or exhaust assemblies
– UAV propulsion and maneuvering systems with variable-pitch or thrust-vectoring
– Inertial guidance stabilization platforms and adaptive control surfaces
– Autonomous system coordination for drones, missiles, and orbital vehicles
Thermal, Fluid & Pressure Systems
– Heat shielding and thermal barrier coatings for high-speed or reentry conditions
– Cooling loop configurations for avionics, payloads, or propulsion cores
– Pressurization and dehumidification systems for crewed and uncrewed environments
– Advanced ducting, intake, and bleed air management solutions
Actuation, Payload & Landing Systems
– Redundant hydraulic and electromechanical actuators
– Deployment systems for antennas, solar arrays, or surveillance packages
– Shock-absorbing landing gear, skis, and skids for varied terrain or maritime conditions
– Payload delivery systems for defense and aerospace mission profiles
Manufacturing, Assembly & Testing Tools
– Jigs and fixtures for large-structure alignment and composite layup
– Nondestructive inspection techniques integrated into build processes
– Assembly sequencing innovations for multi-tier subsystems
– Environmental test integration for thermal-vacuum, vibration, or G-test validation
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Navigating IP Strategy in Regulated and Classified Projects
Protecting aerospace and defense IP often requires working within frameworks of ITAR compliance, classified project boundaries, and multi-contractor collaboration. We help clients address:
– Controlled technology restrictions and export-controlled innovations
– Invention rights allocation in government-funded or joint development contexts
– Trade secret vs. patent strategy for sensitive or deployment-specific inventions
– Patent prosecution and filing strategies for NATO and allied defense jurisdictions
– Security clearance coordination during invention disclosure and documentation
We coordinate with legal, technical, and compliance teams to ensure patents are both legally sound and operationally appropriate.
Partner with Counsel Who Understand Aerospace & Defense Systems
At Schmeiser Olsen, we work with energy innovators, utilities, and infrastructure developers to protect the systems that drive power generation, transmission, and reliability. Whether you’re building utility-scale turbines or developing pipeline control systems, we help ensure your engineering innovations are protected and aligned with commercial goals.
Protect the systems your industry depends on—with patent counsel fluent in mechanical infrastructure, energy systems, and field-ready innovation.
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