Trademarks, Patents & Other Intellectual Property
Our IP Group practices in all aspects of trademarks, patents, copyrights and unfair competition, ranging from litigation to regular counseling on distribution and related problems of manufacturer/dealer relationships, restrictive covenants, licensing, injunctions and deceptive advertising.
We aggressively represent all of our clients in their negotiations and, if required, litigation with agencies on matters including deceptive trade practices, deceptive advertising and statutory compliance. We have extensive experience in representing plaintiffs and defendants in copyright and Lanham Act litigation in the federal courts.
Patents Practice
Intangible assets may be most valuable part of your company. You work hard at developing your innovation, and as the world of patent laws continues to evolve, the protection and development of this valuable intellectual property remains critical to individuals and companies of all types.
Patents are an asset. They can be monetized or leveraged, licensed or sold. You can realize benefits from a patented invention even if the invention is never used in your products or services.
We understand the value of your ideas and regularly aid national and international clients to successfully navigate the complex legal procedures expected by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. We represent clients throughout all phases of a patent’s life from conception to enforcement. From the entrepreneur striving to organize and finance a start up venture, to the corporation seeking to protect their market share, we take pride in our innovative strategies and solutions designed to meet each client’s unique intellectual property needs.
In addition we have sophisticated and in-depth knowledge of the intricate and evolving provisions that govern the American Invents Act, including but not limited to: rescission of the publication grace period in the U.S.; litigation-type proceedings in the Patent & Trademark Office; and new challenges to patents in the Patent & Trademark Office.
Our practice encompasses all aspects of this complex and multidimensional area of law including patent litigation and dispute resolution, patent prosecution and portfolio development, licensing, opinions, analysis, and recommendations to design around.
The industries that we serve span a variety of technologies relating to electronics, computer science and physics, such as software; image processing; network base technologies; mobile applications; military systems; material science; RF-ID; fabrication and production of semiconductor devices; computer and network architecture and monitoring; signal coding/decoding; optical communications and lens technologies; mechanical devices; and medical devices.
We strive to obtain the best results for our clients, and with our combined legal knowledge, experience and technical insight, our Patent practice adds value to every stage of the patent development and protection process.