Overview

Our firm litigates intellectual property cases in federal and state court. As plaintiffs, our clients have obtained preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, in addition to damages and favorable settlements. As defendants, our clients have defeated claims for injunctive relief and damages and have maintained their competitive places in the market. Our attorneys have experience litigating and advising on trademark, copyright, trade secret, and patent matters. We also regularly litigate internet and advertising cases. We often share risk with our clients through contingency arrangements on intellectual property infringement cases.

Experience

Trademark

  • Prosecution and defense of cases involving Infringement, Dilution, Trade Dress, Comparative Advertising
  • Claims before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

Copyright

  • Prosecution and defense of disputes, including cease and desist demands, infringement litigation, commercial arbitration, and defense of third-party actions
  • Application of copyright law to changing technologies

Trade Secret

  • Litigation of cases involving competitors as well as employers and former employees
  • Defend Trade Secrets Act and state trade secrets statutes
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality

Patent

  • Prosecution and defense of infringement cases

Unfair Competition

  • Business competitors
  • Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices

Domain Name Disputes

  • ICANN Arbitration
  • Anti-cybersquatting

Rights of Publicity

  • Name, image, and likeness, including with respect to college athletes

Advertising and Marketing Litigation

  • Affiliate Marketing
  • False Advertising
  • CAN-SPAM
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