Intellectual Property

Many businesses start with a simple idea and from there grow into a thriving operation upon which many employees depend.  Protecting the intellectual property associated with that idea is therefore of paramount importance to business owners.

Our intellectual property attorneys assist clients in the registration and protection of their original copyrighted works, as well as their trade names, trademarks and service marks.  Our broad experience also encompasses the digital world, which includes web site content and domain names.

As consultants to national and international businesses in diverse industries, we offer a broad range of services, including managing U.S. trademark portfolios, prosecuting trademark registration applications and advising on trademark clearance and selection.

On the transactional side, we regularly advise and assist clients in licensing and transferring trademarks, and in lending transactions using intellectual property as collateral.  When our clients’ trademarks, copyrights, patents or trade secrets are infringed, or our clients are accused of infringement, we strive to achieve a speedy resolution, aggressively litigation when necessary to protect our clients’ interests.

• Represented international dietary supplement manufacturer in patent infringement case brought by alleged inventory of supplement formula.
• Represented sales representative for foreign factories in trademark dispute with United States trademark owner for popular garment brand.
• Represented distributor of gifts and accessories in copyright infringement case against national retailer.
• Represented real estate management company in challenge to its trademark by national developer.
• Represented health and wellness company in challenge to trademark registration application in United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Represented national bridge loan lender in cancellation proceeding in United States Patent and Trademark Office.