Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual property (IP) and technology are major sources of income for companies – and, also, frequent causes for litigation. From complex patent litigation to trademark and interference matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), companies need a comprehensive team of litigators that offer strategic vision, technical backgrounds and depth of experience. Our experienced IP litigation team handles an array of IP disputes for market leaders, fast-growing startups and individual innovators across many industries and a broad range of technologies at the bargaining table and at trial.
Our team manages all aspects of intellectual property disputes, assisting clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in connection with IP matters related to:
- Patent
- Trademark
- Proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes review and post-grant review
- Interferences and derivation related proceedings
- Trade dress
- Copyright infringement
- Unfair competition
- False advertising
- Misappropriation of trade secrets
- Antitrust
- Data privacy
- Counterfeiting
The IP litigation team brings together subject matter professionals that have advanced degrees and technical backgrounds in a variety of scientific and technical fields, including pharmaceuticals; chemistry; medical devices; computer science; internet commerce; consumer electronics; telecommunications; automotive systems; healthcare; and electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering. Armed with a remarkable command of the courtroom, our seasoned litigators are able to leverage this technical knowledge to develop a novel case strategy and execute on behalf of our clients before federal agencies and at trial.
Our IP litigation team regularly represents clients in federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate level, as well as before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the American Arbitration Association. Our IP litigators consistently have been successful in the federal courts where IP disputes are most often litigated, including appearances in more than 15 U.S. District Courts during the last five years. Our IP litigation attorneys also serve both as advocates and as neutrals in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
As the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act continues to shape the landscape of patent law, our attorneys vigorously represent both petitioners and patent owners in post-grant proceedings before the PTAB and have experience utilizing the new procedures in conjunction with our overall defense strategy. Our team’s breadth of experience in patent litigation matters, combined with our patent prosecution experience before the USPTO, enables us to help our clients successfully navigate the intricacies of the PTAB’s procedural rules, including those related to inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR) and covered business method (CBM) proceedings.
Our IP team also conducts IP clearance, validity, infringement, and enforceability analyses for clients, including a thorough counseling on the nuances of IP procurement, product development, attorney-client privilege and attorney work product doctrines. We provide a comprehensive approach that helps our clients achieve their business goals, protect their rights and resolve their intellectual property disputes in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Experience
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Representation of the plaintiff in a patent infringement lawsuit relating to a patent on an award-winning toy
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Representation of software company in “bet-the-company” litigation involving trade secret misappropriation, trademark claims, unfair competition, defamation, and various cyber-torts
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Representation of multinational provider of integrated technology in software migration and implementation dispute
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Representation of one of the world’s largest manufacturers of outdoor camping gear against claims of patent infringement
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Representation of Camping World, one of the nation’s largest retailers of RVs, RV accessories and RV-related services, in Federal Circuit Court against claims of patent infringement
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Represented AutoZone in a patent infringement case and were granted summary judgment of non-infringement
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Representation of a pharmaceutical company in a patent infringement case related to the sale and marketing of a cancer treatment drug
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Successful representation of national restaurant company in suit to protect its concept’s most important trademark
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Representation of one of largest mobile phone manufacturers in the world in matter involving counterfeiting of its products
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Representation of management and publishing company in suit by well-known entertainer to “break” management and publishing contracts
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Chambers USA
"Notable practice with deep experience in the full gamut of IP matters. Particular strength in the technology and healthcare spaces, as well as a growing practice in the sports sector. Possesses the capacity to handle sophisticated IP transactions and high-stakes litigation relating to patent and trademark infringement. 'The team has significant bench strength and they understand our business model."
From Chambers USA 2022