Intellectual Property:  Intellectual Property Litigation

Trademark Litigation

We enforce some of the world’s most famous trademarks and trade dress in jurisdictions across the country. Recent successes include:

  • Procuring a $2 million settlement in favor of a major retailer in a trademark infringement action in the Southern District of New York
  • Prevailing in a false advertising trial on behalf of a leading food manufacturer.
  • Successful representation of numerous franchisors in franchise agreement enforcement actions involving trademark infringement.

In addition to successful litigation of Lanham Act cases through trial, we have achieved success for clients in a number of cases following favorable decisions at the preliminary injunction or summary judgment stages. We proactively pursue mediation and other alternative dispute resolution vehicles when appropriate.

Patent Litigation

We have handled patent litigation in more than thirty federal district courts, including key patent venues in:

  • California
  • Delaware
  • Illinois
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Texas
  • Virginia

Our experience includes dozens of patent interference matters before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and successful appeals before the Federal Circuit. We staff cases to bring the best blend of litigation savvy and technical skill to each matter. Our current patent litigation docket covers a wide array of technologies, including:

  • Antivirus vaccines
  • Cancer treatments
  • Medical devices
  • Prosthetics
  • Safety razors
  • Films
  • Software
  • Control systems
  • Wireless communication systems

Copyright Litigation

Our copyright litigators resolve disputes efficiently, whether they require fast-paced preliminary injunction hearings, or cost-effective mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Our experience runs the gamut of creative works, from books, music, and films to advertising copy, training materials, architectural drawings, survey maps, and software. Recent successes include:

  • Acquiring injunctive relief for a major record label
  • Successful summary judgment motions in cases involving proprietary software and the product logo for a popular wine brand
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