Trademark, Copyright, Privacy, Publicity and Advertising Litigation
Our attorneys include those who focus on offensive and defensive litigation in federal and state courts across the country in cases involving trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret theft, advertising libel and unfair competition. We were involved in obtaining for our client one of the largest damage awards in a trademark case, and have litigated disputes over word marks and trade dress. In the copyright field, our representative matters range from software disputes to musical compositions to circumventing encrypted access to online computer games.
We have handled claims of false and misleading advertising that involved technical substantiation and unauthorized use of names. We regularly represent the news media in access, subpoena and defamation cases.
Skilled Advocacy: Our teams include lawyers experienced in the substantive intellectual property as well as seasoned commercial trial lawyers, including a former U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice trial lawyers and others who focus on patent cases and have made their careers in the courtroom. Working with our colleagues in other offices, we often can provide local counsel insights, as well as overall case management.
Integrated Approach: We identify and analyze the many related issues that may arise in IP&T litigation, such as insurance coverage, indemnity claims, trade secret, antitrust, unfair competition, officer liability, etc. We are cognizant of when settlement may best accomplish our client's goals and have varied experience in licensing and other creative settlement solutions.
Information Technology Tools/Client Involvement: We employ state-of-the-art Extranet technology to provide a secure online system that gives clients "real time," paperless access to key litigation materials.
