Trademark, Copyright and Advertising Litigation

Our trademark, copyright, advertising and media/First Amendment practice includes both offensive and defensive litigation in federal and state courts across the country.  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 cases 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 former 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 care 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.