Trademark

We provide trademark litigation representation and trademark prosecution services, including:

• Advising clients on selecting, registering, and maintaining their U.S. trademarks
• Obtaining and maintaining client trademark registrations in countries throughout the world, through close and long-standing relationships with foreign associates
• Advising clients on global trademark programs and on the application of international treaties which may be of benefit to our clients
• Representing clients in asserting or defending against claims of trademark infringement, trademark counterfeiting, unfair competition, and the like - In this area, fast action is often required, such as in obtaining a preliminary injunction. We know how important this type of remedy can be for a client.

Copyright

Copyright protects original literary, dramatic, musical and other artistic works. If you obtain a copyright to protect a particular piece of work, you then have the right to reproduce it, prepare derivative works based on it, distribute it, perform it publicly, and display it publicly. Sometimes, a copyright is not the best way to protect your intellectual property. If you want to protect an invention or the goodwill associated with your product, a patent or a trademark will be a better option. We will help you determine which legal process is the appropriate means to protect your work. Our copyright services include:

• Copyright registrations
• Joint authorship
• Work-for-hire and contract work agreements
• Representation in copyright infringement disputes

Patents

Patents are issues by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to protect and inventor's novel idea. Patents can protect a wide range of ideas including mechanical inventions, biotechnology, business methods, and even plants. Patents are also and asset that can generate profits for an individual or business through licensing. We provide patent litigation representation and counseling to maximize the value of our clients' patent portfolios.