Our comprehensive IP services include international support and litigation. We utilize our extensive knowledge of domestic IP laws and regulations and leverage a network of overseas IP associates. Whether in the US or overseas, our associates understand local laws and regulations and know how to navigate them.
We provide counsel for proceedings before the USPTO. We also handle patent disputes during prosecution and after issuance via new mechanisms under the Leahy–Smith America Invents Act: third-party citation of prior art, derivation proceedings, inter partes review, and post-grant review.
Representing inventors at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
When warranted, we request that the USPTO’s Patent and Trial Appeal Board review the application.
Managing and defending challenges to patent validity.
Obtaining, securing and defending design patents in the U.S.
Recording registrations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection helps CBP detain and seize imported goods when trademark violations occur.
Asserting, challenging, and resolving trademark litigation, including cease-and-desist notices.
Our firm has successfully handled litigation matters from state courts to our high-profile success in the SCOTUS case TrafFix Devices, Inc. v. Mktg. Displays, Inc., in which our firm convinced the court of an overlap between trade dress law and patent law.
Federal district courts up to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) and the United States Supreme Court.
Initiating and resolving IP litigation by navigating the nuances of federal laws and regulations.
Applying for and obtaining evidence of ownership for federal trademark registrations.
Recording registrations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helps CBP detain and seize imported goods when trademark violations occur.
We help our clients thoughtfully select countries to pursue intellectual property protection based on local markets, competitor locations, and global economics.
We maintain an extensive network of overseas IP associates in every industrialized country.
Initiating and resolving patent litigation by navigating the nuances of local and international laws and regulations.
Guidance and negotiation through the copyright licensing process and initiating and resolving copyright litigation.
There are often ways to contest a patent’s validity without lengthy litigation. The Leahy–Smith America Invents Act (AIA) provides several administrative options for patent review, including inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), and CBM proceedings.
Support and representation at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Manage and defend against challenges to patent validity.
Whatever stage of the IP process you find yourself in, we have a dedicated team of attorneys with a wide array of experience. Reach out to one of our department specialists today to find the best fit for your needs.
