Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual property disputes usually begin—and sometimes end—with a “cease and desist” letter. Yet every action taken to enforce or defend, intellectual property claims requires a deep understanding of the often-complex legal issues. We balance a thoughtful, common-sense approach with aggressive representation, and have achieved excellent results for a broad range of clients.
Trademark Disputes
- Ownership
- Infringement
- Dilution
- Licensing
- Franchising
- Trade dress
- Gray market
- Fair use
- Domain names/keyword advertising
- Parody
- Trademark trial and appeal board (appeals, opposition, and cancellation proceedings)Counterfeiting UDRP actions Fraud
Copyright Disputes
- Infringement
- Ownership
- Fair Use
- Parody/First Amendment
- Licensing
- Counterfeiting
Domain Name and Internet-related Disputes
- Ad-triggering keywords
- Cybersquatting
- Metatags
- ISP liability
- Privacy issues
- Spam
Patent Disputes
- Infringement
- Invalidity
- Licensing
- Ownership
Trade Secret Disputes
False Advertising/Labeling Disputes
- Prosecution and defense of false advertising claims
Unfair Competition Disputes
- Trade disparagement
- Defamation
- Rights of publicity
- Deceptive trade practices