Industries & Practices
Intellectual Property
Our clients rely on our trademark and copyright attorneys to build and protect their intangible assets.
Our full-service practice advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, internet issues and trade secrets. Clients from a wide variety of industries value our team’s technical background and legal and business knowledge. We collaborate with businesses and individuals to evaluate, license, protect and enforce IP, providing tailored solutions that advance our clients objectives.
Our attorneys advise clients on a full range of IP issues including:
- Enforcement actions and litigation
- Trademark portfolio management
- Trade secrets, technology transfer and licensing
- Internet and digital media issues
- IP licensing and transactions
- IP audits and strategies
- Copyrights
- Join research, development and joint ventures
- Advertising, false advertising and unfair competition
Types of clients we represent:
- Colleges and universities
- Fortune 500 companies
- Private businesses
- Publicly held businesses
- Health care entities
Management of intellectual property
Managed intellectual property portfolio for a variety of clients.
MoreLegal documentation for websites
Prepared necessary legal documents associated with the operation of a variety of websites.
MoreTrademark dispute
Successfully resolved a trademark dispute between a local holding company and an international entertainment firm.
MoreLegal counsel for startup technology and software ...
Advised in the formation, IP protection, entity conversion, seed and Series A capital raises, technology commercialization and employment matters for startup technology and software companies.
MoreCopyright violation claims
On behalf of a college, assisted an independent contractor who sold materials in the college's bookstore in defending copyright violation claims.
MoreAreas of Focus
Trademarks
Organizations of all types and sizes rely upon the Lanham Act to safeguard their brand, business names, slogans, logos, packaging design, trade dress and more. Whether registering a trademark at the state or federal level or conducting trademark clearance, we help our clients take a proactive and strategic approach to trademark compliance from the start. Likewise, in both infringement enforcement and defense, we are an experienced partner, ensuring common law rights are not abused nor violated.
Copyrights
From software code to website content, we assist in initial copyright registration, as well as infringement enforcement to ensure control over original work is maintained. And to optimize the value of copyrighted material, we manage transactional arrangements involving copyrights, including the assignment of ownership and licensing.
Internet Issues
To protect web-based assets, we file and defend domain name disputes, investigate online copyright infringement and send takedown notices. We also perform an ongoing review and analysis of websites and advise clients on best practices for establishing privacy policies and procedures designed to protect proprietary information. In the event of a privacy breach or security issue, we quickly address the loss of consumer, financial and health data, while taking measures to prevent recurrence.
Trade Secrets
Our attorneys recognize that trade secrets are often a company’s most valuable asset, reflecting advanced innovations and competitive advantage. We advise and counsel clients on best practices for maintaining, protecting and enforcing trade secrets. We also defend against claims of trade secret misappropriation across a range of industries and technologies.
People
Christopher P. Gordon
Senior Associate
David S. Jackson
Of Counsel
Jeff Knight
Of Counsel
Diane M. Signoracci
Partner
Kylie E. Stryffeler
Staff Attorney