Our Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group works to ensure that your innovations, creative works and brands are protected, leveraged, and defended effectively. Our approach is more practical than other IP lawyers’. We try cases, so we know where the rubber meets the road. We ask better questions and devise informed strategies to help our clients allocate scarce resources for maximum value and impact.
Trademarks
From initial clearance searches, analysis and advice to filing applications, to enforcement through litigation, we help clients develop trademark portfolios, protect their brands and navigate the complexities of trademark litigation, anti-counterfeiting and trademark office proceedings. Our goal is to help you establish and maintain a strong and distinctive brand identity in the United States and around the globe.
Copyrights
We help content creators protect and defend not only obviously copyrighted works such as literature, music, videos, motion pictures and visual arts, but software, digital content and business marketing and educational materials that give businesses competitive advantage. Our copyright skills include copyright registration, licensing, and infringement litigation. We work closely with clients to ensure their creative expressions are adequately protected and monetized, addressing issues such as infringement, fair use, and digital rights management.
Trade Secrets
Protecting your confidential business information and proprietary technologies is critical. We advise on the best practices for maintaining trade secret protection, including the implementation of trade secret policies, non-disclosure agreements, employee training, and security measures. In cases of misappropriation, we are prepared to act swiftly to enforce your rights through litigation.
Software Licensing
We help clients navigate the intricacies of software licensing including SaaS, software development agreements, end-user license agreements and open-source licensing issues. With experience representing both vendors and customers, we provide clear, actionable guidance that supports your business objectives while mitigating legal risks.
IP and IT Litigation
We litigate, through trial and appeal, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases. Our litigation experience extends beyond IP litigation to contract disputes involving software, technology and IT-related issues for example, breaches of software licensing agreements and technology outsourcing disputes. We prevent trespasses on our clients domains and cyber rights, addressing issues of cybersquatting and domain name hijacking. We work diligently to identify bad faith registrants, recover domain names and enforce rights against infringers.
Artificial Intelligence and Content Creation
The rise of artificial intelligence presents unique legal challenges and opportunities. We advise on issues related to AI-generated content, including copyrightability, ownership, licensing and enforcement. We help clients navigate the complex legal landscape of AI, ensuring their innovations are protected and compliant with existing laws. We also advise on ethical and regulatory considerations in AI development and deployment.
NFTs and the Metaverse
Navigating the evolving world of NFTs and the Metaverse requires insight and anticipation honed through years of experience with other new technologies. We provide comprehensive legal services related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), including creation, acquisition, licensing, and enforcement. We also advise on the legal complexities of operating and engaging in metaverses, covering issues such as virtual property rights, digital identity, and intellectual property protection in virtual environments. Our goal is to help clients leverage these new digital frontiers while ensuring robust legal protection and compliance.
Transactions and Due Diligence
We help clients maximize value in transactions involving IP assets, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, sales of IP assets, and strategic alliances, ensuring that intellectual property assets are properly valued and transferred. We also assist in IP due diligence, drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements, and other contracts critical to your business operations.
We are committed to delivering exceptional client service, tailoring our approach to meet the specific needs and goals of each client. Whether you are a start-up, an established corporation, or an individual creator, we are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the value of your intellectual property.