Intellectual property laws apply to an interdisciplinary legal practice in which our firm has particular strength. We assist in all areas of intellectual property laws, including: Trademarks, Patents, Copyright, Industrial Designs, Licensing, Franchising, Unfair Competition, Oppositions, Cancellation actions, and Infringement actions. Our attorneys involvement in the enactment of legislation and administrative regulation has positioned them to effectively advise and assist clients.
The Internet and social media provide businesses with unparalleled opportunities to promote their products and services. Our attorneys advise clients regarding legal, regulatory and policy issues presented by social media, including managing the risks that may arise from use of social media platforms, complying with applicable laws and regulations, and policing IP rights on social media Our experience in this area includes policing clients’ properties worldwide to protect their works against infringement on the Internet and other unauthorized use. We also represent clients in litigation involving infringing websites and fraudulent use of trademarks, trade names and other protected intellectual property in deceptive online practices.