Our Core Capabilities

We deliver end-to-end support across all key IP segments, addressing the unique challenges of diverse industries and IP types:

Trademark & Copyright Protection

· Trademark Clearance & Registration: Conducting comprehensive clearance searches to avoid infringement risks, filing trademark applications with the USPTO, and managing registrations for brands, logos, slogans, and trade dress.

· Copyright Registration & Enforcement: Assisting with copyright registration for creative works (software, literary works, music, visual arts) to strengthen enforcement rights, and defending against unauthorized use or infringement.

· Brand Protection: Developing global brand protection strategies, including monitoring for counterfeiting, cybersquatting (domain name disputes under UDRP), and gray market activities, and taking enforcement action to safeguard brand reputation.

· Domain Name & Social Media IP: Advising on domain name acquisition, social media handle protection, and IP issues related to influencer marketing or user-generated content.

IP Enforcement & Litigation

· Infringement Litigation: Representing clients in federal court to enforce IP rights—including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret infringement lawsuits—and defend against allegations of IP misuse.

· ITC Proceedings: Handling Section 337 investigations before the ITC to block the importation of infringing goods into the U.S., a critical tool for companies competing in global supply chains.

· Trade Secret Protection: Advising on trade secret identification, confidentiality agreements, and internal policies to prevent misappropriation, and enforcing rights under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) through litigation or injunctions.

· Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Using mediation and arbitration to resolve IP disputes efficiently, avoiding the cost and delay of full-scale litigation while preserving business relationships.

IP Commercialization & Transactions

· Licensing & Royalty Agreements: Drafting and negotiating IP license agreements (exclusive, non-exclusive, cross-licenses) to monetize IP assets, including royalty structure design and compliance monitoring.

· M&A & Investment IP Due Diligence: Conducting IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital investments to assess IP ownership, validity, and infringement risks, and structuring deal terms to protect IP assets.

· IP Asset Sales & Transfers: Advising on the sale, assignment, or transfer of IP portfolios, including negotiating purchase agreements and ensuring proper title transfer.

· Technology Transactions: Counseling on IP aspects of technology development agreements, joint ventures, and research collaborations—including ownership allocation, confidentiality, and commercialization rights.

Our Approach

We believe effective IP counsel goes beyond legal technicalities—it requires a deep understanding of a client’s innovation roadmap, market position, and long-term business objectives. Our approach is built on three core principles:

1. Strategic IP Alignment: We tailor IP strategies to each client’s unique needs. For example, a startup may prioritize cost-effective patent protection for its core technology, while a Fortune 500 company may focus on building a global trademark portfolio to support international expansion. We avoid “one-size-fits-all” solutions, ensuring IP efforts drive business value.

2. Proactive Risk Mitigation: We anticipate IP risks upfront—whether from potential infringement, weak patent claims, or trade secret misappropriation—and address them early. Our clearance searches, portfolio audits, and confidentiality protocols help clients avoid costly disputes and protect their competitive edge.

3. Collaborative Expertise: We work closely with clients’ technical teams (engineers, scientists, designers) to translate innovations into strong IP rights, and partner with business leaders to align IP strategies with revenue goals. For global matters, we leverage our network of local counsel to ensure consistent IP protection and enforcement across jurisdictions.