Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials

As a highly particularized dispute-resolution venue, the advertising industry’s self-regulatory forum, the National Advertising Division, is best navigated by counsel with vast NAD experience.

Misuse claims raise many of the same issues as antitrust claims, but, if successful, they can result in unenforceability of patents.

Arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are increasingly used for resolving intellectual property rights disputes and can be particularly effective when parties from different jurisdictions are involved.

Success in Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) litigation in the U.S. often begins months or even years before a case is filed. Whether you are anticipating receipt of a Paragraph IV notice letter or still in late-stage clinical trials, it is never too early to start preparation.

To maintain a competitive advantage, companies and organizations need clear guidance in German, UK, and US intellectual property law and creative solutions to protect their copyrighted works.

Counterfeiting and gray market goods are growing at an alarming rate, resulting in industry losses of billions of dollars annually.

Your designs separate you from the competition, make your products distinctive, and help preserve your competitive advantage.

Because of the pervasive nature and extent of cybersquatting and infringement activity on the Internet, you need to manage and set priorities for enforcement efforts by developing specific guidelines and strategies.

In fast-moving, high-pressure mergers, acquisitions, partnering, and investment transactions, obtaining an accurate and comprehensive intellectual property evaluation is critical.

Appeals require meticulous attention to the details involved and demand a thorough understanding of appellate law to identify the one or two arguments with the most promise to persuade.

Since cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) go to trial faster than cases tried in almost any other forum in the world, they can be the first to be resolved in multi-forum disputes and often spearhead resolution of the other related cases.

To align litigation strategy with business goals might mean settling on reasonable terms as early as possible, or alternatively, sending a message to industry competitors through aggressive enforcement or defensive strategies.

It begins with frank and honest conversations, listening carefully to better understand your business objectives, your options, your risk tolerance, and your ultimate goals.

From data gathering to data storage, from privacy by design to governance and legal compliance, all industries and sectors are faced with complex and often unsettled issues related to privacy.

Trial strategy and procedures differ significantly in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) depending on your position—as a petitioner challenging a patent's validity or as a patent owner defending your rights.

A Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is an invention that is incorporated into the standard for a certain technology. Handling SEP litigation and license negotiations requires a particular type of experience.

Intense competition, employee mobility, and the proliferation of spin-off and startup businesses make the trade secret protection critical.

When problems arise and valuable trademark rights are at stake or an accusation has been made, it pays to have seasoned litigators and trial lawyers on your side.

In protecting your brand assets, trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings are effective offensive and defensive strategic tools.

The Unified Patent Court opened for business on 1 June 2023, revolutionizing the way in which patents are litigated in Europe.