Enforcement and Litigation

From advertising clearance and claim substantiation to consumer class action lawsuits, advertising raises intellectual property issues across traditional and social media platforms.

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

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.

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

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 UK and U.S. 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.

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.

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 will open for business on 1 June 2023, and when it does, it will revolutionize the way in which patents are litigated in Europe.