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餐旅、電競、與休閒

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與經濟直接相關的行業，需要謹慎操盤保護新技術，以符合企業的營運需求。消費者行為的改變，從餐飲到電子競技的產品和服務，都在刺激創新與進步。隨著運動場地的進化以及人們尋求耳目一新的體驗，創新及全面的智財策略對於和用戶保持黏著度與保有競爭力都至關重要。

在以消費者為導向的市場中，產品與服務通常會和公司的品牌一樣成功。 Finnegan透過汲取在訴訟、申請、和諮詢方面的實務經驗，聚焦智財的法律敏銳度，與客戶保持業務往來，進而讓客戶在致力於提供歡樂和娛樂的產業中，持續有突破性的技術和創新。

熟悉法律、科學、與技術

保護這些產業的技術進步需要一個善用所有智財工具 (專利、商標、營業秘密、著作權、和廣告)的跨領域團隊。我們的業務由經驗豐富的律師和專業人士擔綱，他們對在餐旅、電競、與休閒方面引領創新企業所面臨之複雜的法律、技術、和業務皆有深入的理解。

我們透過以下的協助提供服務：

設計與執行專利申請策略
撰寫意見書，並為不斷開發的新產品提供持續的諮詢服務
透過訴訟或其它的爭端解決方式避免被侵權
設計授權方案
執行盡職調查
啟動與辯護專利核准後的審查程序
註冊外觀設計之保護
提供商標和著作權的服務，以及廣告保護服務

透過法律、技術、與策略上的全方位經驗保護創新

我們在餐旅、電競、與休閒業務的律師及專家有100位之多，致力於滿足客戶所有智財上的需求。他們多數具有相關科學領域的碩博士學位，例如 : 電子工程、工業工程、機械工程、化學、和生物學，其中多人擁有豐富的研究和/或產業經驗，也有許多人在加入Finnegan之前在業界或大學中已有相當的資歷，或是曾在美國專利商標局擔任過審查委員。

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產業領域

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present novel challenges for businesses looking to invest in intellectual property. Protecting those investments and understanding the innovation landscape is where Finnegan comes in.

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擴增實境/虛擬實境

Innovation in the AR/VR space takes many forms, including branding, digital media, software, hardware, designs, and other intellectual assets. Navigating the IP landscape in this rapidly evolving marketplace is a complex endeavor.

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Food and Beverage

It is no surprise that food and beverage companies invest substantial resources creating new products and unique ways to package and market them. Companies must protect these investments by obtaining and protecting the underlying intellectual property rights that result from their innovation.

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Gaming

Protecting IP in this ultra-competitive market is an elaborate task due to the various technologies and intellectual properties often involved with cutting-edge gaming innovation. In collaboration with clients, we develop comprehensive, holistic IP strategies designed to protect the spectrum of their technology and innovation.

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Media

With new media platforms constantly being created, content providers and distributors are tasked with protecting their content and technology in an everchanging landscape.

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Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor Recreation

From “apps” on a phone for health-conscious consumers, to data-measuring wearables for competing athletes, to esports, a wide variety of performance technology, gaming leagues, and lifestyle products have entered the mainstream. To keep pace with customer demand, companies are tasked with continually inventing, manufacturing, and branding new and innovative products.

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Experience

Represented LG Electronics in Investigation concerning certain media technologies in smartphones and televisions, home theater systems, Blu-ray disc players, and tablets. Following trial, all four asserted patents were found not infringed and/or invalid.

337-TA-882, ITC, Judge Shaw

Finnegan assists Acushnet Company, a leading manufacturer of golf equipment, clothing, and accessories, with the development and protection of its patent portfolio through strategic patent drafting and prosecution across a variety of technologies.

Advised a cycling-focused startup on the preparation and prosecution of a foundational patent application, which played a key role in its acquisition by a global leader in GPS-enabled technology across fitness, outdoor, marine, automotive, and aviation markets.

After a four-day trial, secured a jury ruling for Under Armour that Armorina’s use of the ARMORINA mark constitutes trademark infringement, unfair competition, and trademark dilution.

1:19-cv-02417, D. Md., Judge Boardman

Represented ASSA ABLOY in a patent litigation in the Eastern District of Texas against NPE Liberty Access, who asserted three patents directed to using smart phones to unlock doors in hotels. Finnegan filed IPRs for each of the asserted patents, and obtained a favorable dismissal before the IPR institution deadline.

2:22-cv-00507, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
2:22-cv-0318, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
1:23-cv-00756, N.D. Ill., Judge Kocoras
IPR2023-00815, -00816, -00817, PTAB

Represented Maglula Ltd. in a one-of-a-kind district court litigation including patent, trademark, and copyright claims over Maglula’s assertions that Amazon sold counterfeit consumer products. After the Court issued an order (i) denying Amazon’s motion for summary judgment; (ii) finding “Amazon's attempts to avoid liability … will have minimal impact before a jury”; (iii) reflecting the Court’s belief that "not [] even the most persuasive presentation of Amazon’s evidence would make one iota of difference to a jury”; and (iv) requiring the parties to engage in mediation, the parties entered into an agreement and the case was dismissed.

1:19-cv-01570, E.D. Va., Judge O'Grady