Intellectual Property Litigation
McLane Middleton’s Intellectual Property Group has extensive experience representing a wide array of clients in disputes involving copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets and unfair competition.
As every IP asset is, by its very nature, unique, our trial attorneys work closely with clients to tailor comprehensive, efficient legal strategies to each client’s specific goals and priorities. In the same manner, we collaborate with our colleagues who draft trademark, copyright, and patent applications to assess all possible strategies, striving to secure the outcome that best matches client objectives. In some situations, that calls for strategic negotiation and resolution out of court, and in some cases, aggressive litigation is required.
Our intellectual property trial lawyers have represented clients in federal and state courts throughout the region and have obtained notable successes inside and outside the courtroom. We are proud of the reputation we have built for sophisticated and efficient representation in all aspects of IP disputes.
Representative Matters:
- Obtained jury verdict in federal court in favor of client accused of trademark and copyright infringement by Coach, Inc.
- Obtained favorable resolution for restaurant after it was sued in federal court for copyright infringement related to the restaurant’s hosting of live music
- Obtained successful settlement for client upon litigation against large national retailer for copyright infringement
- Represented numerous clients in enforcement of patents, including in patent infringement litigation
- Obtained favorable resolution on behalf of large military equipment manufacturer against competitor upon litigation in federal court for misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition
- Represented numerous clients in trademark opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board
- Defended numerous clients against claims of copyright infringement based on website content
