Experience includes counseling for Patent, Trademark and Copyright issues with respect to acquiring intellectual property rights as well as enforcement of intellectual property. Attorneys in the firm evaluate patentability of inventions and prosecution of patents before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and provide assistance in acquiring patents in the international arena, as well as provide analysis and opinion with respect to infringement and validity of existing inventions and processes. The firm further provides counseling with respect to copyright and trademark issues in protecting the intellectual property and goodwill of businesses and individuals alike. Attorneys in the firm evaluate copyright and trademark rights and prosecute copyright and trademark applications before the Register of Copyrights and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, respectively, as well as provide assistance in acquiring copyright and trademark protection in foreign countries. In addition, the firm provides a full array of services with respect to enforcement and protection of copyright and trademark rights, including litigation before state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies.
Experience includes counseling both for for- profit and nonprofit corporations.
In appropriate instances, clients are introduced to various methods of corporate formations and reorganizations to take advantage of favorable tax treatment. Clients are prompted to undertake orderly and effective estate planning actions by viewing their assets in light of their personal objectives and situations, and anticipated needs. In many instances, the firm will act as an objective third party adviser in alerting clients to potential advantages or pitfalls of a desired estate planning strategy. All rights reserved.