INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Previous Next 12 RELATED SERVICES AND INDUSTRIES Business-Related Intellectual Property Services Intellectual Property Litigation Manufacturing Media Defense Patent – U.S. and Worldwide Trade Secrets Trademarks, Domain Names and Copyrights OVERVIEW Our intellectual property lawyers are skilled, experienced professionals who provide guidance for all your IP law needs Walter | Haverfield’s intellectual property, patent, and trademark attorney group serve a broad spectrum of intellectual property clients, from independent entrepreneurs and start-ups to Fortune-rated corporations, universities and other research-based institutions. The industries we serve are equally broad and include: Financial services Food service Gaming High-tech Manufacturing Space exploration We employ a full-service model, made possible by our extensive team of seasoned legal professionals who focus on all facets of intellectual property law. From procurement and litigation involving patents, trademarks and copyrights to domain names, digital platforms, trade secrets, legal opinions and licensing agreements, we manage and protect our clients’ interests here in the United States and abroad. Our bench strength in intellectual property law and depth of experience in the field allow us to tackle even the most complex issues, maximizing opportunities and revenue for our clients, while minimizing their risk and competitive threats. Drawing on the full resources of the firm, we provide clients with innovative intellectual property strategies that help them leverage what is perhaps their most valuable asset ― intellectual capital. Our services in the intellectual property (IP) legal space include: Trademark Law Trademarks and service marks are a critical component in protecting your business and your brand. Our trademark attorneys in Cleveland and Columbus work to ensure our client’ products and services are protected across the state, across the country and around the world. We work with our clients on registrability opinions as well as registering, obtaining and monitoring trademarks and service marks, trademark enforcement and defense, licensing, false advertising claims and unfair competitive practices. Patent Law Protecting your ideas and products are a critical part of your business’s success. Within an increasingly competitive marketplace, it’s important to ensure your investments are protected. Our intellectual property and patent lawyers in Cleveland and Columbus regularly work with clients across the state of Ohio on a variety of areas, including patentability opinions, patent applications, license negotiations, patent enforcements, infringement analysis and prosecutions, global patent rights and more. Copyright Law Walter | Haverfield’s team of copyright lawyers supports their clients in the registration and protection of copyrights for a variety of works. This includes not just books but articles, plays, screenplays, songs and sound recordings, computer programs, and even artwork. We help our clients by handling copyright registration status investigations, registrations, licensing, copyright protection and ownership investigations, as well as infringement cases. Intellectual Property Litigation There are times when litigation is necessary to settle intellectual property disputes. Our group of IP lawyers is well-versed in handling all aspects of litigation surrounding patents, trademarks and copyrights, including the enforceability of non-solicitation and non-compete agreements, patent infringements, trademark violations, and plagiarizing and copyright infringements. PROFESSIONALS James J. (Jamie) Pingor PARTNER | GROUP LEADER Namit Bhatt ASSOCIATE Angela C. Branch PARALEGAL Edward F. Caja ASSOCIATE Aubree Doohan PARALEGAL David W. Grillo PARTNER Rodney E. Haven ASSOCIATE D. Peter Hochberg PARTNER DeMarcus E. Levy ASSOCIATE Sean F. Mellino PARTNER Kristina Schiavone ASSOCIATE Kevin J. Soucek ASSOCIATE Trinh Vo ASSOCIATE EXPERIENCE Our team’s experience includes: ARTICLES Walter | Haverfield Client Continues to Make Strides in Dispersing Mobile Ventilator for COVID-19 Patients Increase in Trademark Fees, Effective January 2, 2021 Have a Game Plan When Seeking to Secure Intellectual Property Rights Supreme Court Rejects USPTO Rule That Addition of “.com” to a Generic Term is Ineligible for Trademark Registration Protecting Digital Content from Copycats and Infringement Claims Intellectual Property Amid COVID-19 A Tough Lesson in Global Intellectual Property Law Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed with a Naked Trademark License The Sweet Smell of Differentiation: Protecting Brand Intangibles as Trademarks USPTO Now Requiring U.S. Representation for All Foreign Trademark Applicants, Registrants, or Parties View more. 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