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IP Litigation and IP Disputes
Protecting Your Intellectual Property with Expert Legal Guidance
At Harris Sliwoski, we understand that intellectual property (IP) is one of your most valuable assets. Protecting your IP from infringement and resolving disputes effectively are critical to maintaining your competitive edge and achieving your business objectives. Our experienced IP litigation and dispute resolution team is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services to safeguard your intellectual property rights both domestically and internationally.
Contact UsOur Expertise
Trademarks are essential for brand identity and consumer recognition. Our trademark litigation services cover:
Trademark Litigation
Trademarks are essential for brand identity and consumer recognition. Our trademark litigation services cover:
- Trademark Infringement: Representing clients in disputes over unauthorized use of trademarks, including likelihood of confusion and dilution claims.
- Trademark Opposition and Cancellation: Filing and defending opposition and cancellation proceedings in the United States before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board or overseas.
- Domain Name Disputes: Resolving disputes involving cybersquatting, domain name hijacking, and unauthorized use of trademarks in domain names.
- Trade Dress Litigation: Protecting the overall appearance and packaging of products from infringement and imitation.
- Brand Protection Strategies: Developing comprehensive strategies to protect and enforce trademark rights, including monitoring and enforcement programs.
- Trademark Licensing Disputes: Handling conflicts arising from trademark licensing agreements, including breach of terms and royalty issues.
Copyright Litigation
Copyrights protect creative works, ensuring creators can control and benefit from their creations. Our copyright litigation services include:
- Copyright Infringement Litigation: Representing clients in cases of alleged copyright infringement, seeking injunctions, damages, and other remedies.
- Digital Copyright Disputes: Addressing copyright issues in the digital realm, including unauthorized online distribution and piracy.
- Fair Use Defense: Defending clients accused of copyright infringement by asserting fair use defenses.
- Licensing and Royalties: Resolving disputes related to copyright licensing agreements and royalty payments.
- Moral Rights Protection: Protecting the moral rights of creators, including the right of attribution and the right to prevent derogatory treatment of their works.
- Software Copyright Issues: Handling disputes involving software code, open-source licenses, and software piracy.
Trade Secret Litigation
Trade secrets are vital for maintaining a competitive edge and protecting confidential business information. Our trade secret litigation services involve:
- Misappropriation Claims: Representing clients in cases of trade secret theft and misappropriation, seeking injunctions and damages.
- Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreements: Enforcing and defending against claims involving non-compete and non-disclosure agreements.
- Employee Mobility Disputes: Addressing issues related to employee movement between competitors and the protection of trade secrets.
- Data Security and Breach Response: Advising on data security measures to protect trade secrets and responding to data breaches involving confidential information.
- Corporate Espionage: Handling cases of industrial espionage and internal theft of proprietary information.
International IP Dispute Resolution
With the globalization of business, IP disputes frequently cross borders, adding layers of complexity to litigation and dispute resolution. Our international IP dispute resolution services include:
- Cross-Border Litigation: Coordinating and managing IP litigation in multiple jurisdictions, leveraging our global network of legal professionals.
- International Trademark Disputes: Handling trademark disputes involving international brands and ensuring protection under various national and international trademark laws.
- Global Copyright Enforcement: Protecting copyrighted works internationally, including addressing piracy and unauthorized use in foreign markets.
- International Trade Secret Protection: Advising on the protection of trade secrets across borders, ensuring compliance with international treaties and national laws.
- International Arbitration and Mediation: Representing clients in international arbitration and mediation proceedings to resolve IP disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
IP Dispute Resolution
In addition to litigation, we offer alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to resolve IP disputes efficiently and cost-effectively:
- Mediation: Facilitating negotiations between parties to reach mutually agreeable settlements without the need for litigation.
- Arbitration: Representing clients in arbitration proceedings to resolve IP disputes outside of court.
- Settlement Negotiations: Assisting clients in negotiating favorable settlements to avoid the risks and costs of litigation.
- ADR Strategies: Developing customized ADR strategies to minimize disruption and expense for our clients.
Our Approach
At Harris Sliwoski, we adopt a proactive and strategic approach to IP litigation and dispute resolution. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and develop tailored strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes. We combine legal expertise with industry knowledge to provide practical and effective solutions.
Why Choose Harris Sliwoski?
Experienced Litigators: Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling complex IP litigation and disputes across various industries.
Comprehensive Services: We offer a full range of IP litigation and dispute resolution services, ensuring all aspects of your case are covered.
Global Reach: Our international network allows us to manage cross-border IP disputes and coordinate global litigation strategies.
Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize our clients’ needs, providing personalized service and dedicated support throughout the litigation process.
Innovative Solutions: We leverage the latest technology and legal trends to deliver cutting-edge solutions and stay ahead of emerging IP challenges.
Contact UsExamples of our IP Litigation Experience
Harris Sliwoski has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in high-stakes IP litigation and disputes. Some examples of our experience include:
- Trademark Protection Success: Successfully resolving a trademark infringement dispute for a major consumer goods company, preventing market confusion and protecting brand integrity.
- Successfully resolving trademark infringement dispute between two cannabis brands, and removing an infringing bring from the marketplace.
- Copyright Infringement Case: Representing a renowned artist in a copyright infringement case, obtaining substantial damages for unauthorized use of their work.
- Trade Secret Misappropriation: Advising a biotech firm on trade secret misappropriation claims, securing an injunction and damages against the former employee responsible.
- Mediation Resolution: Facilitating mediation between two competing software companies, achieving a mutually beneficial settlement and avoiding protracted litigation.
- Arbitration Award: Arbitrating a complex IP licensing dispute for an international manufacturing company, resulting in a favorable award for our client.
- Settlements: Crafting meaningful settlement agreements to resolve high stakes disputes without the need for continued litigation.
- Cross-Border IP Litigation: Managing international litigation for a multinational corporation involved in a complex IP dispute across multiple jurisdictions.