Intellectual Property Disputes and Litigation

IP Litigation & Disputes 

From enforcement of patents to trademark infringement and from copyright infringement to trade secret theft, our intellectual property litigators assertively protect our clients’ IP rights. We represent clients in nearly every major industry, including consumer products, sports and entertainment, agriculture, software, genetic engineering, and medical technology. We help clients in disputes, both in the U.S. and internationally, to enforce their positions with agencies, such as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and private parties.  

If a settlement negotiation makes good business sense, we can navigate the issues and position clients for favorable outcomes. When a claim or accusation cannot be resolved through negotiation or mediation, we take the fight to the appropriate venue, including arbitration forums as well as state and federal courts.  

Fighting for Your IP Rights  

Offit Kurman’s IP litigators draw on credentials that include working for the USPTO, being an appointed advisory expert at the China National Advisory Center for Overseas Intellectual Property Dispute Settlement, teaching-related law school classes, and various technical or medical backgrounds that complement their legal adroitness. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of intellectual property disputes involving trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets, including disputes related to:  

  • Infringement claims 
  • Copyright ownership 
  • Patent reexamination 
  • Trademark opposition and cancellation 
  • Trade dress 
  • Unfair competition and unfair deceptive practices  
  • Counterfeit products 
  • Priority and right-to-use trademark claims 
  • Cancellation proceedings 
  • Cybersquatting and typo-squatting claims 
  • Domain-name arbitration and other internet disputes 
  • Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets 
  • Name, image and likeness (NIL)  
  • False endorsement 
  • Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) 
  • Privacy and data 
  • Cybersecurity 
  • Breach of contract 
  • Misappropriation of trade secrets 
  • Licensing agreements 
  • Derivation and ownership of IP rights 

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