Offit Kurman’s intellectual property (IP) practice provides comprehensive legal services for the protection, management, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property rights. The practice includes:
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Trade secrets
We also handle emerging IP areas such as name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, technology transactions, and data protection and privacy compliance. Intellectual property includes inventions, creative works, brand assets, and other creations of the mind that, when properly safeguarded, can become among a business’s most valuable assets.
Trademark Registration, Portfolio Management, and Enforcement
Our IP team advises clients through every stage of the trademark lifecycle, from clearance searches and registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to portfolio management and enforcement. Services include maintenance filings, watch services, anti-counterfeiting measures, opposition and cancellation proceedings, litigation, and transactions involving licensing, co-branding, and due diligence. Attorneys also assist with domain name strategy, Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings, cybersquatting claims, and purchase or sale transactions.
Copyright Law and Creative Works Protection
Our attorneys counsel individuals and businesses in protecting and monetizing creative works. Services include copyright registration, infringement analysis, enforcement, and defense. Our attorneys handle Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedowns, advise on fair use compliance, obtain third-party permissions, and negotiate licensing agreements. Additional capabilities include guidance on derivative works, music licensing, and representation before the U.S. Copyright Office, Copyright Claims Board, and federal courts.
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Rights Protection
The team counsels clients on negotiating, reviewing, and enforcing NIL agreements, including licenses, influencer agreements, sponsorships, and NFT-related contracts. Our attorneys develop contractual terms and organizational structures to protect clients from unauthorized use of their personal brand and ensure appropriate compensation for authorized uses.
Patent and Trade Secret Legal Services
Patent services include searches, application filings, and litigation to protect inventions in a variety of industries. Trade secret protection involves identifying and securing proprietary information through confidentiality agreements, operational best practices, and litigation in cases of misappropriation.
Data Protection and Privacy Compliance
Our team of attorneys advises on compliance with data protection laws and privacy regulations, assists with policy development, conducts audits, and guides clients through breach response processes to meet regulatory requirements and safeguard consumer information.
Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Our IP litigators represents clients in disputes involving trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names, NIL rights, and digital assets. Matters include infringement claims, ownership disputes, unfair competition, counterfeit goods, and breach of contract claims. Representation includes proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), arbitration forums, and state and federal courts. The team’s experience spans industries including consumer products, entertainment, technology, agriculture, and medical innovation, enabling effective representation from negotiation to trial.
