Trademark

The firm’s practice includes trademark law, both domestic and international; internet domain name law; and licensing. The firm has significant expertise in trademark clearance and trademark prosecution, both in the U.S. and internationally, including Madrid Protocol filings, European Community filings and national filings throughout the world through a network of foreign trademark experts. The firm also has experience with domain name disputes under ICANN’s Uniform Domain Name Resolution Proceedings, and all manner of proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The firm also has assisted clients with licenses and agreements.

Due Diligence and Mergers & Acquisitions

The firm has significant experience with assisting clients with due diligence, particularly in relation to mergers and acquisitions. The firm will identify the intellectual property assets involved in the transaction, which may include patents, trademarks, and copyrights; trade secrets and know-how; and licenses and other agreements. The firm has expertise in evaluating the validity and scope of coverage of the intellectual property assets to provide decision-makers with crucial information regarding the intellectual property assets and liabilities. We can provide analysis in the form of opinions regarding freedom-to-use, clearance of products or trademarks, ownership, enforceability, value, and potential infringement issues. We also stand ready to assist in determining the competitive patent landscape and its impact on the intellectual property of interest.