Litigation

Overview

The enforcement of intellectual property involves protecting the owner of that property against uses that infringe upon it. This enforcement can lead to litigation in court. LEARN MORE

Patent

Patent litigation is the legal process that occurs when an individual who owns the patent for a particular invention enforces his or her right by suing another party for manufacturing or selling the invention without the permission of the inventor. LEARN MORE

Trademark

In cases involving trademark litigation, the three main claims are for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and trademark dilution. LEARN MORE

Copyright

Under the Copyright Act of 1976, creators are given certain exclusive rights to reproduce and sell their works. If these rights are infringed, the individual who used the copyrighted work without permission can be sued for damages. LEARN MORE

Trade Secret

The ability to protect intellectual property and trade secrets is critical when it comes to a company’s success. When trade secret theft is suspected, swift action must be taken to prevent any further misappropriation. LEARN MORE

Unfair Business Practices

Unfair business practices generally covers acts of fraud, misrepresentation, as well as oppressive and unethical practices that are committed by a business against consumers or other businesses. LEARN MORE