Our Practice
Intellectual Property Litigation
Our attorneys have decades of experience and a track record of success litigating cutting-edge patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and unfair competition claims. Whether we’re before a trial or appellate court, at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board or negotiating a settlement, we have the skill and the experience that your case demands.
Anti-Counterfeiting Programs
PCH attorneys have successfully fought pirates and counterfeiters around the country. From border protection, to civil seizures, to undercover investigations, to training and working with law enforcement, we get the job done. Our record of arrests, convictions, seizures, TROs and seven-figure damage awards speaks for itself.
Global Trademark Portfolio Management and Brand Protection
Using our skilled staff in the U.S. and our large network of highly qualified foreign associates,we have registered and defended trademarks and trade dress around the world. With a state-of-the-art portfolio management system, a sophisticated understanding of the global marketplace and a commitment to strategic planning, our Board Certified attorneys know how to maximize the development and protection of your brand.
Licensing and Entertainment
From software to video games, to celebrity personae, books, characters, art and designs, our attorneys have a wealth of experience negotiating and preparing license agreements that are user friendly yet ironclad. Our sophistication in merchandising and skill at negotiation get the deal done and done right.
Copyright Counseling and Protection
Whether you’re creating a work or using someone else’s, buying a business, hiring a freelancer, protecting a database, licensing images, or posting a website, our IP attorneys work proactively to make sure you own and register the copyrights your business depends on. Experienced and up-to-date in this rapidly-evolving area of the law, we give our clients the advice they need to secure their rights, avoid litigation, and maximize their growth.
IP Audits/ Due Diligence
You can’t protect it if you don’t know you’ve got it. You can’t buy it unless you know what it’s worth. Our attorneys can audit your business or the assets you contemplate purchasing to identify and evaluate the strength of intellectual property assets, recommend protection for them, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and conduct due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions and other corporate events.
Trade Secrets
From customer lists to your secret formula, our attorneys can help you protect the crown jewels of your business even if copyright, trademark or patent protection is unavailable. We understand the importance of trade secrets to your business and know how to protect and defend them. We’ll help you implement a comprehensive trade secret protection programe, negotiate and draft license agreements to maximize revenues from your trade secrets, enforce your trade secret rights, and defend you against theft of trade secret claims.