Intellectual Property

The intellectual property attorneys at Norris McLaughlin are dedicated to providing sophisticated intellectual property counsel to domestic and international clients. Our attorneys have a background in a broad range of engineering and sciences, including petrochemical, chemical, biochemical, biotechnology, electrical, mechanical, medical devices and computer software and hardware. They are also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Our attorneys are experienced, with many working in the field for 10 or more years. Working with us provides all the expertise of an IP boutique within a large, full service firm. The services that we provide include:

Preparation and Prosecution of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Applications

All phases of practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office
All phases of international practice through a worldwide network of attorneys and agents
Capability to correspond in foreign languages

Domestic and International Transactions

Licensing
Joint Ventures
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Due Diligence
Secrecy/Non-Disclosure
Consulting
Drafting of terms of use and privacy agreements
Drafting of web publishing, subscription, licensing and cloud service agreements

Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Copyright Litigation
Trademark, Trade Dress and Unfair Competition Litigation
Trade Secret Misappropriation
Unfair Competition
Breach of Contract (e.g. License Agreement)
Litigation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board inclusive of ex parte appeals and inter parte opposition and cancellation proceedings
Cybersquatting Litigation
Enforcement and defense of rights under Digital Millennium Copyright Act and related litigation