Patents, trademarks and copyrights are the foundation of many major businesses – and critical assets in many more. How you define and protect your innovation and creativity are strategic bottom-line issues.
But in a world where piracy and counterfeiting are rampant and the temptation to violate IP rights is strong, you can never rest easy. The changes that made global markets possible and profitable also have made theft of intellectual asset lucrative and pervasive. The need to use IP rights innovatively to maintain a competing edge has never been more pressing. Respond vigorously and globally.
We understand the issues and provide unique and global solutions. Our intellectual property practice includes lawyers who can help you identify, manage and protect your IP assets – or acquire those that provide a greater return. We can help you keep up with changing laws and requirements – or work to improve them.
Trademark, copyright and patent filing/prosecution and advice. We can tell you whether your property can be protected and what you have to do to protect it.
Anti-piracy initiatives and enforcement of IP rights against competitors. We work with government agencies to enforce your rights, take legal action against pirates and help you lobby for stronger protection. We can help you maintain your market position by taking swift and effective action against competitors who seek to erode product or service effectiveness and innovation.