Intellectual property is essential to U.S. and global economies. Intellectual property intensive industries support at least 38% of GDP, 52% of merchandise exports, 27.9 million jobs, and 46% of wage premiums.* Diserio Martin’s Intellectual Property Group offers full service, global representation encompassing all intellectual property and we understand these rights are our client’s most valuable assets. We partner closely with our clients to nurture, create, expand, protect and enforce these rights in a manner that demonstrates care and compassion for any issue arising in this ever evolving industry.
Diserio Martin attorneys in the Worldwide Brand and Product Development practice area represent clients ranging from large multinational corporations to individual inventors, authors and owners of creative works. We guide clients to establish, secure, maintain, and protect their brands through a wide array of services, including:
Trademarks
Trademark Infringement
Trade Dress
Copyrights
Patents
Domain Names and Internet
Advertising and Marketing
Anti-counterfeiting
e-Commerce
Due Diligence
IP Audits
Counseling and Prosecution
TTAB Oppositions and Cancellations
Patentability Studies
Freedom to Operate
Portfolio Management
IP Licensing
Customs Registration
IP Enforcement, Investigations, and Litigation
Our attorneys successfully handle IP enforcement, investigation and litigation matters for a wide range of companies and trade associations, in an array of industries. The enforcement of intellectual property rights is an important part of maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s evolving business world. Our clients trust our attorneys to provide professional legal services for all intellectual property and rights, including:
Trademark, copyright and patent infringement actions throughout the US
Emergency injunctions and conducting civil seizures and asset restraints
Conducting third-party sales investigations
Worldwide enforcement of rights through foreign associate network
Federal Litigation
Attorneys in the Intellectual Property Practice Group regularly represent the intellectual property interests of individuals and businesses of all sizes, both plaintiffs and defendants, in courtroom proceedings held in United States federal trial and appeals courts. Private and public companies with some of the most sophisticated intellectual property portfolios in the world seek the counsel of our attorneys to defend or prosecute their most significant IP matters, including:
Patent Infringement
Trademark Infringement
Copyright Infringement
Trade Secrets
False Advertising
Unfair Competition
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
Domain Names
Internet and e-Commerce Disputes
Regulatory Compliance
Diserio Martin attorneys represent individuals and businesses of all sizes that require counsel on adherence to laws, regulations, specifications and guidelines that pertain to its specific business — the violation of which is often legal punishment and federal fines. Our team helps clients navigate federal, state, and local regulations, including:
Packaging and advertising claims for FTC and FD&C Act compliance
Promotions and sweepstakes compliance
Social media disclosures and contest rules
Import and export compliance – “Made In the USA” and country of origin claims
Privacy & Information Management
IP Corporate and Transactional Support
Attorneys within the Intellectual Property Practice Group provide corporate and transactional support to individuals and businesses of to leverage their intellectual property through investment, corporate structuring, financing, and strategic and commercial transactions, including:
Outside General Counsel
Channels of Trade
OEM and Manufacturing Agreements
Reseller Agreements
Joint Ventures and Business Formation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Stock and Asset Transactions
Sector and Marketplace Intelligence Distribution and Licensing
