Halloran Sage recognizes the importance of our clients’ intellectual property. We understand that trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property is often a critical part of one’s business and marketing strategy, and may serve as a critical component in maintaining a competitive edge. At the same time, we also acknowledge that clients may face competitors who seeks to abuse the intellectual property system to disrupt competitors.
Our intellectual property attorneys are well-versed in handling the ins and outs of these matters. We represent clients in matters arising from disputes relating to trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents. We have a depth of experience in prosecuting and defending claims of trademark and/or trade dress infringement, false advertising, copyright infringement, breach of contract, cybersquatting, dilution, and related claims in a wide range of fields, including in the financial sector, e-commerce, information technology, consumer products, the musical and entertainment industry, social media influencers and content creators, firearms-related products, internet usage, and other products and services. We have litigated and provided counsel relating to licensing disputes, technology-related issues, and other forms of state and federal protection. While we do not prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, we work with patent counsel to advance our clients’ interests, and provide post-issuance services to clients.
Halloran Sage has the experience to assist in virtually all aspects of intellectual property law. In addition to representing clients during disputes, we regularly file applications for registration of trademarks and copyrights, and have represented clients before the Trademark Trial & Appeals Board. We counsel our clients on their intellectual property issues proactively, whether to avoid taking actions that may cause a dispute; negotiating with a potential adversary to efficiently resolve both parties’ concerns; or helping the client to position itself for future disputes. We are well-versed in drafting and negotiating agreements, including licensing, joint venture arrangements confidentiality and non-compete agreements, work-for-hire contracts, and other contracts. When our client becomes embroiled in litigation, where appropriate we will work to negotiate a resolution to protect our client’s rights, and preferably ensures that it can fairly and properly advance its business goals.