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Intellectual Property

Halloran Sage recognizes that for many of our clients, intellectual property is one of their most important assets. Trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property are often a crucial component in maintaining a competitive edge, and an important part of the business and marketing strategy. We also know that our clients face competitors who hope to misappropriate the fruits of our clients’ efforts, and others who seek to abuse the legal system to disrupt competition.

Halloran Sage’s team is well-versed in helping our clients’ maximize the value of their intellectual property. We proactively counsel regarding intellectual property issues, to assist clients in building their portfolios, take steps to protect their rights, and, where necessary, help avoid unnecessary disputes. Whether in a consensual situation, or when dealing with a potential adversary, we negotiate on behalf of our clients for the purpose of advancing their interests, while (where applicable) seeking to efficiently resolve possible disputes and help our client position itself for the future.

We regularly assist our clients with all aspects of securing and protecting their intellectual property rights. We regularly file applications for registration at the United States Trademark Office for trademarks; provide review and due diligence before and in connection with those filings; and represent clients in proceedings before the Office, including appeals before the Trademark Trial & Appeals Board. We provide guidance with respect to patents and inventions, and are licensed to prosecute applications before the United States Patent Office. We also assist our clients with securing rights to their creative works through copyrights. We help our clients maintain their intellectual property portfolios as well.

Where litigation becomes part of our client’s path, we appear in Federal and State courts, as well before arbitration tribunals. We litigate trademark, trade dress, false advertising, copyright, trade secret, cybersquatting, and patent disputes, as well as related matters involving fraud, breach of contract, dilution, and other claims, and have done so in many fields, including manufacturing, the financial sector, e-commerce, information technology, consumer products, advertising, the musical and entertainment industry, firearms-related products, and other products and services.

Regardless of the form of our representation, we look to learn our client’s goals and needs, and efficiently harness our experience and the tools available to optimize our clients’ position. We look forward to talking with you about how our Intellectual Property team can help you.

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Joseph G. Fortner, Jr.
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fortner@halloransage.com
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860.297.4609
Suzanne M. Scibilia
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scibilia@halloransage.com
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860.704.6868

Representative Matters


Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms Trade Secret Trial Judgment in Favor of Halloran Sage Client
Judgment in Favor of HS Client After Lengthy Trade Secret Trial
Trademark and Unfair Competition Plaintiff Action
H & S Helps Local Software Firm Raise Capital

News & Publications


Halloran Sage Earns 2025 “Best Law Firms” Rankings in 28 Practice Areas
Vlamis & Katz Present Webinar: The Legal Side of Influencing
Twenty-Four Halloran Sage Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023
Joe Fortner to Moderate Panel at ALFA’s Virtual International Client Seminar
Fortner Presents During ABA Panel on Cybersecurity Trends Driving State, Local & Education Markets
Indue Trade Secret Trial Featured in Connecticut Law Tribune
Supreme Court Term Reviewed at ALFA Webinar Series: Joe Fortner Panelist
Joseph Fortner Speaks on Trademarks, Unethical Counsel and Adversaries During Trial
Joseph Fortner Presents at ALFA International 2019 International Client Seminar
Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad (or Good): Laches Defenses in IP Cases
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