Ulmer & Berne handles a wide variety of intellectual property (IP) and technology-related litigation matters. Staffed with seasoned trial lawyers, the Firm has strong experience and expertise both in prosecuting and defending IP and technology-related claims, including those related to ownership, validity, and valuation of IP assets. Our clients in this area range in size from small entrepreneurial ventures to large multi-national institutions. We represent both public and private clients in complex IP and information technology cases involving:
- Copyright infringement
- Trademark infringement, ownership and validity
- Trademark opposition proceedings
- Trade dress infringement
- Patent infringement, ownership and validity
- Unfair competition and false advertising claims (both federal and state)
- Web design and development disputes
- Software and licensing disagreements
- e-Commerce and Internet domain name disputes
In addition to providing these core IP litigation services, we also counsel our clients regarding trademark and copyright availability, trademark policing and protection, patentability, and privacy issues.
Our strength in these IP litigation practice areas is no surprise. Ulmer & Berne provides high-level quality and experienced legal talent at a value that simply cannot be matched by larger firms. Like most firms, we provide a three-pronged approach (partner-associate-paralegal) to staffing IP litigation matters. What sets us apart, however, is our success at achieving appropriate staffing levels at hourly rates that are highly competitive, particularly for the high level of legal services we provide in the IP and technology litigation practice areas. The Firm’s knowledge and experience in IP and technology litigation only enhances our inherent ability to handle such matters effectively and efficiently.