The firm’s lawyers have a long history of success in copyright infringement matters, and their experience involves a diverse range of media. Our experience spans a wide range of industries, including computer software and other technology, financial services, engineering schematics, entertainment and media, toys and games, sculptural works, and automotive parts. The best evidence of our expertise in copyright matters is the fact that when a premier intellectual property law firm was sued for copyright infringement, it selected Barry Irwin, and his firm to handle its defense. Clients rely on us to provide full service for all of their copyright needs.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) has the authority to exclude from entry, detain, and/or seize merchandise it deems counterfeit.  Our attorneys have unparalleled experience both assisting clients with importation disputes with Customs and in helping to leverage Customs’ resources to help clients protect their intellectual property and prevent their market position from being eroded by illegal imports.  Our knowledge of both substantive intellectual property law and Customs’ procedural law gives our clients a huge advantage when dealing with these issues.

We are unique among IP Litigation firms in having extensive experience litigating design patents. Some of these design patent litigation victories include: Lead counsel for a Fortune 500 company seeking licenses to design patents covering thousands of products as well as declaratory judgments of non-infringement and invalidity of some patents; lead defense counsel in design patent infringement case involving kitchen appliances in recreational vehicles; and, lead counsel for exclusive design patent licensee in design patent infringement litigation related to aftermarket vehicle parts brought by patent owner, resulting in a permanent injunction and attorney fee award.

The firm’s intellectual property litigators are experienced and well-versed in pursuing and defending against patent validity challenges before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) such as Post-Grant Reviews (commonly known as “PGRs”), and Inter Partes Review (commonly known as “IPRs”). PGRs and IPRs were introduced as part of the 2011 America Invents Act, and are collectively referred to as “AIA trials.” They represent a relatively recent, but oft-used, development in the field of intellectual property law, and provide an expedited and economical means to challenge the validity of a patent through review by the PTAB. In addition, we are well-versed in the Patent and Trademark Office’s reexamination procedure, which represents another cost-effective pathway for challenging a patent before the Patent Office.

The firm’s lawyers have successfully protected trade secrets from unlawful misappropriation, and enforced non-compete agreements. In doing so, our lawyers not only saved their clients’ businesses, but made new law. We have also successfully defended clients against claims of wrongful misappropriation and breach of non-compete agreements, preserving their ability to continue working and selling key product lines.

The firm’s lawyers recognize that your brand and your trademarks —and the goodwill they represent— are among your company’s most valuable assets. We are experienced and adept at handling the litigation of trademark and false advertising disputes arising under the Lanham Act and related state unfair competition laws. We understand that trademark and unfair competition matters frequently require urgent attention in the form of a preliminary injunction or a TRO proceeding.