Strategic Considerations
Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable’s intellectual property law and litigation group is a cornerstone of our practice. Our attorneys have a broad range of experience in intellectual property issues and bring a highly technical and business-minded approach to each challenge.
We begin with a deep understanding of your legal and business considerations, and help protect your investment in intellectual capital in three basic ways:
- Acquisition of Intellectual Property
- Our attorneys prepare, file and prosecute applications for patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
- We advise clients on how to approach intellectual property issues during due diligence and licensing.
- We research and provide legal opinions on the validity of patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
- Commercialization and Licensing of Intellectual Property
- We advise clients on how to create a strategic legal framework for the licensing of their intellectual property.
- Our attorneys can establish tax-effective structures for the national and international licensing of your intellectual capital.
- We can draft and review agreements and contracts designed to protect and enforce the use, sale and licensing of your intellectual property by others.
- Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights and Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution
Our patent lawyers recognize the real test for your intellectual property is in a court of law, and we approach every patent knowing that the patent must be understood by a jury. The Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable intellectual property law and litigation group regularly represents clients in both federal and state courts, as well as agencies, such as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Our complex litigation team is experienced at resolving intellectual property disputes through litigation, arbitration and mediation, including:
- Trademark infringement, copyright infringement and patent infringement
- Competing ownership claims
- Licensing and franchisor/franchisee disputes
- Trade secrets, non-compete/non-solicitation agreements
Your intellectual capital is your most valuable asset. We can help you develop a strategic plan to acquire it, defend it and maximize your profits from it.
