Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property refers to the protection of
property rights in such diverse areas as technology innovation (e.g., products, processes), software development, works of
art, literature, brand names, inventions and other forms
of creativity and intellectual effort. The development, protection
and asset potential of Intellectual Property can
be a critical element to a business’ success
or failure.
Rodey's Intellectual Property practice group has
considerable experience in all phases of intellectual
property law, both domestic and foreign, including
creation, protection, transfer of rights and enforcement.
Our practice is broad, based on an extensive background
in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
and related areas of law. This includes:
Acquisition
of Rights
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Due diligence |
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Patent searches |
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Patentability opinions |
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Freedom to operation opinions |
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Preparation and prosecution of patent applications (including U. S., European Patent Office, and Patent Cooperation Treaty) |
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Trademark clearances |
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Preparation and prosecution of trademark applications |
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Copyright registrations |
Contractual
rights
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Assignments |
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Consulting, employment
and non-compete agreements |
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Licensing |
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Publishing contracts
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Sale and purchase
of art |
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Technology transfer
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Litigation
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Infringement litigation
(patent, trademark and copyright) |
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Trade secret
misappropriation |
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Unfair practices |
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Validity and enforceability
opinions |
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