Many of our foreign-based clients who come to us for assistance with their patent-related matters discover Maschoff Brennan is uniquely situated to assist them with their US legal needs in many areas.
Complex Commercial Litigation
Maschoff Brennan has a long history of solving complex issues that are at the intersection of law and innovation.
Our litigators collectively possess comprehensive experience in successful high-stakes complex commercial litigation on behalf of sophisticated clients around the world. Our priority is to assist our clients in obtaining the best results in litigation, managing risk, and capitalizing on strategic opportunities. In turn, our foreign clients rely on our strong understanding of their industries and business goals, pragmatic and clear advice, and our ability to deliver practical solutions to real-world problems.
We have a record of successfully resolving these proceedings on behalf of clients across industries, including high tech, energy, chemicals, healthcare and life sciences, heavy manufacturing, retail and consumer goods, technology, and financial services. Likewise, our experience covers a broad range of substantive areas of law including antitrust, shareholder derivatives suits, board member liability, non-SEC securities litigation, regulatory compliance and defense, fintech issues, trade secrets, unfair and deceptive trade practices, breach of contract, consumer protection, and product liability, among many others.
Patent Litigation
Contemporary patent litigation requires current strategies and a working knowledge of complex technology and its applications. From medical devices to electronics and software, Maschoff Brennan’s litigation attorneys are experienced in effectively managing the complexities and challenges of today’s patent litigation.
Our attorneys regularly take on the largest and most expensive law firms, and win—at a much lower cost to our clients. We represent foreign clients at all stages and on all sides of patent-related disputes. Whether you are enforcing your patents against the largest of companies or defending against patent trolls, our attorneys will effectively and efficiently represent you.
Post Grant Proceedings
Maschoff Brennan has significant experience representing our foreign clients before the USPTO in post-grant proceedings of all types, including those proceedings created by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”). We have successfully represented both petitioners seeking to invalidate patent claims, as well as patent owners looking to maintain the validity of their claims. Successful representation in an AIA post-grant proceeding requires a unique combination of skill and experience.
Practitioners must not only possess a thorough understanding of the complexity of the AIA and USPTO rules, but must also be capable of taking and defending depositions, working with experts, drafting briefs and presenting oral argument. Our post-grant team combines seasoned patent prosecutors who are familiar with USPTO rules and procedure with trial attorneys who understand the art of persuasive writing and oral advocacy.
Trademark
Maschoff Brennan has experienced trademark attorneys and paralegals who are capable and committed to handling the range of trademark issues that our clients may encounter. Whether you need help registering and maintaining a large international portfolio or are a new enterprise needing assistance in developing unique and protectable marks, we can help you protect your mark.
Our trademark attorneys will provide the planning, information gathering, and data analysis necessary to ensure your trademark is fully protected, and will stop infringers as they appear. Further, we also have strong relationships with a vast array of foreign associates and international clients so that we can ensure that your mark can be protected in an international market. As such, our trademark team has the skills required to effectively ensure that your mark or brand is protected around the world.
Trademark and Trade Dress Litigation
Your trademarks and unique designs are the identity of your business. When others use your trademarks and copy your products, they steal your identity. On the other hand, your competitors may be overreaching with their own trademarks and attempt to disrupt your business with inappropriate allegations of trademark infringement.
Maschoff Brennan’s attorneys stop improper copying and use of their valuable trademarks and distinctive business designs and protect against illegitimate allegations of trademark infringement. And when the situation calls for immediate resolution, we aggressively pursue preliminary injunctions for our clients.
Intellectual Property Licensing
Attorneys at Maschoff Brennan are experienced in complex licensing agreements and transaction negotiations in local and global industries. For our foreign clients, we have the reputation and skills to provide services that will lead to success in acquiring, licensing, transferring, and commercializing all of your IP innovations. Our team of attorneys is experienced in a wide variety of disciplines, including, but not limited to, cutting-edge medical technology, chemistry, electronics, physics, computers, information technology, biotechnology, engineering, mobile telecommunications, and more.
Maschoff Brennan can draft and negotiate agreements at any stage of growth that will help you develop, build, and sustain your business in this fast-paced, rapidly growing marketplace. We understand the complex licensing and transaction agreements that need to be in place in order to foster lasting success for your company.
Intellectual Property Portfolio Management
With today’s rapid technology growth, it is more important than ever to gain a strong foothold on your intellectual property portfolio. Success in a global environment requires enhanced efficiency, competitive intelligence, and tactical approaches to protecting your innovations. You can rely on our attorneys to help you weave through the in-depth levels of IP portfolio management that will protect your assets in the United States, thereby increasing the success of your company’s capabilities and endeavors well into the future.
Maschoff Brennan’s experienced IP prosecution and litigation attorneys will provide the planning, gathering, and analysis necessary to ensure your IP portfolio is protected and has not been infringed by outside parties. Conversely, extensive research will be conducted to assure your innovations have not already been implemented elsewhere.