IP Litigation and Disputes
Our experienced intellectual property lawyers represent clients in a wide range of patent, trademark, and copyright disputes. We have championed our clients’ important intellectual property rights both nationwide and internationally — in courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
A company’s intellectual property is among its most valuable assets. Patents, trademarks, and copyrights protect a business’s competitive advantage. At Hovey Williams LLP, we take a proactive approach to putting protections in place. Nonetheless, disputes can still occur that require the intellectual property owner to take action.
Administrative Trial And Appeal Boards
Disputes can often be addressed by pursuing less expensive administrative proceedings provided by the USPTO that are directed to the protectability of a trademark or validity of a patent. Our lawyers have decades of experience defending patent and trademark holders before the USPTO, as well as challenging trademarks and patents that should not have issued for those defending against accusations of infringement. In 2014 and 2015, Hovey Williams was identified as one of the top 40 most active firms in the nation practicing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). We were the first firm to file a petition through the newly implemented Inter Partes Proceeding (IPR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
We have thorough knowledge of statutes, regulations, and case precedents applied by the TTAB and PTAB. We have a long history of successfully resolving trademark and patent disputes for clients nationally and internationally.
Not All Cases Need To Be Litigated
The attorneys at Hovey Williams are always prepared to litigate disputes through trials and appeals. However, we are keenly aware that litigation is expensive and burdensome to our clients. Often, we resolve disputes through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
Our lawyers provide a level of personal service that other large firms find difficult to match. Call 913-647-9050 or contact us to schedule a meeting. We will review your situation and recommend an effective course of action.
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Not All Cases Need To Be Litigated
We can often resolve disputes through negotiation to save our clients the expense and burden of litigation.
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Accused of Infringment? We can help.
We also defend clients against accusations of infringement.
Alternatives To Litigation
In the legal world, there is a push to resolve civil disputes through means other than litigation. Intellectual property disputes are no exception. In fact, mediation and arbitration clauses are a common component of many intellectual property contracts and settlement agreements.
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Save Money And Headaches
Mediation and arbitration often allow parties to reach an equally effective resolution in a fraction of the time it takes to litigate a dispute.
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Advantages Of Arbitration
Increased control over the process
Confidentiality
Expert decision makers
Binding decisions
Trademark and Patent Proceedings
The attorneys at Hovey Williams LLP regularly represent clients in intellectual property hearings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). These administrative boards handle adversary proceedings involving trademarks and patents respectively.
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What is a TTAB Proceeding?
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
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What is a PTAB Proceeding?
Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Domain Name Disputes
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The Legal Lexicon of the Digital Age
Cybersquatting, reverse cybersquatting and typosquatting have become part of the legal lexicon as parties attempt to profit from internet domain name registration in the competitive world of online commerce.
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Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA)
Under the federal Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), domain name owners may sue to obtain damages for misuse of a domain name.
A Common Sense Approach to Intellectual Property Litigation
A company’s intellectual property often provides critical competitive advantages. When infringement or counterfeiting occurs, it is important to move aggressively to protect your rights. The lawyers at Hovey Williams LLP have extensive experience litigating disputes involving patent and trademark infringement, post-grant reviews, trade secrets, and other intellectual property matters.
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Kansas City-based, globally trusted
From our office in metro Kansas City, we work with clients in the Midwest, as well as from both coasts and internationally. Our location allows us to pass along cost efficiencies to our clients around the world.
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Experienced Litigators
Our team of attorneys is entirely focused on intellectual property law. We handle every type of litigation and work with clients from a variety of industries.
We’re As Passionate As You Are
You want to work with someone who is as passionate about your innovative ideas as you are. We bring that passion to every case we work on.
We can’t wait to hear your idea!
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