Intellectual Property Litigation

Here at Williams Mullen, many of our attorneys have developed particular proficiency in patent law and litigation and trademark law and litigation, as well as copyright infringement litigation. Our intellectual property attorneys have represented parties in IP litigation at the administrative, trial and appellate levels, in courtrooms across the country - from Florida to New York and from Virginia to California. Williams Mullen’s IP attorneys have published numerous articles and newsletters regarding intellectual property issues in litigation and also actively participate in local, state, and national bar organizations that focus on intellectual property litigation.

Here at Williams Mullen, many of our attorneys have developed particular proficiency in patent law and litigation and trademark law and litigation, as well as copyright infringement litigation. Our intellectual property attorneys have represented parties in IP litigation at the administrative, trial and appellate levels, in courtrooms across the country - from Florida to New York and from Virginia to California. Williams Mullen’s IP attorneys have published numerous articles and newsletters regarding intellectual property issues in litigation and also actively participate in local, state, and national bar organizations that focus on intellectual property litigation.

A Team of IP Law and IP Litigation Experts
Our team’s abilities in specialized areas of intellectual property law are complemented by the breadth of our knowledge and experience in franchise and licensing matters, bankruptcy law, and trade secret, antitrust, defamation, conspiracy, and unfair competition claims and matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Our attorneys are experienced commercial litigators who combine broad litigation experience with specialized technology and intellectual property experience.

Our experience and capabilities include substantial engagements in the following areas:

• Patent, trademark and copyright infringement litigation
• Trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition litigation
• Antitrust and unfair trade practices litigation
• Section 337 trade litigation before the International Trade Commission
• Inter partes proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
• State and federal court litigation involving claims of breach of technology contracts and engagements
• Ex parte appeals from decisions of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

A Creative, Effective Approach to IP Litigation Strategies
Williams Mullen IP attorneys design creative and effective litigation strategies that meet our clients’ business goals while also protecting their proprietary intellectual property. Whatever the engagement, our goal is the same – to understand our client’s needs and goals fully; to evaluate and advise our clients with respect to relevant litigation decisions and their implications; and to assist our clients in developing and implementing creative strategies to meet those needs and goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner.