Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP, Intellectual Property

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Provided by Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Brooks Pierce's reputation for first-rate IP litigation and counsel is unmatched. Our clients have told us that they value our practicality, and that we provide "smart and sensible" trademark registration and counsel.

We handle complex, large IP litigation, including trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret and software cases.

Representative Experience

Recently, our team:

represented a tactical gear manufacturer needing to protect trade secrets against a competitor set up by a former employee;
represented a semiconductor chip manufacturer defending its right to compete in China; and
represented multiple start-up companies throughout the U.S. with patent registration, licensing and trademarks.

Media and Entertainment

The firm also enjoys a top-tier media practice. We represent media companies on a daily basis, working closely with network affiliates on branding, trademark, and transactional IP issues. We also represents major recording artists, filmmakers and other artistic content producers in copyright, trademark, transactional, and licensing matters.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - North Carolina

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What the Team is Known For

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP has a solid reputation in complex, large-scale IP litigation, with additional excellence in registration, licensing and clearance matters. The group has notable experience in IP issues specific to the media industry and is skilled at handling patent, trademark and copyright infringement disputes.

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Work Highlights

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP continued to serve as litigation counsel for Justh Holdings in actions to cancel its trademark registrations, oppose applications and declare rights to COSMOS marks for use with granite and other stone used in buildings and countertops.