Intellectual Property - Louisiana
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What the Team is Known For
Jones Walker LLP houses an experienced group with broad expertise spanning a wide range of IP mandates. The team frequently advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

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We have one of the largest intellectual property groups in the region available to handle a myriad of intellectual property issues. Eleven of our attorneys are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and have a variety of science and engineering degrees. Our patent and trademark management software tracks and reports on our clients' extensive worldwide patent portfolios, containing more than 7,000 patent and trademark records.
Jones Walker's Intellectual Property practice extends well beyond the firm's geographic footprint. Our attorneys represent clients located around the country and the world. When localized representation may be advisable for clients with foreign concerns, we regularly assist in the selection and supervision of local counsel. Our locations within the Gulf South region, however, keep Jones Walker's billing rates among the most competitive in the nation.
Our practice group is well positioned to serve clients of any size, region, and industry. The professionals in our Intellectual Property practice pride themselves on turning any creative step—from oil and gas production techniques to neural networks, from architectural works to company brands—into enforceable property rights. We routinely handle transactions, filings and licensing issues for clients.
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Jones Walker LLP houses an experienced group with broad expertise spanning a wide range of IP mandates. The team frequently advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
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The Jones Walker team goes in depth in problem solving, utilizing technology and strategic thinking to solve problems in a manner that give our organization a decided advantage.
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Michael Leachman is adept in handling a variety of matters, including: trademark disputes, patent appeals, trade dress infringement and patent litigation.
Michael Leachman genuinely cares about us and the outcome of our legal issues. It was more than just a business to him. He fought extremely hard to give us the opportunity to get the best result possible.
Michael Leachman was available at any time. He understood commercial concerns at every level and accommodated each concern at every tier in the business. There is no question or scenario I could have presented that would not be addressed in depth with multiple aspects of law readily available to optimize our decision making.
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