Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property:
The intellectual property group handles a wide range of litigation, including patent, trademark, and copyright litigation. It also assists with patent, trademark and copyright registrations and proceedings before the Patent & Trademark Office. The learn also counsels clients on antitrust litigation related to patents and copyrights. Other IP issues handled include patent, trademark and copyright licensing and royalties, non-disclosure agreements and computer software agreements, as well as antitrust concerns related lo such agreements and licenses. Globally, the team prosecute and enforce patent and trademark rights for US and international corporations. In addition to conducting business throughout the hemisphere, the group's members are frequently invited lo Latin America to lecture on US legal issues affecting the region.
Chambers Review
Strong group with experience across a diverse array of IP matters, including the registration of patents, trademarks and copyrights. Also adept at acting for clients in a variety of disputes, ranging from misappropriation of trade secrets claims to patent infringement cases.
Work Highlights
- Shutts & Bowen continue to defend GreenShades Software in a bet-the-company patent infringement action brought by Aatrix Software.
Strengths
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"We have been consistently pleased by Shutts & Bowen's work and responsiveness."
"We have been consistently pleased by Shutts & Bowen's work and responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Bain is a highly respected practitioner who advises on IP portfolio management issues. He offers further experience in representing clients in litigation.
Woodrow Pollack is a respected IP litigator with substantial experience in handling a wide range of disputes, including those relating to patents and trademarks.
"Woody delivers very attentive and solutions-based advice."
Jodi-Ann Tillman is increasingly recognized for her strength in the trademark and copyright space. She is regularly called upon by clients from a range of industries for prosecution and counseling.
"Jodi-Ann is not only very responsive, but she provides answers that are implementable and easy."
Patricia Flanagan focuses on trademark portfolio management, including procurement, maintenance, licensing and unfair competition litigation.
"Patricia is very attentive, responsive and knowledgeable."
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