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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.

Examples of some of the industries of notable trademark work:

• Advertising

• Automotive and Powersports

• Banking and Financial Services

• Consumer Products

• Digital Media and Internet-Related Content

• Entertainment

• Fashion and Retail Industry

• Hospitality

• Luxury assets

• Private Equity

• Real Estate

• Technology and Software

• Yachts

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Intellectual Property - Florida

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What the Team is Known For

Shutts & Bowen has a strong group with experience across a diverse array of IP matters, including the registration of patents, trademarks and copyrights. It is 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 represented HMD in a patent infringement action brought by Bell Northern Research.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joseph W. Bain
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Joseph W. Bain
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Joseph Bain is a highly respected practitioner who advises on IP portfolio management issues. He offers further experience in representing clients in litigation.

I always gain a new approach or a better strategy when I put an issue I can't solve in front of him.

He's an excellent lawyer with deep experience and a client-first approach to the practice.

I'm particularly fond of Joe. He's an absolute expert in IP litigation; he's a masterful writer and can work through difficult situations. He is professional, doesn't play games and knows his way around a courtroom.

He knows the law like the back of his hand; he is a walking encyclopedia of intellectual property.

Woodrow "Woody" H Pollack
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Woodrow "Woody" H Pollack
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Woodrow Pollack is a respected IP litigator with substantial experience in handling a wide range of disputes, including those relating to patents and trademarks.

Woodrow always stays on top of my ongoing matters and provides clear, confident guidance. His knowledge and follow-through give me complete trust in his counsel.

Woodrow knows the industry inside out, communicates well and provides a sense of calm in chaos.

Woodrow consistently provides clear, well-reasoned guidance on complex issues, and he has a remarkable ability to distill multifaceted facts into coherent and persuasive legal arguments.

Heidi Tandy
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Heidi Tandy
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Heidi Tandy focuses on trademark prosecution and transactional work in for clients from a range of industries, including retail and technology.

Heidi is very efficient, and I would recommend her.

Jodi-Ann Tillman
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Jodi-Ann Tillman
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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 a rising star in the field.

Jodi-Ann understands what we need when we make requests. She gives us the right kind of advice when we need her, and we have full confidence in her abilities.

Patricia M Flanagan
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Patricia M Flanagan
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Patricia Flanagan focuses on trademark portfolio management, including procurement, maintenance, licensing and unfair competition litigation.

Patricia has an ability to navigate complex intellectual property issues with skill and grace.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property

Joseph W. Bain
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Joseph W. Bain
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Woodrow "Woody" H Pollack
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Woodrow "Woody" H Pollack
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Heidi Tandy
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Heidi Tandy
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Jodi-Ann Tillman
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Jodi-Ann Tillman
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Band 3
Patricia M Flanagan
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Patricia M Flanagan
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Band 3