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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

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Venable’s DC-based Intellectual Property practice includes the full range of IP services including patent and trademark counseling, prosecution, and portfolio management; copyright enforcement; transactions and due diligence; and litigation.

We consistently rank among the top 20 law firms for trademark applications filed in the United States. Our world-class team manages more than 45,000 trademark applications/registrations, including full domestic and international portfolios for leading companies and individuals.

Led by former patent examiners and reinforced by attorney-scientists from a variety of technical disciplines, Venable patent attorneys have prepared and prosecuted tens of thousands of patents for U.S. and international clients. We have also successfully represented patent holders and defended accused infringers in federal courts, arbitration and mediation across the country, and before the International Trade Commission (ITC).

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What the Team is Known For

Venable LLP has a well-regarded practice group noted for its provision of comprehensive advice on patent prosecution and copyright and trademark litigation. The team is adept at strategising and managing patent portfolios, as well as advising on the full spectrum of diligence matters relating to M&A. Clients include recognisable brands in a variety of industries, including electronics, publishing, pharmaceuticals and defence.

Work Highlights

  • Venable advised Paul Reed Smith Guitars and The Estate of Theodore M. McCarty in a dispute regarding the THEODORE mark, which was registered by a competitor brand.

Strengths

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Venable's attorneys provide timely and thorough advice and services, and are up to date on laws, regulations and applicable case law so that we can avoid risks in our business.

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The Venable team provides brilliant, practical counsel and is super responsive.

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Venable's team is highly competent and sophisticated, with excellent knowledge of the law and incredible responsiveness. The team is very aware of the real-world business implications of decisions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Price
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Andrew Price
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Andrew Price frequently acts for clients to maintain and develop global trade mark portfolios. Truly comfortable across industry groups, Andrew includes fashion companies, charities, production companies and others among his impressive client stable.

Andrew is a huge part of our organisation's success

A great strategist and a brilliant trademark lawyer, Andy has a way of quickly cutting through masses of detail..

Andrew is one of the top US attorneys. He has a meticulous eye for detail and always understands the business needs of the client. His enthusiasm for handling complex disputes shines through.

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Linda J Zirkelbach
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Linda J Zirkelbach
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Linda Zirkelbach frequently acts for a notable client base of media and entertainment industry clients in relation to a range of copyright issues.

Linda is incredibly communicative, and her attention to client service is second to none.

Linda is a seasoned professional who takes the time to understand her clients' needs and challenges, and responds with advice and support that is timely, knowledgeable, understandable and actionable.

Linda is a top-notch lawyer and a responsive colleague. She has provided impeccable counsel.

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Michele Frank
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Michele Frank
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Michele Frank provides strategic advice and patent prosecution counselling to clients from a range of industries, with particular expertise in advising technology-sector clients.

I love working with Michele – she is very knowledgeable, pleasant to work with and a true expert.

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Rebecca Liebowitz
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Rebecca Liebowitz
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Rebecca Liebowitz is co-chair of the firm's trade mark prosecution and counselling group, and provides counsel on global portfolios and enforcement efforts.

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Richard Wells
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Richard Wells
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Richard Wells is frequently called upon to handle patent prosecution as well as portfolio management.

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Frank Cimino
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Frank Cimino adroitly handles software patent disputes on behalf of automotive industry clients before PTAB and in district court proceedings.

Frank is a superior oral advocate. He has a high degree of poise in court and is a very good strategic thinker.

Frank is a very professional and experienced litigator willing to dive into the details to best serve client goals.

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Intellectual Property: Litigation
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Frank Cimino
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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Michele Frank
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Michele Frank
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Richard Wells
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Richard Wells
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Andrew Price
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Andrew Price
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Band 1
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Linda J Zirkelbach
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Linda J Zirkelbach
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Band 2
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Rebecca Liebowitz
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Rebecca Liebowitz
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Band 2
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