About

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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).

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - District of Columbia

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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 strategizing and managing patent portfolios, as well as advising on the full spectrum of diligence matters relating to M&A. Clients include recognizable brands in a variety of industries, including electronics, publishing, pharmaceuticals and defense.

Work Highlights

  • Venable LLP assisted One Tree Planted with the global expansion of its trademark portfolio.

Strengths

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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's quality of work, attention to detail and strategic angle are second to none.

Andrew is a smart attorney who takes a reasonable approach.

Andrew is one of the foremost legal minds in this area, in terms of trade prosecution and trademark questions.

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 knowledgeable, experienced and attentive.

Linda is an incredibly skilled attorney.

Linda is incredibly communicative, stays abreast of industry developments and regularly checks in to make sure that client needs are met.

Linda is a fantastic trademark and copyright adviser.

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.

Michele takes action quickly and is incredibly supportive and good to work with. She understands the start-up landscape, and she is always available to offer explanations.

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

Rebecca is an outstanding attorney. She is a great person to work with, who has curiosity and a client-focused mindset.

Rebecca knows a lot about her clients, and she is interested in their business.

Rebecca is a brilliant attorney.

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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 understands the nuances of complex patent litigation and he persuasively articulates sophisticated arguments with ease.

Frank gets in as deep as possible on technical issues with experts and can explain things convincingly to judges.

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Megan Woodworth
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Megan Woodworth, as a co-chair of Venable's IP litigation group, regularly handles patent litigation for automotive and medical device companies. Her experience also spans appellate work.

Megan is good at hashing out strategy.

Megan is incredibly smart and very goal-oriented.

Ranked Lawyers at
Venable LLP

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District of Columbia

Intellectual Property: Litigation

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Frank Cimino
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Band 4
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Megan Woodworth
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Band 4
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Michele Frank
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Michele Frank
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Band 2
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Andrew Price
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Andrew Price
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Band 1
Linda J Zirkelbach
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Linda J Zirkelbach
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Rebecca Liebowitz
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Rebecca Liebowitz
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Band 2