Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | USA

ArentFox Schiff LLP is a premier copyright and trade mark protection practice representing some of the most recognisable brand names in areas including food, fashion and apparel, technology, and media and entertainment. The firm has expertise in the management of large trademark portfolios involving significant overseas operations and great experience of handling international trademark disputes. The group is further noted for its cross-border capabilities, particularly in trade mark issues in Latin America.

DLA Piper LLP offers notable trademark law specialists who are routinely called upon to advise on global brand management and international portfolio protection. The team is adept at handling complex trade mark litigations. It acts for prominent clients in the sports and media sectors, in addition to the consumer goods, fashion, food and beverage and electronics industries, among others. The team is also experienced in assisting emerging companies and startups with the IP aspects of early-stage corporate development.

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.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP is noted for its extensive expertise in copyright, trademark and trade secrets. The firm assists clients with trade mark portfolio management as well as advising on trade secret protection and misappropriation claims. It frequently advises clients on intellectual property issues involved in corporate transactions. The team also fields capability in patent prosecution and infringement litigation as part of its diverse offering.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton advises on the full range of trademark matters, with recent work including fair use cases, enforcement actions and the management of portfolios for some of the world's most recognisable brands. A growing transactional aspect to the work is bolstered by the firm's national platform. The firm's clients include prominent names in the hospitality, fashion and food industries. It is noted for the global reach of its portfolio protection and trademark counselling work.

Latham & Watkins offers high-calibre patent litigators known to act for clients in a variety of sectors, including software, life sciences and automobiles. The firm houses strong PTAB, district court and ITC trial capabilities backed up by a number of experienced appellate advocates who regularly appear before the US Supreme Court and federal appeals courts. It is also adept at handling all manner of Section 101 cases and engages regularly with corresponding issues and new developments. The team is also noted for its expertise in cases at the intersection between antitrust and IP.

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP offers particular prowess in trademarks, with a wealth of experience handling prosecution and litigation. The firm frequently represents clients in opposition and infringement actions, regularly appearing before the USPTO as well as state and federal courts. The group continues to be a strong choice to advise on domestic and international trademark applications, as well as branding and enforcement strategies. The firm advises clients from the financial services and life sciences sectors, among others.

Arnold & Porter has a highly regarded IP practice group able to provide comprehensive guidance on all patent and non-patent matters. The trademark and copyright capabilities of the group remain highly noted. The team enjoys a fine reputation for its work in the sports and media and entertainment fields. The firm is regularly called upon for its strengths in patent prosecution. It additionally maintains broad experience in contentious matters and is well versed in both complex patent and trademark disputes.

Cooley LLP enjoys a strong reputation for its IP counselling and strategy work, with a wealth of experience in handling patent prosecution. The firm counts world-leading pharmaceutical companies among its client roster, in addition to agricultural technology companies.

Hogan Lovells houses a respected group with extensive expertise spanning all major areas of IP. The firm frequently advises on trademark and trade secrets disputes, as well as complex patent litigation, and represents a broad client base including major consumer goods, technology and life sciences companies.

Jenner & Block LLP is a highly respected trademark, copyright and trade secret practice with a particularly well-developed understanding of the film, music, media and television spaces. The team offers breadth of experience in handling trademark and copyright infringements, and is particularly noted for its skill in rate proceedings. The team is also routinely engaged to advise on issues concerning digital technology and is active in recent developments in AI and copyright law. The firm represents clients in various forums, including appellate matters before the US Supreme Court.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP houses a notable patent counselling group with a wealth of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management. The team is also adept with post-grant reviews, and has particular strength in representing clients in the life sciences and technology sectors.

Wilkinson Barker Knauer advises a large array of clients, ranging from startups to household names, on international trademark filings. The group works with companies from sectors including tech, education and entertainment, among others.