Establishing And Defending Intellectual Property Rights
The intellectual property attorneys at Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP, work with clients in the San Francisco Bay area, representing clients in Silicon Valley and all of California and across the country to identify, register, protect and defend intellectual property. Our intellectual property lawyers assist with the registration of trademarks and copyrights, as well as the negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements. We provide a broad range of services related to protecting our clients’ intellectual property rights, including protecting intellectual property rights in courts throughout California.
Personalized Intellectual Property Solutions For Clients
Our firm represents technology companies in disputes and litigation related to trademark and copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, internet issues, statutory and common law unfair competition, and breach of software and other technology license agreements. We regularly assist clients with disputes involving:
- IP litigation: We will handle your intellectual property litigation case, including prosecution and defense of claims involving copyright disputes, trademark disputes and trade secrets.
- Internet intellectual property: Our intellectual property lawyers can resolve internet-related issues, such as domain name disputes, defamation, libel, slander, and trademark and copyright violations.
In addition to litigation, our lawyers have significant experience assisting clients, including startups, in proactively securing their intellectual property. We have helped many companies with the registration of trademarks and copyrights, as well as the negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements. Our lawyers are prepared to provide a broad range of intellectual property counseling. We can also guide you through the process of a sale or purchase of intellectual property rights.
Answering Your Intellectual Property Questions
Below, we address some frequently asked questions related to intellectual property.
What types of intellectual property protection does a Silicon Valley company need?
There are many important protections available, including patents for inventions, trademarks for branding, copyrights for original creative content and trade secret protection for certain confidential information. What specific protections you need and how best to implement, enforce and maintain them depend on your specific IP portfolio.
How do I defend against IP infringement claims involving patents or trade secrets?
A strong defense starts with a thorough review of the allegations and the evidence. A skilled intellectual property attorney can assess your case, evaluate your options and help you pursue a defense strategy tailored to your needs.
What should corporate clients look for when licensing or assigning IP rights?
When forming such an arrangement, it is critical to pay very close attention to the contract terms, including those regarding scope, duration and payment terms. You will want to make sure the provisions of the agreement clearly define the rights and obligations of each party and are consistent with your best interests.
How can businesses prepare for appellate review in high‑stakes IP litigation?
Key steps include preserving a clear record during the trial phase, identifying potential grounds for appeal early and consulting with a skilled appellate attorney.
Effective Intellectual Property Transaction And Litigation
Many of our clients have a national business presence. Consequently, our San Francisco Bay Area office serves as a base for advising and representing clients throughout the United States who have intellectual property transaction and litigation interests in California. Contact us at 650-249-6898 now to learn more about how we can help and to arrange a consultation.