Preserving and Protecting Intellectual Property Rights

The attorneys in Klinedinst’s Intellectual Property (IP) group counsel and litigate the full spectrum of copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, and trade secret issues. Our lawyers have firsthand experience representing mid-size to large companies in all areas of IP protection and registration. Our firm is the first stop for many major corporations seeking to prosecute or defend a trademark, patent or copyright infringement case, as well as suits alleging trade secret misappropriation.

Klinedinst is uniquely equipped to handle the diverse legal needs of its clients. Klinedinst lawyers provide traditional representation such as prosecution of trademarks before the USPTO and defending patent infringement suits, as well as non-traditional representation such as performing IP audits and valuation services. Our business-oriented approach means that we look to resolve cases prior to litigation, if that best meets the client's business goals, and to help clients resolve issues before they arise. When appropriate, we also assist our clients in selecting and purchasing insurance coverage for intellectual property matters. As a full service law firm, we draw on the vast resources of our experienced litigators to assist in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress infringement matters. We also serve as local counsel in IP matters in all California courts for law firms without a California presence.

Klinedinst helps protect IP rights for clients in both traditional and new economies. We represent the unique needs of both innovative e-businesses and brick-and-mortar cornerstones of the economy. Our outstanding team of attorneys, paralegals and staff is dedicated to maximizing our clients' investments and revenue streams.

Intellectual Property Highlights

Our team has an exemplary background in the complex, ever-changing world of Intellectual Property litigation. Klinedinst IP Practice Group members:

• Actively defend clients extensively in trademark and trade dress infringement litigation
• Demonstrate a proven record litigating copyright infringement, trade secret, and breach of license cases
• Prosecute and defend patent and copyright infringement cases
• Practice before the USPTO, registering trademarks, and arguing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
• Register copyrights with the Library of Congress
• Draft and negotiate trademark, copyright and patent licenses spanning everything from cutting-edge software applications to construction safety barricades
• Litigate disputes surrounding Internet development, software, and licensing agreements.
• Implement comprehensive IP audits, to maximize clients' asset values and revenue, and minimize potential liabilities
• Counsel clients and prepare detailed strategic plans for protecting clients' IP and trade secret portfolios
• Mediate all types of intellectual property cases.
• Negotiate, litigate, draft, and review non-disclosure and licensing agreements and IP- related employment agreements
• Conduct intensive pre-litigation investigation and negotiations surrounding the entire spectrum of trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret disputes
• Handle IP issues for the entertainment industry, including drafting of entertainment contracts and litigating entertainment disputes, related to protecting copyright, trademarks, trade dress, and trade secrets