Intellectual Property and Technology Protection

Business leaders in virtually every industry today – including manufacturing, hospitality, media, retail and technology, just to name a few – recognize the value of their intellectual property. These assets take many forms: trademarks that accumulate goodwill through years of marketing and promotion; technology, software and other creative assets that generate revenues or optimize business; publications, games and artistic works that are eligible for copyright protection; and the sensitive trade secrets possessed by employees. In addition, businesses everywhere have become purchasers and licensees of technology products (such as computer systems, software and eCommerce services). As a purchaser of technology services, you will encounter complex agreements filled with unique provisions that are a trap for the uninformed.

Dunn Carney’s intellectual property lawyers have substantial experience in protecting clients in all phases of their IP and technology concerns. Our work includes the following:

Trademark

• Federal, state and international registration, including an extensive practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and TTAB.
• Brand management strategies.
• Counseling and proactive measures relating to trademark infringement issues.

Licensing

• Representation of licensors and licensees in transactions of all sizes relating to the licensing of software, web-based applications, content (including music and video), technology and trade secrets.

Copyright

• Registration and advice on other protective measures.
• Copyright infringement counseling.

Trade Secret Protection

• Nondisclosure, noncompetition and nonsolicitation advice and strategies for employers.

Litigation

• Representation of manufacturers, distributors, artists, professionals and others in trademark, trade dress, and copyright infringement litigation, as well as in trade secret misappropriation claims.

Technology, Media and eCommerce

• Internet business planning and execution, including advice on website hosting and website use.
• Compliance with data breach and privacy laws.
• Domain name disputes.
• Production and distribution transactions for music and video content.
• Celebrity endorsement agreements.

Representative Experience

Trademark prosecution and successful practice before Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) on behalf of clients in the manufacturing, advertising, real estate development, software development, media and entertainment industries.

Representation of software companies in connection with development and negotiation of custom software licensing agreements.

Representation of media companies in negotiation of production agreements.

Representation of large internet service provider in negotiation of streaming video technology licenses.

Negotiation of technology joint ventures in telecom and Internet technologies industries.

Representation of entertainers and product manufacturers in trademark licensing and endorsement deals.

Team Members

Merrill J. Baumann, Jr. – Leader of the Intellectual Property and Technology Team
Justin Aida
Jay Chock
David Rossmiller
David Zehntbauer