Intellectual Property

Patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and IP litigation

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Patent Litigation

Patent disputes can determine the fate of innovations and companies. If your ...

Trade Secrets

Trade secrets are often a company's most valuable assets. Learn how to protec...

Trademark Disputes

Trademark disputes affect brand identity and market position. Whether defendi...

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Intellectual Property

Patent Litigation Guide: Enforcing and Defending Patent Rights

Patent litigation involves enforcing exclusive rights or defending against infringement claims, with cases often worth millions. Complex procedures, technical evidence, and high stakes define these disputes. Learn how patent cases work, venue considerations, and strategies for success in federal court.

January 19, 2026

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Patent Infringement Claims: Proving Unauthorized Use of Your Invention

Patent infringement requires showing that an accused product or method falls within your patent claims—either literally or under the doctrine of equivalents. Claim construction often determines outcomes. Learn how to build infringement cases, required evidence, and common proof challenges.

January 19, 2026

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Trade Secrets Guide: Protecting Confidential Business Information

Trade secrets protect valuable business information not generally known—customer lists, formulas, processes, and strategies. Unlike patents, trade secrets require ongoing protection efforts. Learn what qualifies as a trade secret, protection requirements, and remedies when secrets are stolen.

January 19, 2026

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Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims: Pursuing Theft of Confidential Information

Trade secret misappropriation occurs when someone acquires secrets through improper means or breaches confidentiality. Proving misappropriation requires showing the information was actually secret and adequately protected. Learn claim elements, evidence requirements, and available remedies.

January 19, 2026

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Trademark Disputes Guide: Protecting and Enforcing Your Brand

Trademark disputes arise when others use marks confusingly similar to yours—or when you are accused of infringement. Stakes include brand value, market position, and substantial legal costs. Learn how trademark disputes develop, enforcement options, and defense strategies.

January 19, 2026

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Trademark Infringement Claims: Proving Likelihood of Confusion

Trademark infringement requires proving the accused mark creates likelihood of confusion with yours among relevant consumers. Courts consider multiple factors including similarity, market proximity, and actual confusion evidence. Learn how to build infringement cases and required proof.

January 19, 2026