Trademark Litigation

Trademark litigation is often required when a violation of the exclusive rights attaching to a trademark occurs. If you feel your trademark is being used illegally or if a competitor is using a trademark that is nearly identical to yours, thus resulting in serious confusion, consider the services of the Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P. (SHB) Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation Practice.

For decades and through countless successful cases, we have represented many multinational and U.S. companies in trademark litigation as well as copyright infringement and patent cases. We work on behalf of our clients to procure both domestic and foreign trademark, patent and copyright protection. SHB maintains an active docket of cases with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in addition to managing hundreds of similar client files outside the United States. Our attorneys have established a network of associate counsel in more than 80 countries to handle national filings and patent proceedings under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and the European Patent Convention. Well-versed in drafting and negotiating patent, trademark and trade secret licenses, we have prosecuted patent applications in a wide variety of technology areas.

Trademark litigation often requires the involvement of a team of attorneys and related professionals who are capable of communicating on a wide variety of scientific matters. It is this area of trademark litigation that sets SHB head and shoulders above the rest. Our wide array of experts on staff include 125 SHB analysts who hold advanced degrees in fields such as agriculture; biochemistry, immunochemistry and organic chemistry; electrical and mechanical engineering; pharmacology; toxicology; and computer software and hardware. In addition, we employ more than 30 patent attorneys who hold various Bachelor of Science degrees; eight patent agents, including one former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiner; and five patent analysts. We supplement our patent and trademark practice with a state-of-the-art graphics department and a jury research staff. At a fraction of the cost demanded by outside consultants, SHB graphics specialists work to create sophisticated demonstrative exhibits on an expedited basis, while jury analysts examine complex litigation issues from a juror's perspective. We also provide our team access to more than 300 full-time litigators, giving our trademark litigation trial teams an innovative edge in the industry.

Whether you are in need of trademark litigation or counseling to prevent future legal action, SHB is prepared to handle your full range of legal needs. Contact us today.