Intellectual property disputes often arise from business relationships rather than traditional patent or trademark litigation. We represent businesses, investors, and executives in disputes involving trade secrets, confidential information, restrictive covenants, unfair competition, ownership and use of intellectual property, and other proprietary business assets. Many of these matters arise alongside employment disputes, commercial litigation, or corporate transactions.
Our lawyers have represented plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of disputes involving the protection and use of intellectual property, confidential business information, and other proprietary assets. Our experience includes claims arising from employee and executive departures, business acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing arrangements, and other commercial relationships. These matters frequently involve competing claims to valuable information or assets and can have consequences extending well beyond the immediate legal dispute.
Trade secret and proprietary information disputes often require immediate action. A key employee leaves for a competitor. A business alleges that confidential information has been taken or misused. Questions arise regarding the ownership or permitted use of technology, data, business methods, or other intellectual property. We help clients evaluate these issues quickly, preserve their rights, and develop practical strategies to protect their competitive position, whether through negotiation, injunctive proceedings, arbitration, or litigation.
