Not every dispute should go to litigation. There are often other options. In fact, methods of alternative dispute resolution cannot only save clients a great deal of time and expense; they will often produce more satisfying results and solutions.
At Merchant & Gould, we encourage clients to consider methods of alternative dispute resolution whenever appropriate. In each unique case, we develop our recommendations based on the circumstances of the dispute, our client's short- and long-term goals, and the intellectual property issues at stake. After performing this analysis and conducting in-depth consultations with our clients, we recommend the most cost-efficient option. We provide intelligent guidance and sharply focused representation through every step of the dispute resolution process they choose.
Merchant & Gould Offers a Range of ADR Services
When it comes to alternative dispute resolution, our attorneys can be hired by the parties to a dispute, be referred by a court, or counsel those seeking alternative approaches to litigation. We can host a mediation or arbitration in our office, or can come to your location as appropriate. We have direct experience in courts and jurisdictions nationwide and many years of successful resolutions to draw from. Our experience ranges from mediation of copyright infringement claims to arbitration of complex patent violation claims.
Our Attorneys Have Significant ADR Experience
Jack Clifford, a lawyer with the firm since 1981, is a member of the Panel of Neutrals, part of the International Trademark Association's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program.
John Gould, with over 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer throughout the United States, is a qualified provider of mediation and arbitration services in the state of Minnesota.
Alan Kowalchyk, a lawyer since 1981 and with Merchant & Gould since 1984, has been a qualified provider of mediation and arbitration services in the state of Minnesota since 1999. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association's National Panel of Neutrals and is available to serve in arbitration or mediation of commercial disputes, including all types of intellectual property matters. Alan has served as Chair of the American Intellectual Property Law Association's Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, has authored numerous articles on ADR and is a frequent speaker on ADR topics.
Contact Merchant & Gould
As one of the preeminent intellectual property firms in the United States, Merchant & Gould is well situated to provide superior representation in dispute resolution, whether it involves traditional litigation or alternative methods of dispute resolution. Contact us to consult an intellectual property lawyer at one of our eight U.S. offices.