Within the broad area of intellectual property law, Merchant & Gould has made a name for itself as a successful intellectual property litigation firm. We prosecute and defend trademark infringement and patent and copyright violations on behalf of clients in a broad range of industries. We also have extensive experience in the litigation of intellectual property issues specific to particular industries, such as Hatch-Waxman Act litigation in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our trial attorneys try several cases every year representing plaintiffs and defendants in both simple and complex intellectual property cases at the state and federal levels. In 2009, Merchant & Gould was named among the top five national intellectual property litigation practices in the IP Law360 Litigation Almanac. In 2007, we were named among the top ten trademark firms in IP Today. Review some of the case studies that have won us these and other accolades.
Technical Depth · Sharply Honed Trial Skills · Client Communication
Many of our trial lawyers have advanced degrees or professional technical backgrounds, which sets us apart from most other intellectual property litigation firms. At the same time, our attorneys have another skill set that can be equally important. We understand that intellectual property litigation still boils down to connecting with a client's goals and telling the story in a compelling way. That demands our personal commitment and undivided attention to every client, whether large or small.
From the inception of the relationship to the final outcome of the case, our attorneys manage cases efficiently and effectively, working closely with the client every step of the way. We conduct mock trials and arguments, work with experienced trial consultants, and develop effective graphics to ensure our message to the judge and jury is understandable and convincing.
In relationships with clients, our focus is on communication and access. We have eight offices located across the nation in strategic and convenient locations. We invite clients to use our proprietary, Web-based system ELUMIS® to have 24-hour access to all key litigation documents. Our use of small, accessible teams means we respond to your needs quickly, whether you are with a Fortune 500 company or running a small business.
Confident and Thorough Counsel in Intellectual Property Disputes
Our primary goal is to get our clients out of litigation and back to business without unnecessary expense. IP litigation is not cheap. But our Midwestern base and relatively smaller size, coupled with lean staffing of cases and willingness to outsource tasks where appropriate, gives us a cost advantage over many competitive firms. We thrive in rocket docket venues, which can help manage costs by bringing cases to trial (or resolution) quickly. Our broad knowledge of IP issues also means we can recommend the most cost-efficient course of action rather than waste our clients' time and resources on litigation when other options could bring about an equivalent result.
Along with an impressive history of courtroom victories, Merchant & Gould has achieved success for clients through settlement, cross-licensing, alternative dispute resolution, interferences, reexaminations, oppositions, International Trade Commission investigations and other approaches.
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Early intervention is often the key to success in patent litigation and other intellectual property disputes. Contact Merchant & Gould for a complete analysis of your legal options.