Our seasoned litigation team handles simple and complex litigation, at both the state and federal level, with confident strength that reassures clients that they have partnered with a qualified and accomplished team.
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.
We never overlook that most basic skill: listening to our clients to understand their needs and recommend the best course of action. For example, initiating a patent reexamination proceeding at the U.S. Patent Office or an ITC investigation may be a more cost-effective strategy than litigation in a specific dispute. However, if you engage a firm that provides cookie-cutter solutions to clients' problems, you may never find that out.
Our primary goal is to get our clients out of litigation and back to business without unnecessary expense. IP litigation is not cheap. However, 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.