For over a century, Merchant & Gould has earned a reputation as exceptional trial attorneys. Our litigators represent companies in the U.S. and globally, leading the way in a world that thrives on technology and innovation.
Our trial attorneys litigate for clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-up entrepreneurs. We try cases on all intellectual property issues, including patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, brand protection, trade secret misappropriation, and contract disputes, and from virtually every industry, including automotive, biotechnology, computer technology, semiconductor, and software. We also have deep experience as lead counsel in Hatch-Waxman Act litigation and in Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Bench Depth
Merchant has over 50 litigation professionals and 125 years of experience solely in intellectual property. Our focus on IP means everyone on our trial teams, from our paralegals and support staff to senior trial counsel, has extensive IP trial and litigation experience. These structural efficiencies, coupled with our cost structure, mean we provide top IP litigation representation at a high level of value. This includes venues at the state court, federal district court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the ITC.
Technical Strength
As an intellectual property boutique, we have the technical strength in house to support every matter. Attorneys from across our firm frequently collaborate on matters to support our clients with the highest level of expertise. Our attorneys bring an inherent global perspective and use creative strategies designed to expand on the potential of new ideas and to capitalize on opportunities that exceed our clients’ toughest expectations.
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