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Patent
Acquisition and Counseling
ADDMG obtains patents in a broad range of technology
areas for its clients. ADDMG has continually been named
by the trade journal, Intellectual Property Today, as
one of the top 100 patent firms in the country, based
on actual numbers of patents issued in a calendar year.
The firm also counsels its clients in all aspects of
patent law, including obtaining patents for inventions,
asserting patent rights against infringers, defending
against patent infringement allegations, and licensing
of patents.
ADDMG’s patent practitioners are licensed by
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to represent clients
before the agency in patent matters. Our experience includes
electrical and electronic equipment, semiconductor devices
and processes, mechanical and optical devices, medical
products, computer hardware and software, biotechnology,
pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
Trademark
and Copyright Acquisition and Counseling
ADDMG attorneys provide a complete range of legal
services relating to trademarks, including: trademark
clearance searches; federal, state and foreign trademark
registrations; trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings; dispute resolution
proceedings for internet domain names; trademark disputes; contracts; licensing
agreements and disputes. ADDMG has been named as one of the top 100 trademark
firms by the trade journal, Intellectual Property Today, based on the number
of U.S. trademark registrations granted. Our attorneys are experienced in obtaining
federal copyright registrations and in providing general legal counsel in copyright
matters, including copyright infringement litigation involving literary, artistic
and musical works, software, and copyright registration of software.
Intellectual
Property Litigation
ADDMG provides cost effective and aggressive litigation
services for all types of intellectual property disputes
including those involving patent, trade secret, trademark,
internet, non-competition, deceptive trade practice,
and copyright issues. Patent cases have been tried in
numerous jurisdictions involving mechanical, electrical,
medical devices, engineering disciplines, chemical and
a variety of other technologies. The firm's litigation
practioners take pride in having the ability to fully
understand complex matters, digest the salient facts
and legal issues to present a client's case to the judge
or jury in an understandable and meaningful way. The
firm has extensive experience on behalf of policyholders
in evaluating and pursuing available liability insurance for intellectual property
claims. The firm is well equipped to analyze and pursue available liability
coverages that may be important to defendants in trademark and copyright litigation.
The firm regularly monitors developments in insurance policy language and related
case law.
Intellectual Property Transactions
ADDMG is a full service intellectual Property law firm and
our staff includes registered patent attorneys, experienced
attorneys, and patent agents; the firm has expertise in
filing and prosecuting patent applications in the US and
foreign countries. Our patent practitioners are registered
to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in
patent matters and work closely with associates in other
countries to meet our clients’ patent requirements. ADDMG
attorneys also represent a diverse client base in domestic
and foreign trademark filings, copyright, licensing and
franchise matters.
Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR)
ADDMG attorneys have diverse educational backgrounds and
represent numerous disciplines. The firm's litigation
section has been trying intellectual property cases since
1972. Many of the members of the litigation section have
attained Martindale-Hubbell's "AV" rating, representing
Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating awarded to attorneys.
The litigation section has tried cases in State courts,
Federal courts, before arbitration panels and administrative
bodies.
The firm's trial group prides itself on having the ability
to fully understand complex matters, digest the salient
facts and legal issues to present a client's case to the
jury in an understandable and meaningful way. Unlike many
other litigation sections in larger firms, the ADDMG
litigation section has the courtroom experience to actually
try cases, as opposed to "litigating" a matter until
settlement. The size of the litigation section permits the
clients to have direct and continuous contact with the
attorney or support staff retained to handle the matter, yet
the group is large enough to control even the most litigious
opponents.
Patent cases have been tried in numerous jurisdictions
involving mechanical, electrical, advanced electronic,
computers, telecommunication, medical devices,
semiconductors, chemical and a variety of other
technologies. ADDMG's litigation group has also represented
clients in numerous trademark and copyright infringements,
internet and domain name disputes, unfair competition claims
and trade secret cases. In addition, the lawyers in the
litigation section have substantial experience in complex
commercial disputes, professional liability and insurance
litigation, bankruptcy disputes related to intellectual
property, franchise cases and other commercial matters. Several of ADDMG’s
attorneys are also qualified arbitrators and certified mediators.
Securities Arbitration and Litigation
Robert Dyer and Neal Blaher represent clients in securities
arbitration and litigation proceedings. Both have extensive
experience in assessing and trying cases involving
unsuitable investment recommendations, excessive trading and
other improper sales practices committed by financial and
investment advisors.
Franchise Opportunities
Neal Blaher is experienced in representing clients who are
considering the purchase of a franchise opportunity, providing
them with a comprehensive review of their offering documents,
and advice on the legal advantages and disadvantages of the
franchise. He also represents clients who already own a
successful business of their own and wish to expand through
franchising. This includes preparation of the offering circular
and other documents required for franchise opportunities.
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