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.