Trademarks & Copyrights

Through our decades of experience representing both U.S. and international clients, we are uniquely qualified to resolve issues across global markets due to our network of talented attorneys, law enforcement officers, and investigators across the world. In addition to the traditional IP remedies, we tailor solutions specific to the country at issue.

We represent world famous U.S. and European designers enforcing their IP rights to protect against unauthorized copying of their names, brands, and iconic logos (including non-traditional designs and color trademarks). This includes enforcement efforts with U.S. Customs and other law enforcement agencies, as well as IP training sessions with U.S. Customs. We counsel foreign clients seeking to expand in the U.S. and advise them on branding strategies, marketing and packaging, website IP issues, terms of use and privacy policies, and distribution, franchise, and license agreements.

We advise clients on best strategies for trade secret protection and devise enforcement plans with the goal of avoiding litigation. Deeply integrated with our patent prosecution team, we have the vantage of comprehensive legal and technical resources to address the challenge. When necessary, we have a proven record of successful resolution of trade secrets lawsuits in many areas including software products, phosphorous production, and government contracts relating to projects for both the United States Army and Navy.

McCarter’s trademark and copyright litigators have prosecuted or defended cases in federal courts throughout the U.S. involving world-famous brands, as well as successfully resolved disputes through alternative dispute resolution that reduced costs while achieving significant business goals. Our litigation strategy often combines traditional and non-traditional claims and remedies, where appropriate, to achieve a range of results, including: obtaining damages, seizure orders, asset restraints, injunctions, and other equitable relief, often with contemporaneous civil and criminal actions in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

We also lead and oversee international enforcement efforts, including: litigation and global anti-counterfeiting matters in the U.S. and abroad (Asia, Europe, South America, and Russia), which sometimes involve both civil and criminal proceedings and/or concurrent efforts in multiple countries; resolving disputes with competitors, former distributors, and licensees; and gray market issues.