Intellectual Property

With the growing power of recognizable corporate images, brands and trademarks, the value of protecting intellectual property is unquestionable. ShuffieldLowman understands the increased difficulty of protecting intellectual investment and offers innovative solutions to the problems that arise from the rapid progress of technology. The firm regularly assists clients in the registration and protection of trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, domain names and copyrights, including protection of high-technology assets in the computer and Internet industries. This encompasses emerging legal issues in all facets of digital business enterprise, such as computer and software technology, outsourcing arrangements, electronic commerce, electronic publishing and digital entertainment.

Additionally, our team of experts acts as counsel to creators and users of intellectual properties by establishing protective measures to maximize investments, licenses and agreements, including when not to register trademarks. This also encompasses working with creators on building their brand and business. The firm offers intellectual property litigation services, as well, in federal and state courts when infringement issues occur.

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