Intellectual Property & Technology Law Practice
The Intellectual Property practice provides clients with full-service representation in a mid-size law firm setting. Where appropriate, our Intellectual Property lawyers interface with our corporate lawyers and fashion industry and entertainment lawyers. The Intellectual Property lawyers of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron provide a full range of legal representation in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition, including prosecution, licensing, litigation, and opinion services. DHC has five offices located in New York City, NY, Albany, NY, Washington, D.C., White Plains, NY and Palm Beach, FL.
Our intellectual property lawyers are experienced in a broad range of technologies and industries
Our Intellectual Property lawyers hold advanced engineering and science degrees and are experienced in a broad range of technologies and industries. Our intellectual property lawyers practice as patent lawyers, trademark lawyers, and copyright lawyers. The Department’s experience spans the following fields:
Engineering/Science Technologies
- Video conferencing
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Computer technology
- Local and wide area networks
- Telecommunications
- Software
- Online services
- Nutritional supplements
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biomedical devices and processes
- Bioremediation
- Medical/dental devices and technology
- Healthcare
- Mechanical devices
- Electronic devices and components
- Point-of-purchase displays
- Physical therapy and exercise devices
- Internet-of-things/Smart devices
- Fabric and textile technologies
Media and the Arts
- Music compilations
- Traditional and online publishing
- Recording industry including record labels, derivative rights, performance rights, and distribution
- Fashion industry license agreements
- Fashion industry trademarks, trade dress and designs
- Domain name disputes and protection
Copyright, trademark and patent establishment and protection
We prepare files, prosecute and manage numerous and diverse patent and trademark applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and in foreign offices around the world. Patent applications are prepared and reviewed by licensed patent professionals admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Department supports all foreign applications as well.
The Intellectual Property Department provides licensing, due diligence, and portfolio analysis services. Furthermore, our attorneys are seasoned in domestic and international trademark and patent opinion services.
We represent clients in negotiation of strategic license agreements, including software and other license agreements. We also aid clients in the drafting and negotiation of employment, consulting, and partnership agreements with significant intellectual property implications.
Intellectual property litigation
Our Intellectual Property lawyers have vast experience representing our clients’ copyright, trademark, and patent rights in intellectual property litigation throughout the United States in both federal and state courts. Our Intellectual Property litigation experience includes litigation regarding patent, trademark, copyright infringement, and trade secret and unfair competition matters in both federal and state courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution for arbitration panels.
The America Invents Act represents the most significant change to the United States patent laws in over half a century. Such changes include the first-to-file rule for patent inventorship, revised patent examination procedures, and other patent prosecution related changes. Our registered patent attorneys regularly provide counseling services to large and small clients regarding these developments.
Key Takeaways: Intellectual Property & Technology Law
DHC’s Intellectual Property & Technology Law attorneys assist New York businesses, creators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies across a wide range of industries with patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, licensing, litigation, opinion, and portfolio-related matters.
DHC provides full-service intellectual property representation.
DHC’s Intellectual Property lawyers provide legal guidance in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition matters, including prosecution, licensing, litigation, and opinion services.
DHC’s Intellectual Property lawyers work across many technologies and industries.
The practice includes attorneys with advanced engineering and science degrees and experience in areas such as software, internet, e-commerce, telecommunications, computer technology, medical and dental devices, biomedical processes, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, mechanical devices, smart devices, textiles, fashion, music, publishing, and entertainment.
DHC helps clients establish, protect, and manage patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
The firm prepares, files, prosecutes, and manages patent and trademark applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and supports foreign applications around the world.
DHC assists with licensing, agreements, and intellectual property transactions.
The Intellectual Property Department provides licensing, due diligence, portfolio analysis, domestic and international opinion services, and support for strategic license agreements, software licenses, employment agreements, consulting agreements, and partnership agreements involving intellectual property rights.
DHC represents clients in intellectual property litigation.
DHC’s Intellectual Property lawyers represent clients in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States, as well as in alternative dispute resolution and arbitration matters.
DHC counsels clients on patent law developments.
DHC’s registered patent attorneys provide counseling to large and small clients regarding patent law developments, including changes related to the America Invents Act.
Intellectual Property & Technology Law Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does DHC’s Intellectual Property & Technology Law Practice do for New York clients?
DHC’s Intellectual Property & Technology Law Practice assists New York businesses, creators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies with patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, licensing, litigation, opinion, and portfolio-related matters. The firm provides full-service intellectual property representation in a mid-size law firm setting and works with clients across a broad range of technologies and industries.
Can DHC help with patent, trademark, and copyright protection?
Yes. DHC’s Intellectual Property lawyers assist with establishing, protecting, and managing patents, trademarks, and copyrights. The firm prepares, files, prosecutes, and manages patent and trademark applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and supports foreign applications around the world.
What industries and technologies does DHC’s Intellectual Property team work with?
DHC’s Intellectual Property lawyers work across a broad range of technologies and industries, including software, internet, e-commerce, telecommunications, online services, computer technology, biomedical devices and processes, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical and dental technology, mechanical devices, electronic devices, smart devices, textile technologies, fashion, music, publishing, recording, and entertainment.
Does DHC assist with intellectual property licensing and agreements?
Yes. DHC assists clients with strategic license agreements, software licenses, due diligence, portfolio analysis, and domestic and international trademark and patent opinion services. The firm also helps draft and negotiate employment, consulting, and partnership agreements with significant intellectual property implications.
Does DHC handle intellectual property litigation?
Yes. DHC’s Intellectual Property lawyers represent clients in intellectual property litigation involving patent, trademark, copyright infringement, trade secret, and unfair competition matters. The firm handles disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States, as well as alternative dispute resolution and arbitration proceedings.
