More and more companies are embroiled in disputes about their Intellectual Property (IP). Resolving such disputes requires counsel who have the proper experience and expertise to recognize the unique nature of the technology involved, to discern the nuances of it's development, to understand how IP disputes are litigated and, most importantly, to appreciate how such disputes relate to the business and business strategy of a company.

 

The attorneys in RatnerPrestia's Litigation practice represent clients from around the world in federal district and appellate courts throughout the United States. They also appear before governmental tribunals such as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences of the United States Patent and Trademark Office in trademark oppositions and cancellations and patent interferences. Our attorneys have represented both plaintiffs and defendants across the spectrum of intellectual property including patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, right of publicity, and trade secret cases. Our cases have involved IP from a myriad of fields including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, computer software, automotive, publishing, water purification, food science and medical device.

 

With offices in Wilmington and outside of Philadelphia, RatnerPrestia is particularly well‑suited to handle the intellectual property cases brought in Delaware, the state of incorporation for many companies, in addition to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 

 

The reality is that the vast majority of disputes are settled, some before a lawsuit is filed and many, long before a final judgment is reached. RatnerPrestia works with its clients to learn their particular needs, interests, objectives, and risk propensity. That approach may lead to litigation, some other adversary proceeding, or an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process which can be less expensive and more efficient and effective than litigation for obtaining business objectives. ADR options range from the traditional processes of mediation and arbitration, to the more recent mini-trial, summary jury trial, and early neutral evaluation (See the Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution Process). ADR processes also can be combined to tailor a dispute resolution process to the particular needs of the parties. RatnerPrestia's philosophy of exploring business approaches to dispute resolution is manifest in the services provided by its ADR Group (See business approaches to dispute resolution).

 

Our ADR practice includes attorneys who have represented clients in ADR processes. They have hands-on technology experience, are trained and skilled in litigation, negotiation and transactions. Some serve as neutrals deciding or mediating IP and commercial disputes for organizations and courts.

 

RatnerPrestia is proud to be a member of the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution and to have pledged its assurance that it has lawyers who are knowledgeable about ADR and who, where appropriate, will discuss the availability of ADR with its clients.