Services

Effective intellectual property litigation requires a skillful blend of control, persuasion and assertiveness. HRFM's litigation team has earned a national reputation for winning cutting-edge cases before juries, judges and administrative agencies. We always pursue the best outcome for you.

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Our Approach to IP Litigation

At HRFM, we recommend litigation only as a last resort, after we've explored all reasonable alternatives. We take pride in counseling clients toward positive solutions and settlements when possible.

When litigation is necessary, what distinguishes our attorneys is the ability to communicate complex technologies and legal positions to judges and juries in terms they can understand. We maintain thorough knowledge of our clients' technology, the relevant law and the facts of every case.

Throughout any proceeding, communication with you is our priority. Our litigators consult with you at each step in an open and timely manner.

Shaping IP Law Nationwide

HRFM's litigators have participated in landmark IP decisions at every level of the federal court system:

• Federal District Courts
• Circuit Courts of Appeal
• The U.S. Supreme Court

This breadth of courtroom experience informs all cases we take on.

Where We Practice

HRFM's litigation team handles all IP disputes before U.S. courts and administrative agencies, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. International Trade Commission. We also advise clients on how best to protect their rights in non-litigated disputes and on how to avoid them altogether.

In addition, HRFM maintains an extensive network of international agents who manage IP cases worldwide.

IP Litigation Services

HRFM's litigation practice covers a broad range of IP disputes and proceedings, including the following:

• State and federal trials
• Appeals
• Protection of IP rights
• Defense against claims of misappropriation and infringement
• Trademark registrations and appeals
• Trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings at the USPTO
• Patent interference proceedings at the USPTO
• Copyright registrations and appeals
• Licensing matters for patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
• International Trade Commission actions
• Expert witness services
• Nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements
• Ownership disputes
• Trade secret protection counseling and misappropriation matters
• Infringement investigations and evidence gathering
• Foreign and international IP enforcement and disputes

How HRFM Can Help

As the largest IP law firm in upstate New York, HRFM brings the resources, technical depth and courtroom experience to litigate complex IP disputes comprehensively. Our capabilities span administrative proceedings through the U.S. Supreme Court.

Headquartered in Albany, New York, with an office in Rochester, HRFM represents clients across industries in IP litigation matters in the U.S. and abroad.

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