Washington, DC Intellectual Property Lawyers
The intellectual property (IP) attorneys at WTK & Associates LLP work with individuals and businesses to protect and defend their patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. IP issues are often complex, and the Washington, DC IP lawyers at our firm are prepared to ease your burden through their 100 years of combined legal experience.
Experienced DC Intellectual Property Law Attorneys
Trademark law protects a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used by an entity to identify its product or service. Federal and state laws govern trademarks, but the Lanham Act is the primary source of trademark protection. The DC trademark attorneys at WTK are experienced in:
- Trademark searching and clearance
- Trademark renewal applications and incontestability filings
- Trademark licensing
- Trademark watching and enforcement
- Trademark infringement litigation
- Trademark portfolio management
Copyright law protects the rights of creators in their works in fine arts, publishing, entertainment, and computer software. The laws protect the owner of the work if others copy, present, or display the owner’s work without permission. Allow a DC copyright attorney at our firm to assist with:
- Copyright searching and counseling
- Copyright infringement dispute resolution
- Copyright litigation
- Copyright licensing agreements
- Copyright portfolio management and audit
Patent law grants protection for new inventions, which can be products, processes, or designs, and provides a mechanism for protecting these inventions. The patent owner has the right to protect others from producing, using, distributing, or importing the protected item. Our DC Patent Lawyers have decades of experience, including:
Patent counseling
- Patent registration
- Patent infringement litigation
- Trademark portfolio management
Trade secrets are business practices, formulas, designs or processes used in a business, designed specifically to provide a competitive advantage to a business. The Washington, D.C. IP lawyers at our firm represent companies seeking to protect and enforce their trade secret rights, as well as defend companies and individuals accused of trade secret misuse or misappropriation. We have extensive experience with trade secret matters, including:
- Trade Secret Audits
- Trade Secret Policies
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Assignment of rights provisions for inventors, employees, and contractors
- Restrictive Covenant and Non-Compete Provisions
- Internal Investigations & Audits
- Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions
- Disputes & Litigation – including business conspiracy, contract interference claims, and breaches of contract and fiduciary duty obligations
Why Hire the DC IP Attorneys at WTK & Associates LLP?
Unlike large firms, which often take the approach that more paper and higher fees mean “better” representation, WTK’s emphasis is on quality over quantity; we discourage useless motions and unfocused discovery practice. Instead, we focus on getting results for our clients as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an experienced DC IP Lawyer who will aggressively defend your intellectual property.