Maryland Intellectual Property Lawyers
The intellectual property (IP) attorneys at Wilt Toikka Kraft LLP work with individuals and businesses to protect and defend their patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. IP issues are often complex, and the Maryland IP lawyers at our firm are prepared to ease your burden through their 100 years of combined legal experience.
Intellectual Property Law Attorneys in Maryland
The intellectual property (IP) attorneys at Wilt Toikka Kraft LLP work with individuals and businesses to protect and defend their patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. IP issues are often complex, and the Maryland IP lawyers at our firm are prepared to ease your burden through their 100 years of combined legal experience.
Intellectual Property Attorneys in Maryland
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 Maryland trademark attorneys at Wilt Toikka Kraft LLP 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 owners work without permission. Allow a Maryland 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 protection of the invention. The patent owner has the right to protect others from producing, using, distributing or importing the protected item. Our Maryland Patent Lawyers have decades of experience, including:
- Patent counseling
- Patent registration
- Patent infringement litigation
- Patent 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 Maryland IP lawyers at our firm represent companies seeking to protect and enforce their trade secret rights, as well as defend companies and individuals who are 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 Maryland IP Attorneys at Wilt Toikka Kraft LLP?
Unlike large firms, which often take the approach that more paper and higher fees mean “better” representation, Wilt Toikka Kraft LLP’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 Maryland IP Lawyer who will aggressively defend your intellectual property.