Practice Areas & Industries: Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

Practice/Industry Group Overview

Intellectual property rights are crucial to the success of the modern business enterprise. When it is necessary to protect corporate intellectual property assets through litigation, Gardere’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice is ready. Gardere IP litigation team has have successfully enforced the intellectual property rights of many clients. These actions have resulted in the recovery of monetary damages, the creation of mutually beneficial strategic alliances between the parties to the lawsuit, and in some cases, both.

Our team of more than 30 patent attorneys, seasoned trial attorneys, attorneys in highly specialized technical fields, and technical advisors works with clients to assess the issues and develop appropriate litigation strategies. As it is routine for patent and other intellectual property litigation matters to settle before trial dates, it is typical for attorneys to have little experience in trying these specialized cases. However, our team is experienced in taking cases to trial and achieving successful results for clients. Whether the best strategy is working toward a settlement, employing alternative dispute resolution or trying a case, our team has the experience to help clients achieve their goals.

The IP Litigation team has represented companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500s, in complex and bet-the-company patent infringement, copyright, trademark, trade secret and licensing cases, as well as trade dress suits, misappropriation of trade secrets and idea theft claims. They have also handled large, multi-jurisdictional patent litigation for clients, as well as complex trademark infringement, cancellations and oppositions throughout the world, in matters including:

• Manufacturing
• Chemical
• Construction
• Biotechnology
• Computer Software
• Entertainment
• Medical Devices
• Petroleum
• Semiconductor
• Telecommunications

Infringement of IP rights is an underlying reason for engaging in litigation to protect corporate assets. IP litigation, especially regarding patents, is both an effective tool for protecting valuable assets and investments made in research and development and a useful means for generating revenue and achieving strategic business objectives. The calculated assertion and enforcement of patent rights often creates new or previously underappreciated business opportunities.

In addition to enforcement, Gardere lawyers have also successfully defended numerous companies accused of violating the intellectual property rights of others. The team utilizes thorough analysis of the issues as well as procedural maneuvers, including the reexamination of the patents-in-suit, to provide clients with defenses that are both effective and efficient.

When litigation is necessary, Gardere’s Intellectual Property Litigation team is ready to protect your interests.