Whether you or your business is forced to assert an intellectual property right or is facing a complaint for infringement, Kolisch Hartwell has the depth of technical and litigation experience needed to vigorously protect your interests. A number of our attorneys focus their practice on litigation, and our successful track record includes litigation of complex patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret cases, as well as disputes involving Internet domain names and other IP assets.
Our litigators have the knowledge and experience to push your advantage at every stage of the judicial process, whether it be on preliminary injunction, at trial, or on appeal. We have appeared in federal and state courts across the country, at the trial level, as well as in the Ninth and Federal Circuit Courts. The firm has had the distinction of handling landmark patent and trademark cases in the U.S. Supreme Court as well. Our combination of strong technical and courtroom skills give you seasoned representation when you need it most.
Not every IP dispute goes to trial, and most disputes are settled outside the courtroom. Businesses need a practical assessment of risks and costs, plus a range of options for responding to issues when—or before—they arise. If you hold a patent, for example, and find something on the market that may be an infringement, Kolisch Hartwell might start by sending a demand letter that aims to get you the result you want without the cost and uncertainty of full-blown litigation. We have found that our reputation often results in potential adversaries backing off without our clients having to incur the expense of litigation. This reputation has been recognized by colleagues at other firms, who have repeatedly retained our attorneys to assist as expert witnesses in their own litigation, and to teach others at intellectual property litigation workshops.
We are also adept at alternatives to trial, and have attorneys trained in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and licensing, so that your dispute can be handled in the most effective and efficient manner.