Intellectual property occupies an ever-larger share of business portfolios across the globe. Securing and protecting those assets is now more important than ever. Leake attorneys advise individuals and businesses on trademark, copyright, and patent issues as well as to litigate related claims. We also provide counsel on licensing, franchising, and related intellectual property commercial practices as well as the various international intellectual property law treaties, such as the Madrid Protocol and the WTO TRIPS Agreement. Leake’s attorneys admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
We assist both individuals and companies in protecting their brands and identifications through services including trademark eligibility searches, prosecution of trademark registration applications, corresponding with the USPTO, assisting with licensing and distribution agreements, litigating infringement actions and other services.
Our firm provides authors of original works of literature, music, software and visual arts with counsel that includes eligibility analysis, registration, licensing, publication, and litigation of infringement actions.
Leake attorneys are well versed in all aspects of patent litigation, including patent protection. Our experienced attorneys help clients secure patents, draft strong patent claims, and provide strategic advice on enforcement to ensure that our clients’ intellectual property is properly protected.