Committed To Protecting Your Business’s Innovations

Intellectual property, or IP, refers to inventions, literary and artistic pieces, designs, symbols, names, trade dress and images employed in business activities. For many businesses, IP is a significant part of their value. It’s a major asset that sets them apart.

At Cohan & Levy, we understand how crucial IP is to your success as a business owner or leader. Our Atlanta-based team of intellectual property litigation attorneys can work diligently and strategically to protect your hard-earned innovations. Our award-winning trial lawyers have decades of experience in intellectual property litigation and numerous proven successes under their belts. They are highly skilled in defending against IP claims and enforcing IP rights for Georgia businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators in all sectors.

We routinely handle high-stakes business disputes with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake. One of our many successes in the IP field involved resolving a record industry dispute where the record label sought more than $650 million from alleged copyright violations.

Types Of Intellectual Property Disputes

Intellectual property disputes can arise in many forms. Here are the main types of IP disputes we handle:

• Copyright disputes: Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as books, music and films. Disputes can occur when someone distributes or uses copyrighted work without the owner’s permission.
• Trademark disputes: Trademarks protect brand names, logos and slogans. If another business uses a similar mark that causes confusion, that can be grounds for a trademark infringement claim.
• Trade secret disputes: Trade secrets include formulas, practices, processes, information compilations and proprietary information that give a business a competitive edge. Misappropriation of trade secrets is a common type of trade secret dispute.
• Licensing disputes: Licensing agreements are contracts in which the IP rights holder (licensor) permits another party (licensee) to use, produce, or sell their intellectual property in exchange for compensation. They’re common in many industries. Disputes can involve a breach of contract or disagreement over the terms of the licensing agreement.

Any of these disputes can have significant impacts on your business’s operations and success. Our intellectual property litigation attorneys will work closely with you to develop the right strategy for protecting your IP rights and your business interests.

Do You Have A Claim For IP Infringement?

If you suspect someone is infringing on your IP rights, it’s essential to understand what you need to prove. To establish a claim for IP infringement, you must demonstrate:

• Ownership of the IP and validity of your IP rights
• Infringement by the defendant
• Damages or harm caused by the infringement

Proving these claims can be complicated. There are many potential defenses to infringement claims, including attacks on the validity of your IP rights, claims that their use doesn’t amount to infringement and assertions of fair use in copyright cases. Our lawyers understand the nuts and bolts of building a strong infringement case. From gathering the necessary evidence to refuting possible defenses, our legal team is equipped to handle all aspects of IP infringement litigation. We can also provide strategic advice on how best to proceed with your claim, whether through negotiation, arbitration, mediation or court proceedings.

Take Action To Protect Your IP

Don’t let others profit from your hard work and innovation. We are committed to protecting your innovations and helping you resolve IP disputes in an efficient and favorable manner. For help resolving your IP dispute involving $1 million or more in claims, contact Cohan & Levy by calling 404-891-1770 or by submitting our online contact form.

Have You Been Accused Of IP Infringement

We are committed to defending those accused of IP infringement and helping resolve the dispute.  If you have been sued for IP infringement involving $1 million or more in claims, contact Cohan & Levy by calling 404-891-1770 or by submitting our online contact form.