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FIRM OVERVIEW
Intellectual Property Counsel to Leaders of Business and Industry
When the leaders of industry are faced with difficult or unique intellectual property issues, Leydig, Voit & Mayer provides trusted counsel.
The firm has been at the forefront of intellectual property law for more than 100 years and enjoys an international reputation for excellence in all areas of intellectual property practice.
The firm numbers more than 80 attorneys in four U.S. offices and provides counseling, litigation, licensing and prosecution services to clients throughout the world. Our attorneys are supported by more than 90 law clerks, technical advisors, paralegals and administrative personnel, who work to ensure accuracy and timely response.
We have helped to shape the intellectual property landscape, serving clients in such diverse fields as chemicals, computer hardware and software, consumer household products, electronics, financial services, genetic elements, heavy industry, medical devices, machinery and pharmaceuticals.
Our specialties include:
- Patent litigation, prosecution and counseling
- Trademark litigation, registration, and counseling
- Copyright litigation, registration, and counseling
- Unfair competition litigation
- Licensing and franchising
- Trade secret protection and counseling
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A Distinguished History of Courtroom Performance
Our attorneys have an impressive trial record, in both bench and jury trials, on behalf of both intellectual property owners and those accused of infringement. Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. has a long history of establishing and influencing the body of caselaw that controls the intellectual property practice area. For example:
- Fifty years ago, appearing before the U.S. Supreme Court, the firm argued in favor of the doctrine of equivalents, and that infringement doctrine remains a cornerstone of modern patent law.
- More recently, the firm's attorneys successfully argued that a long standing appellate court practice of avoiding consideration of patent validity issues should be overturned, and the U.S. Supreme Court agreed.
- The firm has also obtained numerous
judgments that have shaped the law of interpreting patent claims
and assessing patent damages.
The firm's distinguished courtroom performance derives from our knowledgeable and experienced personnel. At Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd., the same lawyers who have the technical competence to prosecute patents and trademarks and to counsel on licensing and other matters also have the courtroom acumen required to handle and excel at all related litigation. The wealth of legal and technical experience of the firm's attorneys, technical advisors, paralegals and staff ensures that the unique litigation needs of each client will be effectively and efficiently met.
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Unsurpassed Expertise in Patent Prosecution
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. maintains an exacting standard for patent prosecution. Our legal and technical expertise, combined with our extensive patent litigation experience, enable us to effectively prepare and prosecute patent applications in all technical areas.
We ascribe to the position that the patent itself is the principal and controlling document in any patent litigation, and we strive to obtain the best possible protection.
In the United States and throughout the world, Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. is involved in all phases of patent prosecution, enforcement and licensing. Our attorneys include specialists in electrical, mechanical, chemical and biotechnical disciplines.
Over the years, the firm has established strong working relationships with an extensive international network of foreign associates, enabling patent applications to be filed rapidly throughout the world. We work closely with our global network of associates to ensure capable and coordinated representation in every country. Many clients entrust us with the worldwide servicing of their intellectual property portfolios.
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Specialized Experience in Trademark and Copyright Practice
Leydig, Voit & Mayer practices in all areas relating to trademarks, service marks and trade names. While some of the firm's attorneys are conversant in both patent and trademark matters, a number are engaged solely in the field of trademarks and related trade issues. You can be assured that the most experienced talent is brought to bear on your trademark and related needs.
Our trademark attorneys can assist you with name and mark selection, licensing and counseling, in traditional media, in software and on the Internet. We also handle all phases of trademark enforcement, including pre-lawsuit negotiations and litigation before federal and state courts, as well as proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Because we are involved in every phase of trademark and copyright registration and enforcement, our attorneys are especially effective in the courtroom, whether before a judge or a jury.
The firm also has considerable experience in other business-related causes such as antitrust, unfair competition, Internet domain name disputes, trade libel, entertainment law, deceptive trade practices, tortious interference with customer relations, misappropriation and misuse of confidential business information, breach of contract, employee pirating, and civil RICO charges.
To learn more about the history of LEYDIG VOIT & MAYER, LTD., please see our Firm History Synopsis.
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