Today's information and technology-based global economy requires the protection of intellectual property rights to ensure the success of your business. At Arthur Chapman, we understand the critical nature of such protection. We are an experienced team of trial lawyers representing clients in trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, licensing, and patent disputes. But our solid history in intellectual property goes beyond litigation and also encompasses transactional work including trademark registration, licensing agreements, and other non-litigated intellectual property matters. Our intellectual property lawyers offer extensive knowledge of emerging intellectual property law and the trial experience to protect and defend your intellectual property rights and assets. We partner with our clients to achieve a single goal of meeting their objectives through a combination of legal insight, innovative thinking, and hard work.
Representative Cases
Trademark Infringement / Trade Dress Infringement: A trademark and trade dress infringement case successfully dismissed on summary judgment and named one of the "Top Ten Trademark Decisions: 2004-2005" by the Midwest Intellectual Property Institute.
Copyright Infringement: Represented graphic designer in infringement action involving creation of a business concept.
Trademark Prosecution: Successfully secured trademark from United States Patent and Trademark Office for corporate client. Used TEAS to file all paperwork, including application and responses to office actions.
Trademark Infringement / Unfair Competition: On two occasions, represented a premium-grade masking tape manufacturer in a trademark infringement and unfair competition case involving a single-color mark for premium grade masking tape.
Trademark Infringement / Unfair Competition: A trademark infringement and unfair competition trial involving medical technology companies.
Trademark Infringement / Business Defamation / Deceptive Trade Practices: Secured pre-trial settlement for client manufacturer of anti-corrosive chemicals and protective wraps.
Service Mark Infringement: A service mark infringement matter involving auto racing logos and name marks.
Service Mark Infringement: A service mark infringement matter involving the use of registered marks on linked third-party internet sites settled early in litigation.
Representative Industries
- Computer software development
- Touch screen technology
- Graphic design
- E-commerce
- Medical device
- Sporting goods
- Rubber safety products
- Premium grade masking tape
