Intellectual Property

Providing Holistic Asset
Protection

M&S and its network of attorneys and experts possess extensive expertise in all areas of intellectual property (IP), including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, patents, and more.

We also specialize in handling privacy and security breach issues, providing licensing and cross-border services. Our team consists of seasoned professionals with deep knowledge of specialized technology and the complexities of global distribution. We offer counsel on patent litigation and re-examinations while assisting in the management of international portfolios. Our team excels in addressing complex patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret matters. Whatever your intellectual property needs, our innovative and experienced attorneys and experts provide the legal services necessary to guide your business to unparalleled success.  

Trademarks/Service Marks and Brand Management 

We are dedicated to helping you maintain a robust brand identity by selecting, clearing, protecting, licensing, and enforcing essential trademark and service mark rights. We’ll assist you in identifying the value and goodwill of your brand, defining the geographic scope of protection, and guiding you through the process to secure that protection.

We offer expert guidance on copyright registration, chain of title review, infringement issues, and fair use analysis and enforcement. Our team is well-equipped to advise a diverse range of clients, including authors, artists, video game and Esports companies, photographers, software developers, toy manufacturers, and book, media, and digital publishers, among others.

Our intellectual property attorneys represent clients ranging from startups to large, well-established corporations across various industries. We provide expert advice on financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing and strategic partnerships, tax, securities, regulatory matters, and more.

With extensive experience serving technology and other leading-edge companies globally, we understand the unique challenges faced by both technology providers and consumers. We support you in developing, acquiring, and implementing technology that drives unparalleled productivity and growth.

M&S also specializes in IP enforcement, protection, and strategic counseling. Our expertise spans trademarks, patent infringement, trade secrets, database scraping, copyright, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) litigation, and more. Additionally, we handle internet-related disputes, security breaches, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action suits.

Our team designs IP protection strategies and manages patent portfolios for companies of all sizes, both nationally and internationally. Leveraging our technical backgrounds and advanced legal expertise, we guide clients through every stage of the patent application process. With our support, you can achieve your business goals and operate with confidence.