Our attorneys have litigated hundreds of intellectual property matters nationwide. In the past five years alone, we have represented clients in 30 federal courts, including the Eastern District of Texas, District of Delaware and other busy patent jurisdictions. We ShowMore have also successfully appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in dozens of matters. And we have extensive experience in alternative venues for intellectual property cases, including dozens of successful appearances before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in Section 337 investigations.
Our intellectual property litigation team has a broad range of expertise, having litigated numerous cases involving:
Patent infringement
Trade secret misappropriation (including the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016)
Trademark and trade dress infringement
False advertising
Counterfeiting
Copyright infringement
False labeling
Lathrop Gage litigators have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, the BTI Client Service All-Star Team and more. Hide More

We understand that intellectual property is perhaps the leading asset class responsible for significant business growth and competition in today’s markets. Our goal is to help you protect key assets while minimizing the risk of infringement.
Lathrop Gage handles ShowMore all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright in the United States and worldwide:
Prosecution: We work to safeguard our clients’ ideas and innovations. Our registered patent attorneys and agents have a remarkable record of securing patents on electrical devices and circuits, biotechnology, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing equipment, business methods, optical devices, computer hardware and software, management systems and all other forms of technology.
Transactions: We advise clients on the acquisition, transfer and exploitation of IP assets through licensing; mergers and acquisitions; and strategic alliances and joint ventures.
Our team of practitioners includes attorneys with advanced degrees in a number of scientific fields; a former trademark examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; and individuals recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, the BTI Client Service All-Star Team and the World Trademark Review. Hide More