Today, the Internet and related technologies have added new dimensions to intellectual property law and the many complex issues facing companies and artists alike; all presenting challenges to the IP attorney to develop equally diverse opportunities and solutions for the protection of artistic and other IP achievements.
We Provide:
Counseling and Representation to assist you and/or your company with IP transactions as well as representation in IP and IP-related litigation. Our services include the filing and prosecution of trademark and tradename applications for individuals and businesses, and handling IP and related affairs for clients ranging from internationally known recording artists, music producers, songwriters and athletes. We have both represented and been adverse to established print media companies, and insurance companies for "advertising injury" claims. Whether you are involved in traditional media, new media, entertainment, software, Internet related industries or general business services and products, our attorneys can help guide you throughout all aspects of this complicated, and ever changing area of the law.
Transactional Services in the areas of trademark prosecution, copyright, licensing, merchandising, technology and content, IP protections, royalties negotiation, recording artist and production agreement negotiation, general business affairs in entertainment and software related industries, employment agreements, business entity formation, and day to day general corporate matters. Christopher H. Minks chairs the Intellectual Property transactions group, working closely with others in our corporate and business services practice group, and other resources available through our other departments and a growing network of outside media and IP professionals. Mr. Minks has successfully represented professional modeling clients and various artists in negotiation with Ford Modeling, Elite, Motown and Universal Music Group.
Litigation Services for IP and IP related matters, including litigation on behalf of recording artists, and songwriters for copyright and trademark related claims. We are nationally recognized for our expertise in the law of defamation, including libel, slander, and product disparagement with reported decisions in the state and federal courts including the New Jersey Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.