Intellectual Property

Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman LLP (FRB) has extensive experience protecting and enforcing the intellectual property (IP) rights of its clients.

FRB’s attorneys have prosecuted hundreds of trademark applications, maintaining and managing the portfolios of businesses operating on an international scale. Through FRB’s network of foreign trademark specialists, FRB has the resources to secure and monitor trademark rights around the world. FRB prepares responses to USPTO Office Actions and TTAB litigation (including oppositions, cancellations and concurrent use proceedings). FRB also secures copyright registrations for copyright holders and prepares related licenses for their use to third parties.

The attorneys at FRB have significant experience litigating “bet-the-business” intellectual property matters before trial and appellate courts. FRB handles litigation matters including: trademark, trade dress, copyright, patent, breaches of license agreements, false advertising and unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, and breaches of non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreements.

FRB has successfully enforced the rights of intellectual property holders both with and without resorting to litigation, including drafting and responding to cease and desist letters, and orchestrating mediated solutions.

FRB attorneys can assist you with the drafting of the following documents related to intellectual property:

• Intellectual Property Licenses
• Intellectual Property Assignments
• Operating Agreements for Intellectual Property Holding Companies
• Software and SaaS License Agreements
• Distribution Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Coexistence Agreements
• Website and Mobile Terms of Use

FRB also assists clients with the purchase, sale, and brokerage of domain names. FRB also resolves domain name disputes and UDRP actions.

FRB’s intellectual property team has been ahead of the curve on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency matters. Finally, FRB’s intellectual property team collaborates with FRB’s other practice areas.

FRB is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA).

Click here to access FRB’s Trademark Application Intake Form.