Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property Litigation Attorneys
Local to Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Richmond, Virginia | Serving Clients Nationwide
Darkhorse Attorneys is a boutique intellectual property law firm specializing in intellectual property litigation of all kinds, having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in several actual or threatened lawsuits. Our head attorney, Andrew P. Connors, has over a decade of experience representing rights holders in claims of trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, misappropriation of the right of publicity, intellectual property licensing breaches, and other intellectual property disputes. Our firm has sent cease and desists for copyright infringement and trademark infringement, negotiated intellectual property disputes out of court, obtained favorable rulings in federal court in trademark infringement and copyright infringement matters, and successfully mediated copyright infringement and trademark infringement lawsuits.
Helping Businesses and Individuals in Intellectual Property Disputes
Our intellectual property litigation attorneys have assisted both businesses and individuals in prosecuting and defending intellectual property litigation and other out-of-court disputes. Our practice includes several years of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as representing parties out-of-court in private mediations and other alternative dispute resolution forums.
We often try to resolve disputes out-of-court and frequently encourage compromise to ensure our clients receive the most efficient, effective results possible. Even so, sometimes court action becomes inevitable, and we have litigated numerous intellectual property disputes to a satisfactory resolution for our clients.
- Software developers
- Technology companies
- Restaurants
- Hair salons, mechanics, dance studios, and other personal service businesses
- Photographers
- Professional services including lawyers and accountants
- Real estate professionals
- Commercial and co-work space
- Convention and ticketed-event businesses
- Website developers, bloggers, and marketing professionals
- Social media influencers
- Web-based subscription companies, software-as-a-service providers, and online content creators
Intellectual Property Litigation Services
Our law firm and its attorneys have a wealth of experience resolving intellectual property disputes and representing clients in federal court both prosecuting and defending intellectual property claims. Are intellectual property litigation experience includes:
- Trademark infringement (Lanham Act)
- Unfair competition
- False advertising
- Cybersquatting/Cyberpiracy
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings (at the United States Patent and Trademark Office)
- Copyright infringement
- Trade secret misappropriation (Defend Trade Secrets Act)
- Patent infringement
- False endorsement
- Breach of licensing agreements
For other intellectual property services we offer that are not intellectual property litigation or intellectual property dispute related, please see our general intellectual property attorney services page.
Frequently asked questions:
- What evidence do I need to prove intellectual property theft?
- What are the penalties for patent infringement?
- How can I get a copyright case dismissed?
- How can I sue for patent infringement?
- How can I defend against trade secret misappropriation?
- What damages can I recover in a copyright infringement case?
- How can I know if my copyright is being violated?
- How do I handle a cease and desist for trademark or copyright infringement?
- What are my options for patent infringement?
- How do I prove that I own a copyright?
- What should I do if my trademark application is opposed?
Experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Attorneys
Andrew P. Connors, Esq.
Managing Partner
Our intellectual property team leader, Mr. Connors has over a decade of experience litigating intellectual property cases on both the plaintiff and defense side. He has received several awards for his intellectual property counsel and advocacy.
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