Intellectual Property

A company’s intellectual property is its lifeblood, and it requires diligent protection to avoid significant losses. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of protected works, trademarks, or inventions can dilute brand value and hurt a company’s reputation. Theft and disclosure of trade secrets can destroy a company’s competitive advantage, erode market share, and compromise business strategies. The proliferation of counterfeit products can damage customer trust and slash revenue.

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig understands what is at stake. That is why we help businesses safeguard their innovative ideas and creations, enabling them to maximize the value of their intellectual assets, differentiate themselves in the market, and maintain a competitive edge.

Our experience in intellectual property law

Our attorneys work closely with businesses and individuals to understand their objectives, assess risks, and develop proactive strategies to protect and monetize their intellectual assets. We offer a comprehensive range of services that encompasses all facets of IP portfolio management and protection, from conducting IP audits and filing patent applications to registering trademarks and enforcing IP rights.

Our attorneys have extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting prior art searches, and managing patent portfolios. We provide strategic advice on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and patent infringement matters.

We also guide businesses in registering trademarks, conducting comprehensive trademark searches, and managing trademark portfolios. Our attorneys assist in trademark enforcement, including oppositions, cancellations, and infringement actions.

Finally, our team works with clients to secure copyright protection for creative works, including software, literary works, music, and visual arts, and to protect trade secrets, including implementing policies, confidentiality agreements, and restrictive covenants.

What we do