`The Real McCoy` - Fishman Stewart PLLC

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‘The Real McCoy’
THERE’S IP IN EVERYTHING WE DO!
We Protect Your Intellectual Property
AT THE FOREFRONT OF STRATEGIC IP LITIGATION
Market Share
Market
Share
Product
Development
Product Development
Intellectual Assets
Intellectual
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IP Litigation Is An Instrument To Make Money, Not Spend It.
IP litigation can determine the future value of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets,
trade dress and other Intellectual capital. Used effectively, it can also:
• Increase market share
• Pave the way for new product development
• Add substantial value to intellectual assets
Aligning With Business Goals
Highly Experienced Litigation Team
Disputes over intellectual property use and ownership are a
reality of our highly competitive environment. Still, the decision
to use litigation should be made only when there is a defined
“target,” compatible with corporate resources and goals.
In any IP dispute, it is essential to determine if a lawsuit is a
sensible expenditure of corporate assets. At Fishman Stewart
Yamaguchi, we work closely with company executives to:
Fishman Stewart Yamaguchi is called upon to resolve IP disputes
for clients ranging from multinational corporations to emerging
enterprises in a wide variety of industries.
•Determine how the desired outcome of a lawsuit will
further company goals.
• Trial counsel for hundreds of cases since 1996 in federal
courts across the country.
•Analyze the potential impact on the business, including
risks and rewards.
• Collectively, the firm’s attorneys have tried over 100 patent
cases to verdict or judgment.
• Named one of the country’s “Go-To” law firms for IP
litigation (Corporate Counsel) and one of the most called
upon IP firms identified by Fortune 250 companies (IP Law
& Business).
•Determine the most cost-effective approach.
•Evaluate options and prudently design every step of the
litigation process.
Fishman Stewart Yamaguchi ranks as one of the top IP litigation
firms in the U.S. and has represented clients in hundreds of
federal court intellectual property cases since1996.
THERE’S IP IN EVERYTHING WE DO!
Strategic Dispute Resolution
A Leader in Technology
We develop strategies for resolving disputes of any size or
complexity. Fishman Stewart Yamaguchi’s multidisciplinary
litigation team has represented clients in federal courts across
the country and before the International Trade Commission, the
United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Federal Trade
Commission, in Uniform Dispute Resolution Proceedings and in
alternative dispute resolution settings, such as arbitration and
mediation.
Since its formation, Fishman Stewart Yamaguchi has been a
leader in developing new litigation support and client service
technologies. We filed the first CD brief with animation at the
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, with animations created by our
own in-house graphic artist. Our advanced web-enabled network
allows clients to access their IP dockets from anywhere in the
world, saving them time and legal expense. This commitment to
adding value through technology earned us the BTI designation
as one of the country’s most tech-savvy law firms.
• Patent, Trademark and Copyright Infringement
• Antitrust Issues
• Unfair Competition
• False or Misleading Advertising
• Trade Secrets
• License Agreement Disputes
• Employment Contract Disputes
• Domain Name and E-commerce Disputes
• Proceedings Before the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board
• Proceedings Before the Patent Trial & Appeal Board
When advisable, our attorneys consider Alternative Dispute Resolution to attempt to resolve disagreements. We have a certified
commercial mediator and arbitrator on our litigation team.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
WASHINGTON, DC
248.594.0600 202.955.3750