Tucker Ellis views intellectual property in terms of the value and competitive advantage it brings to our clients. At Tucker Ellis, our clients find everything they need: a full-service national IP practice with attorneys experienced and acclaimed in handling trials and litigation; IP strategy to maximize value; patent procurement; technology transfer; analysis; and branding. Our ability to integrate these resources allows us to provide a comprehensive solution to any IP problem.

We take a different and better approach to creating, managing, and enforcing IP. By taking the time to look at each client individually, regardless of the size of the matter, we provide personalized service and develop programs to suit different and diverse needs. We take an innovative and fresh approach to each matter to benefit our clients in terms of both quality and value.

Our IP practice is ranked in Chambers USA in the area of Intellectual Property (Ohio), where clients highlight “the team’s attention to detail and customer service.” A further source comments, “They listen to our needs and provide solutions that both meet those needs and provide value in the long term.”

Areas of Emphasis

• Copyrights – litigation, registration, graphic arts, music and entertainment, video
• Internet and Electronic Commerce Issues – domain name registration and disputes
• Patents – litigation, licensing, invention disclosure management, patent novelty opinions, patent procurement
• Designs – litigation, licensing, procurement
• Trade Secrets – restrictive covenant and other litigation, counseling and protection, audits
• Trademarks – clearance searching and counseling, litigation, registration, licensing, brand consulting
• Infringement Analysis – analysis and infringement defense and enforcement

Service Areas

• IP Litigation
• Patent Litigation
• Copyright Law
• Trademarks
• Trade Secret Litigation
• Internet Law & Domain Names
• Patent Procurement
• Post Grant Proceedings
• IP Business Strategy & Agreements
• Technology Transfer
• Section 337 Investigations