Intellectual property disputes are far more common than they used to be. They reach into many different industries and no longer only affect large corporations or those in the medical or financial sectors. In this day and age, it is possible for any company to find itself involved in an intellectual property dispute, no matter the size or the industry.

It is possible for a general practice firms to provide some intellectual property services, but your best bet is to work with a lawyer who practices exclusively in the intellectual property arena. He or she would not only have the education and training needed to handle cases such as this, but it might also be possible to call on previous experience to help in defending your rights. Intellectual property cases can be extremely complex and you want to be working with a legal professional who is qualified to help you.

This means that as a business owner, intellectual property disputes might be a stressful part of your work. The outcome of an intellectual property dispute could have a significant effect on your business and your bottom line. It is possible that finding a fair resolution in an intellectual property dispute could require the investment of a significant amount of resources.

But it is important to recognize that protecting your company’s intellectual property assets or defending against an assertion of intellection property rights violation from a competitor is vital in building a successful business. This is why working with an experienced intellectual property lawyer can be so important. They understand the laws, which can be quite complex and they can work to make sure your rights are not violated and that you are not falsely accused of violating anyone else’s rights.

It does not matter if you want to enforce your company’s intellectual property rights or defend against allegations of that you violated another business’s rights, one of the most important decisions you make as a business owner is choosing an intellectual property lawyer who suits your business and the situation in which you find yourself.

When considering an intellectual property lawyer, think about:

• Experience and competence regarding
  intellectual property disputes
• Technical skill and knowledge regarding your
  industry, especially if you are dealing with a patent case
• Whether or not the lawyer has an understanding
  of your company’s specific objectives

Intellectual property cases are some of the most dynamic and interesting ones out there. These cases have involved some of the worlds’ largest companies, including Amazon and Google. There were even intellectual property disputes that brought into question whether Bratz Dolls infringed on Mattel’s Barbie doll intellectual property rights and whether Dan Brown, author of the bestselling Da Vinci Code, infringed on the copyright of Holy Blood, Holy Grail, a non-fiction work that addressed many of the same topics.

Of course, not all intellectual property cases are this exciting or receive this level of public scrutiny. But that does not make them any less important if your business is involved. For more information or to speak to L. Donald
Prutzman about a property dispute, contact him at 212-508-6739.

Donald L. Prutzman
www.prutzmanlaw.live