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Intellectual Property | Trademarks, Patents & Copyrights

In today’s economy, every business owns creative assets that, at minimum, require protection and, at best, can be exploited to realize their full market value. These intellectual property (IP) assets range from trademarks (including logos, symbols and taglines) that communicate a company’s identity, brand and hard-won reputation, to copyrightable works, patentable processes and products, and other trade secrets and proprietary information that can be sold, licensed or otherwise used to achieve business goals.

The intellectual property, trademark and patent attorneys at Evans & Dixon are experienced in all areas of intellectual property law, including securing and protecting intellectual property, pursuing unauthorized use or theft of creative assets through litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and helping clients acquire, sell or license IP rights. We understand that many of our clients have devoted significant time, money and other resources in developing these assets, and we are committed to providing predictable, cost-effective counsel that helps businesses maximize IP value and return on investment.

As a well-respected intellectual property law firm, we represent individuals, corporations and non-profit organizations of all sizes and in a broad range of industries on all aspects of intellectual property law, including the following:

 Patents:

  • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the United States and overseas
  • Patent analysis and counseling
  • Management of patent portfolios

Trademarks:

  • Trademark, service mark and related IP searches and clearances
  • Preparation and prosecution of trademark and service mark registration applications
  • Analysis of trademark rights and counseling
  • Management of trademark portfolios

Licensing and Contracting:

  • Preparation and review of intellectual property licenses
  • Preparation and review of technology agreements
  • Preparation and review of software licenses and website development agreements

Trade Secrets:

  • Protection and enforcement of trade secrets
  • Preparation of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
  • Preparation of invention rights and non-compete agreements

Copyright:

  • Copyright registration
  • Copyright analysis and counseling

IP Litigation:

In addition to outright theft or unauthorized use of intellectual property, today’s collaborative business environment — featuring joint ventures, strategic alliances and outsourcing to third-party researchers and other providers — has increased the likelihood of IP-related disputes. Our attorneys represent clients, as plaintiffs and defendants, in courts across the country. We regularly litigate intellectual property disputes involving allegations of patent infringement, trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, copyright infringement, and breach of license, software and other agreements.

For more information on intellectual property law, visit our IP Law Library.

Our Services

Through a broad range of legal disciplines, Evans & Dixon’s highly skilled attorneys leverage their experience and expertise in the following practice areas to meet client objectives:

Insurance Defense

Our civil litigation team offers excellent case management experience, superior advocacy skills and deep knowledge of emerging legal and regulatory changes that can affect the outcome of a dispute.

Business Litigation

When it comes to business litigation, the name speaks for itself: commercial and legal issues are two sides of the same coin.

Collections

Achieving the maximum returns on outstanding debts while minimizing potential risks requires persuasive skill, tenacity and a clear understanding of debt-related regulatory requirements.

Workers' Compensation Defense

At Evans & Dixon, we made our name on the strength of our workers’ compensation and employer liability practice.

Real Estate

Our real estate industry team helps clients stay ahead of emerging legal issues and remain fully competitive in this dynamic sector of the regional and national economy.

Estate Planning

Writing a will is just a small part in establishing a well-crafted estate plan and the attorneys of Evans & Dixon are here to guide you in all legal aspects.

Securities & M+A

The Business Law team is skilled to assess your business needs in commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, business formations, and corporate governance.

Cyber Security

According to the 2017 Verizon Data Breach Incident Report, 25% of the time security incidents involve internal attackers (e.g. employees or contractors) and 75% involve outside attackers.

Labor & Employment Law

From the executive suite to the factory floor, businesses are only as good as their people. It’s a simple formula — but one that has become increasingly complicated by a diverse, highly mobile workforce and a complex web of federal, state and local regulations.

Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid, major transition from fee-for-service models to a performance- and value-based payment system.

Intellectual Property

In today’s economy, every business owns creative assets that, at minimum, require protection and, at best, can be exploited to realize their full market value.

Insurance Subrogation

The Evans & Dixon Insurance Subrogation group's extensive experience in trials, mediation and arbitration has resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of insurance companies.

Industries

  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation

Real Estate

Evans & Dixon’s real estate industry team helps publicly held and privately owned real estate ownership, development, lending and management firms stay ahead of emerging legal issues and remain fully competitive in this dynamic sector of the regional and national economy.

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Construction

Successful economies — and businesses — don’t just grow: they arebuilt. Our attorneys help construction industry clients build successful businesses at every step, from negotiating contracts and agreements, to identifying and developing new sources of financing, to helping resolve disputes and negotiate solutions to conflicts that may arise out of such complex projects..

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Insurance

Every business faces risk. But when riskisyour business, you need legal advisors with the experience, focus and legal acumen to help you balance day-to-day operational concerns, strategic initiatives and compliance with complex regulatory requirements.

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Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid, major transition from fee-for-service models to a performance- and value-based payment system. Regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient data privacy… the list of issues and concerns can appear endless and ever-changing.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing remains a primary driver of the national economy. This is perhaps more true in the Midwest than any other area of the country. At Evans & Dixon, the attorneys in our manufacturing team have the in-depth technical knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to provide effective, targeted legal guidance to members of this important industry.

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Transportation

Manufacturing remains a primary driver of the national economy. This is perhaps more true in the Midwest than any other area of the country. At Evans & Dixon, the attorneys in our manufacturing team have the in-depth technical knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to provide effective, targeted legal guidance to members of this important industry.

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