Expertise
Intellectual Property Law
Your IP is only as strong as its weakest jurisdiction. We close the gaps.
IP litigation is rarely just about winning a single case. Used offensively, patent litigation can stop competitors from designing, launching, importing or marketing products that infringe your rights. Used defensively, it protects investments and assets against claims that put them at risk. Trademark, trade secret, copyright and unfair competition claims work the same way, deployed alone or as part of one coordinated strategy protecting what's often a company's most valuable asset: its reputation and goodwill.
Our patent litigators combine technical and scientific depth with courtroom experience and business judgment, backed by a network of attorneys worldwide who bring a global approach to patent disputes when a case crosses borders.
We are recognized nationally for our patent litigation capabilities. Our attorneys have handled hundreds of patent litigations in courts throughout the United States, including jurisdictions known for speedy dispositions and expedited paths to trial. Our patent litigators and prosecutors also work closely together on USPTO post-grant proceedings, including reissues, reexaminations and inter-partes reviews (IPRs).
Services
What we handle
- Trademark and design portfolio strategy across jurisdictions
- Trade secret protection programs (including DTSA compliance in the USA)
- IP aspects of M&A, joint ventures and licensing
- IP disputes and litigation, including negotiated settlements
- IP protection in cross-border negotiations and vendor relationships
Why LANA AP.MA
IP in deals and disputes
IP questions rarely arrive alone: they sit inside a transaction, a market entry or a dispute. Because our IP lawyers work in the same team as our Corporate, Arbitration and US-market practices, IP strategy is built into the deal instead of bolted on.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does our German trademark protect us in the USA?
No. Trademark protection is territorial. Before entering the US market, run a clearance search and file with the USPTO; we coordinate this as part of the market entry.
How do we protect trade secrets when negotiating with US partners?
Through a layered framework: NDAs designed for enforceability under the DTSA, access controls and documented secrecy measures. US courts expect evidence of active protection.
Contact
Protect what you build
Tell us what is at stake. The initial consultation is free.
The initial consultation is free. You will never receive an invoice before we have expressly told you that our work is no longer complimentary.