Contacts: Joseph R. Dreitler; Mary R. True; Gregory J. Krabacher

Intellectual property is a business asset, and in order to maximize and preserve its value, our attorneys work closely with you to understand your needs. The Green Strategies Group can help your company comply with these laws as we counsel you in areas of brand development and trademark portfolio management. As the advanced energy industry grows, it is becoming increasingly important to understand and comply with Federal Trade Commission regulations of Environmental Marketing Claims.

In addition to guidance in this area, the Green Strategies Group intellectual property attorneys provide legal advice and client counseling, both in the U.S. and internationally, on the following matters:

• Preparation and filing of patent applications to secure your new green technology and maintain or defend those patents.

• Trademark, patent and other technology-related licensing.

• Copyright, joint venture and corporate intellectual property issues.

• Confidentiality agreements.

• False advertising and unfair competition claims.

• Internet licenses and web-related agreements.

• Watch services to monitor domain names and perform review and analysis of client websites.

• Establishing ongoing programs to protect against cyber-pirates.

• Advising on privacy, terms of use, trademark and copyright issues.

  For more information on our intellectual property practice, visit our Intellectual Property Group