Copyright, Trademark, and Internet Litigation

As the digital age shapes our global economy, copyright, trademark and Internet law evolves to keep pace with technology, and companies are increasingly forced to confront novel intellectual property challenges.  But whether the problem involves cutting-edge application of copyright law to software and material disseminated over the Internet, or an everyday attack on a trademark, what is needed to resolve disputes is a solid understanding of how intellectual property works and what it protects, along with a knack for framing complex issues in simple terms, in a manner geared to competing policy concerns.

O’Melveny brings decades of courtroom experience, up-to-date technical knowledge, and innovative thinking to the latest controversies in copyright, trademark, and Internet law.  From technology, to entertainment, to core branding and merchandising, our copyright and trademark work spans the gamut.  Our high-profile work includes, for example, our victory protecting the ROXY trademark for suftwear giant Quiksilver, Inc., which included two jury trials and an appeal to the Ninth Circuit.  And, as new technologies raise novel claims that test the boundaries of traditional copyright and trademark laws, software, e-commerce, and information technology companies continue to turn to O’Melveny for practical guidance and powerful advocacy to help protect and grow their businesses.

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