Areas of Practice
Intellectual Property
One of the greatest strengths of Loaknauth Law is providing long-term strategies and solutions for clients, not just litigation advice.
The primary goal is to achieve a successful outcome. Whether you own a patent or have been threatened or sued by another for patent infringement, Loaknauth Law will represent you every step of the way. Head by patent attorney Nicholas Loaknauth, Loaknauth Law has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including medical device, mechanical, software, and telecommunication technologies.
PATENT PREPARATION & PERSECUTION
Loaknauth Law founder Nicholas Loaknauth has in-depth experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications to protect inventions that are highly valued and of strategic importance. Loaknauth Law’s comprehensive services include
Evaluating the patentability of client inventions
Rendering validity and non-infringement opinions
Prosecuting and defending post-grant proceedings, including inter partes review (IPRs), post-grant reviews (PGRs), covered business method (CBM) reviews, and derivation proceedings
Resolving ownership and inventorship disputes regarding patent rights
TRADEMARK
A positive reputation is the most important characteristic of a successful business. Protecting your brand name should be of critical importance in your business strategy. Whether it be applying for trademark protection, or litigating your trademark rights, Loaknauth Law is with you every step of the way. Loaknauth Law has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting trademark applications, starting from a thorough clearance search to assessing the viability of the proposed mark. Loaknauth Law can also represent you in matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), such as opposition and cancellation proceedings, as well as before State and Federal Courts. Loaknauth Law’s services include:
Local counsel services for foreign applicants
Trademark clearance, registration and counseling
Trademark applications, responding to Office Actions, petitions, oppositions, and cancellation proceedings
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings
Domain name acquisition, enforcement, and registration
Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) issues, including cybersquatting
Global brand strategies
Litigation of trademark infringement and dilution cases
Portfolio management
Privacy and publicity rights
Trade dress and design rights
COPYRIGHT
Copyright protection of original works of authorship is critical in protecting your intellectual property and adding value to your business. Loaknauth Law will obtain federal copyright protection for your copyrightable content such as books, fictional characters, names and likenesses of individuals, photographs, magazines, software, and videos. Loaknauth Law can also create agreements concerning distribution of copyrightable materials and content, website operations, software development and licenses, and service agreements. When it comes to intellectual property enforcement, Loaknauth Law has in-depth knowledge relating to cease and desist letters, settlement agreements, and litigating in State and Federal courts. Typical representations include:
Copyright protection and registration
Copyright enforcement
Notice and takedown requirements
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) take downs
Fair-use determinations
Rights of publicity and privacy
Licensing, acquisitions and portfolio management
Litigation
Resolution of ownership disputes
Work for hire
Litigation
Loaknauth Law recognizes the primary purpose of litigation – to achieve the best possible result for the client.
The firm understands client specific business needs and works aggressively and intelligently to achieve the client’s objectives in light of the client’s resources and tolerance for risk. The firm is adept at counseling clients so they may weigh the costs and benefits of each litigation strategy, whether that be an out-of-court settlement or a full-blown trial. Because of founder Nicholas Loaknauth's experience and background, Loaknauth Law is uniquely positioned to handle any case that can benefit from understanding and explaining science and technology.
BUSINESS & CIVIL LITIGATION
Loaknauth Law has overseen litigation cases in State and Federal Court on a wide range of issues, including breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation, defamation, personal injury, and intellectual property claims. When litigation is involved, Loaknauth Law zealously advocates for its clients to achieve the best possible result.
PERSONAL INJURY
Accidents happen. If you were involved in an auto accident or injured as a pedestrian, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Loaknauth Law can represent you in negotiations and, if necessary, a personal injury lawsuit.
Claims may arise from numerous circumstances, including but not limited to:
Automobile accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Trip and fall accidents
Construction site accidents
Products liability
Wrongful death
Negligent supervision
Assault and battery
Medical malpractice
Premises liability
Dog bite accidents
Civil rights and police brutality
Gathering the facts and evidence as early as possible can be critical to the success of a case. Contact Loaknauth Law for a free and confidential consultation.
Transactional
Loaknauth Law provides low cost, flat fee services in the formation of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, professional service corporations, and professional limited liability companies.
Loaknauth Law counsels startups and small businesses every step of the way to help them get started on the right foot.
AGREEMENTS
Loaknauth Law advises clients on agreements for critical business transactions, ranging from non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to manufacturing agreements to licensing agreements. Loaknauth Law seeks to deliver water-tight contracts to protect clients during their most important transactions.
Immigration
Loaknauth Law prides itself on its prompt and skilled representation for immigrants and nonimmigrant travelers.
Loaknauth Law represents clients in many areas of immigration law including naturalization and citizenship, asylum and refugee, visas, and permanent residency.
Family Law
Are you seeking a divorce? Are you having child support issues?
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