When it becomes necessary to enforce patent rights or to defend against claims of patent infringement, the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Crain Caton & James stands ready to pursue the client’s objectives with diligence and expertise. Our clients trust us to assess the issues at hand, evaluate potential exposure and costs, assemble the appropriate team, and formulate the most effective strategy to achieve their goals.
We understand that not every case calls for a “take no prisoners” approach. In a jurisdiction like Texas, where patent trolls are a frequent presence in federal court, Crain Caton & James’s patent litigation attorneys work closely with clients to determine the most effective leverage, resolving matters without incurring unnecessary fees while securing the best possible outcome with certainty.
Why Clients Choose Our Patent Litigation Attorneys
Crain Caton & James is fully prepared to investigate, initiate litigation, and take all necessary steps to protect a client’s patents from infringement by third parties. We ensure that all requisite pre-suit actions are properly addressed and proceed with filing the appropriate lawsuit. Our team will prepare the client for discovery, pushing back against overly broad or burdensome requests, while strategically pursuing the most favorable result, always mindful of the cost-benefit analysis.
Our Intellectual Property Practice Group is also equipped to defend clients against patent claims with the same focus on achieving the client’s objectives. We seek to identify opportunities for dismissal, to obtain favorable judgments before trial, and to negotiate resolution when possible, avoiding the need for trial. Should trial be necessary, we are prepared to proceed, strengthening our client’s position and driving towards a successful outcome.
Whether the client chooses to appeal a judgment or to preserve that judgment on appeal, Crain Caton & James is ready to handle the appeal before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, ensuring that all legal avenues are explored in pursuit of the client’s best interests. Connect with our team to get started today.
Areas of Focus
- AI Protection
- Appeal of Judgments Regarding Intellectual Property
- Copyright Litigation
- Cybersquatting Litigation
- False Advertising Litigation
- Foreign Patent Prosecution
- Foreign Trademark Prosecution
- Intellectual Property Assets in Family Hands
- Intellectual Property in Corporate Agreements
- Intellectual Property in Mergers & Acquisitions
- Intellectual Property Ownership from Employees & Independent Contractors
- Litigation With Intellectual Property
- Patent Administrative Challenges
- Patent Litigation
- State Trademark Prosecution
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Trade Secret Protection
- Trademark Administrative Challenges
- Trademark Litigation
- U.S. Copyright Protection
- U.S. Patent Prosecution
- U.S. Trademark Prosecution
Testimonials
When prosecuting patents, our goal is to obtain the broadest protection of the invention. We collaborate with the client and their inventors to understand and describe the inventions to build a patent portfolio that can be asserted proactively or defensively.
