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Intellectual Property Litigation
Strategic representation from experienced intellectual property litigation attorneys with a track record of results in high-stakes disputes
Our intellectual property litigation attorneys work closely with clients to develop and execute effective legal strategies in a wide range of disputes. These matters include patent infringement, trademark litigation, copyright enforcement, licensing conflicts, and trade secret misappropriation. Whether defending a longstanding business asset or pursuing action against infringing parties, we tailor our approach to each client’s goals and risk profile.
With decades of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, our IP litigation lawyers bring seasoned perspective and practical insight to every case. We understand the technical and commercial pressures involved in high-stakes IP disputes and focus on achieving favorable, cost-effective outcomes.
Our practice has earned national recognition, including consistent rankings in Chambers USA and Best Law Firms as a top-tier intellectual property law firm in Washington. Clients and peers value our team’s strategic thinking, responsiveness, and ability to handle matters that span multiple jurisdictions and technologies.
From pre-litigation counseling to trial and appeal, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of the process. Our attorneys have appeared before state and federal courts across the United States, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit, the Ninth Circuit, the International Trade Commission, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Representative Work
- Representation of a major software company in an action to seize infringing programs
- Representation of a leading architecture firm to protect its designs
- Representation of financial institutions in actions and disputes regarding trade names and service marks
- Representation of a motel franchiser in an action to collect damages and enjoin use of its name by an unauthorized motel operator
- Representation of wineries and breweries in litigation regarding labels and brands
Benjamin J. Hodges and Robert R. Teel Recognized in IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners
5.28.26
19 Foster Garvey Attorneys Named to the 2025 Washington Super Lawyers Lists; Emily Harris Gant Earns Special Recognition
8.1.25
Foster Garvey Promotes Kelly Mennemeier to Principal
1.1.25
Ben Hodges Underscores IP Theft Risks for Startups in Zunum Aero’s Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against Boeing in Law360 Midyear Report
7.18.24
CenterForce 2026 IP Strategy Summit
5.20.26
The IP Strategy Summit
4.9.25
“Arbitrating and Mediating IP Licensing Disputes in the Entertainment and Fashion Industries: What Can Barbie Teach Us?” California International Arbitration Week
3.11.24
“Intellectual Property for Creators, Cosplayers and Others,” Emerald City Comic Con
3.3.24
Artificial Intelligence: Latest Government Regulations and Copyright Litigation Updates
9.18.25
Shared Names, Separate Profits: What Dewberry Tells Us About Trademark Liability
4.10.25
Supreme Court Limits International Application of the Lanham Act in Abitron Decision
7.12.23
Resolution of Copyright Circuit Split in Favor of “Registration” Approach: Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.Com, LLC
4.2.19
Protecting the Future of Cannabis Biotechnology
5.6.20
Net Neutrality: How Recent Developments Could Affect Content Companies and Other IP-Intensive Businesses
3.16.20
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) Signed Into Law: Federal Law Offers Greater Protections And New Obligations For Employers
5.13.16
DMCA v. Downloaders
3.14.03
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