IPLitigation

Clients trust us to enforce their valuable IP rights and defend them against infringement claims. The firm’s unique platform allows us to offer top-quality talent at a tremendous value for individuals (such as inventors, entrepreneurs, artists, and musicians) and businesses (ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups), especially in high-stakes IP disputes.

Our IP litigation practice boasts former Am Law 100 attorneys, former judicial clerks from the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Eleventh Circuit, attorneys with technical degrees, and attorneys with significant industry experience. Team members routinely litigate against the largest and most expensive law firms and consistently deliver wins and favorable results for our clients.

We bring a wealth of litigation experience to courts throughout the country, representing clients in federal and state court (including appeals), in administrative proceedings, and in all the other key venues where IP disputes are resolved. For example, since 2012, our IP team headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has handled nearly 200 cases in over 30 jurisdictions, including courts in Delaware, California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Likewise, in more than 15 percent of all patent infringement cases filed in the Northern District of Georgia since 2016, in which both sides appeared, litigants selected us as their counsel.

As mindful practitioners, we make time to learn the unique circumstances of our clients, supporting them on the following matters:

  • Patent Litigation
  • Trademark, Trade Dress, and Unfair Competition Litigation
  • Copyright Litigation
  • Trade Secret Misappropriation
  • Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions
  • Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media
  • Privacy and Data Security
  • Licensing Disputes
  • Internet-Related Disputes (Domain Names, Keyword Advertising)
  • Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Post-Grant Proceedings (IPRs, CBMs, PGRs)
  • Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Proceedings (Appeals, Oppositions, Cancellations)
  • International Trade Commission (Section 337) Proceedings
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Proceedings (Mediation, Arbitration)

Our approach to all IP disputes is to understand our clients’ business goals for each matter, minimize litigation risks, achieve optimal results, and manage litigation costs. We strive to give clients the information they need to anticipate and manage IP litigation costs like other business expenses. We staff our cases for efficiency and subject-matter expertise, and most of our IP litigation attorneys have more than a decade of experience. Unlike traditional law firms, our innovative platform allows a seasoned lawyer to actively manage each case, using junior attorneys when appropriate. In short, we are committed to providing excellent client service and cost-conscious counsel to achieve success for our clients.

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Filing “Schedule A” Cases to Combat Counterfeiting on Online Marketplaces

May 24th, 2023

While Amazon’s increased efforts to stop counterfeiting are certainly welcome, the problem continues to persist. One increasingly popular…

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Don’t Wait Too Long to File for a Patent

May 17th, 2023

As a patent lawyer, I was excited to come across a Wall Street Journal article the other day about patent strategies, but the title -…

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Retired Federal Circuit Judge Predicts “Imminent” Congressional Action to Address Patent Ineligibility Plague

May 17th, 2023

On May 15, 2023, despite recommendations from the U.S. Solicitor General for the Supreme Court to grant petitions to review two cases…

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Copyright Damages Developments Among Major Circuits

April 28th, 2023

By number of total cases commenced in 2022, the largest five Courts of Appeals are the 9th (9,018 cases commenced), 5th (6,194 cases…

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Jeff Kuester and Micheline Johnson Speak at FICPI’s April 2023 US Seminar on Developments in IP Law

April 24th, 2023

Taylor English partners Micheline Johnson and Jeff Kuester spoke on a hybrid work panel at The International Federation of Intellectual…

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“Shark Tank” Winner Loses Bid to Dismiss False Advertising and Other Claims Asserted by Social Media Influencer

March 23rd, 2023

Introduction On March 1, 2023, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia entered an order denying the motion…

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U.S. Copyright Office Imposes Duty to Disclose AI-Generated Content and Recommends Actions to Fulfill that Duty

March 17th, 2023

On March 16, 2023, the United States Copyright Office (USCO) published new guidelines in the Federal Register titled “Copyright…

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Copyright Case Could Chart a Return Voyage to the Supreme Court

February 24th, 2023

In 2020, the Supreme Court in Allen v. Cooper held that a copyright statute did not strip the State of North Carolina of its sovereign…

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Taylor English Continues National Expansion with the Addition of an Intellectual Property Partner in the Midwest

February 21st, 2023

Indianapolis, IN (February 21, 2023) – A new attorney based in Indianapolis, IN has joined the Taylor English Duma LLP, firm leaders…

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Eighteen Taylor English Attorneys Named Among 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers

February 14th, 2023

Taylor English is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been included in the 2023 Super Lawyers list for Georgia, and an…

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Nineteen Taylor English Attorney’s Named Among Legal Elite by Georgia Trend

December 8th, 2022

ATLANTA, December 7, 2022 – Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that 19 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected among…

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“IP Partner at Full-Service Law Firm Starts Every Morning with Law360,” Law360

November 10th, 2022

Law 360 recently interviewed partner Michael Cicero to discuss how he has used Law360 over the past several years to optimize his career….

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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2023 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

November 3rd, 2022

ATLANTA, November 3, 2022 – Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2023 edition of the U.S. News &…

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Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022 Gains Co-Sponsor

September 30th, 2022

I previously wrote about Senator Thom Tillis’ August 3 introduction of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022 (PERA), and its…

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Trade Secrets: the Increasingly Valuable IP That Many Manufacturers Forget About

September 23rd, 2022

Many people know, or at least have heard of, the main types of intellectual property: patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Often…

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Fifty-Six Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America

August 18th, 2022

ATLANTA, August 18, 2022 – Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 56 attorneys were recognized in 42 practice areas in the 2023…

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Managing Intellectual Property Recognizes Intellectual Property Practice, Names Partners Amanda Groover Hyland and Jeff Kuester as 2022 IP Stars

June 10th, 2022

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property has recognized the firm’s intellectual property…

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Taylor English Earns Recognition in 2022 Chambers USA Rankings

June 3rd, 2022

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded legal…

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Taylor English Partner Amanda Groover Hyland Recognized as Leading Trademark Practitioner in the 2022 World Trademark Review 1000

May 20th, 2022

Taylor English is pleased to announce that for the fifth consecutive year partner Amanda Groover Hyland has been recognized as a leading…

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Taylor English Duma LLP Hires Six New Attorneys, Expands Footprint

April 18th, 2022

Six attorneys have joined the growing team at Taylor English Duma LLP, firm leaders announced today. Ken Bush, of Birmingham, Alabama,…

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Functionality Crumbles Under Pocky

November 11th, 2021

Functionality Crumbles Under Pocky I recently co-wrote an article for the American Bar Association’s Landslide magazine that discusses a…

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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2022 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

November 5th, 2021

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2022 edition of the U.S. News & Best Lawyers “Best Law…

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Jeffrey R. Kuester and Michael A. Cicero Update “Intellectual Property Litigation” Chapter of the 2022 Edition of Georgia Business Litigation

September 3rd, 2021

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that partner Jeffrey R. Kuester and attorney Michael A. Cicero have updated the…

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Forty-Eight Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America

August 20th, 2021

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 48 attorneys were recognized in 39 practice areas in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers…

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Lawsuit against Netflix a primer in why you need an IP lawyer

July 7th, 2021

An indie filmmaker sued Netflix a few weeks ago, asserting that the film “Skater Girl” was a knockoff of his file “Sk8er Girl.”…

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Piercing Halo’s Haze at Year Five: Smoke Clearing on Enhanced Damages

June 14th, 2021

In an article published on June 13, 2021, by IPWatchdog, Michael Cicero discusses the five year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s…

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“Pretzel Crisps” case a lesson in generic marks

June 9th, 2021

One of the foundations of trademark law is that certain words must remain in the public domain so that entities can properly describe…

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“Partnering for Equity: Leveraging the In-house Law Firm Relationship to Accelerate Change and Equity,” Women in Law & IP Virtual Summit

June 3rd, 2021

On Thursday, June 3, Amanda Hyland joined a panel of industry leaders for a discussion on, “Partnering for Equity: Leveraging the…

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Taylor English Earns Recognition in 2021 Chambers USA Rankings

May 28th, 2021

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded legal…

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Banksy European IP dispute highlights purpose of trademarks

May 25th, 2021

Businesses often want to trademark phrases and images they use in their business, but unless the use is truly to identify the source of…

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About Taylor English

Taylor English Duma LLP was built from the ground up to provide highest-quality legal services for optimal value. The firm combines the best aspects of a traditional law firm with seasoned attorneys throughout the United States. Together, our attorneys work each day to provide timely, creative, and cost-effective counsel to help clients solve problems and achieve goals. Taylor English clients run the gamut from Fortune 500 companies to middle market businesses to start ups and entrepreneurs. The firm is the Georgia law firm member of GGI Global Alliance AG, the leading worldwide alliance of accounting and law firms, giving our clients access to a trusted stable of high-quality professional services organizations around the globe.

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