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Provided by Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Brooks Pierce's reputation for first-rate IP litigation and counsel is unmatched.  Our clients have told us that they value our practicality, and that we provide "smart and sensible" trademark registration and counsel.

We handle complex, large IP litigation, including trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret and software cases.

​Representative Experience

Recently, our team: 

  • represented a tactical gear manufacturer needing to protect trade secrets against a competitor set up by a former employee;
  • represented a semiconductor chip manufacturer defending its right to compete in China; and
  • ​represented multiple start-up companies throughout the U.S. with patent registration, licensing and trademarks.

​Media and Entertainment

The firm also enjoys a top-tier media practice.  We represent media companies on a daily basis, working closely with network affiliates on branding, trademark, and transactional IP issues.  We also represents major recording artists, filmmakers and other artistic content producers in copyright, trademark, transactional, and licensing matters.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - North Carolina
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP has a solid pedigree in complex, large-scale IP litigation, with additional excellence in registration, licensing and clearance matters. Notable experience in IP issues specific to the media industry. Skilled at handling patent, trademark and copyright infringement disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP represented Justh Holdings as litigation counsel against Vamsi Nallapati in actions to cancel its trademark registration, oppose applications and declare rights to COSMOS marks for use with granite and other stone.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Sar
1
David Sar
1
Band 1

David Sar has significant experience in intellectual property litigation, as well as trademark and copyright registration.

"David Sar is one of the best attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with."

"David has been excellent. I am very confident in his advice and ability to represent our company."

Coe Ramsey
3
Coe Ramsey
3
Band 3

Coe Ramsey advises clients in the media and entertainment industry on the full range of intellectual property concerns. His capabilities include transactions and litigation.

Ranked Lawyers at
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

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North Carolina

Intellectual Property

David Sar
1
David Sar
1
Band 1
Coe Ramsey
3
Coe Ramsey
3
Band 3

Members

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Mark J. Prak

Thomas Varnum

Industries

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Media

Retail

Software and Computer Services

Technology