Intellectual Property - New Hampshire
What the team is known for
McLane Middleton Professional Association has a well-regarded intellectual property practice with experience across a broad range of matters, including licensing, trademark law and copyright issues. Routinely called upon to advise on trade secret protection and IP due diligence in relation to transactions. Acts for a varied client base, ranging from small businesses to large public companies.
Strengths
"Legal matters can arise at any time, and their ability to promptly respond is key. They are also great at keeping us on task to ensure that we meet the deadlines for completing IP tasks."
"Their commercial awareness is outstanding in all matters."
Work highlights
McLane Middleton represented Parlee Composites in their new acquisition, registering and protecting global trademarks in the US, Europe and Asia. Additionally, they handled trademark opposition proceedings in China against third-party infringers.
Notable practitioners
Mark Wright chairs the firm's IP practice and acts on both contentious and noncontentious matters involving regional and multinational clients. His experience includes cross-border portfolios. "Mark is able to communicate in layman's terms for those not well versed in legal jargon. He is a great organizer and helps manage the resources we need to handle our growing IP workload." "He is instrumental in helping us put together a true portfolio in IP."