In today’s globally connected economy, it has never been easier to access and disseminate new ideas and technology. Of course, this means that the threat of unauthorized use of intellectual property (IP) has never been greater. Our IP lawyers deliver strategic counsel on how to defend, protect, and enforce IP rights and assets—from single entrepreneurial endeavors to complex portfolios of IP assets for large corporations.
Prepared to take the optimal course of action.
IP disputes are often settled by crafting resolutions that avoid litigation. There are times, however, when litigation is the right course and that’s when Hinckley Allen’s IP Litigation practice truly excels. From the outset, we work with clients to understand the risks, costs, and prospective benefits associated with various legal strategies. Only then do we litigate the case to achieve the solution that best matches your business and strategic objectives. Our experienced team has litigated and tried patent, trademark, unfair competition, trade secrets, and copyright cases in courts throughout the United States and abroad.
We provide robust representation in all areas of IP protection. Our IP lawyers are experienced and active practitioners in all facets of litigation, from case filing through trial and appeal:
Patent Litigation
- Patent validity/invalidity
- Patent infringement/non-infringement
- Inequitable conduct and patent enforceability/unenforceability
- Defense of non-practicing entities (“troll”) litigation
- Markman proceedings
- Preliminary injunctions
- Structured settlements, including licensing
- Trials and appeals
Trademark Litigation and Unfair Competition
- Enforcement and defense of trademark infringement lawsuits
- Internet-based infringements, including domain name disputes
- Prosecute and defend opposition and cancellation proceedings before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
- Preliminary injunctions
- False advertising
- Trials and appeals
Trade Secret Litigation
- Prosecute and defend trade secret misappropriation issues
- Preliminary injunctions
- Experience in a wide variety of matters—consumer products, military weaponry, construction, software, financial services, medical devices and industrial
- Trials and appeals
Copyright Litigation
- Prosecute and defend infringement issues in federal courts around the country
- Internet-based infringements
- Copyright validity and enforceability issues
- Preliminary injunctions
- Experience in consumer products, software, mechanical and visual arts, music, publishing, construction, and media
- Trials and appeals
Judge Rules Inline Plastics’ Patents Unenforceable for Inequitable Conduct
Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce another significant victory for its client, Lacerta Group, Inc. , in its long-running patent dispute with Inline Plastics Corp. , following a recent ruling from the U. S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. F…
Hinckley Allen Client Lacerta Group Wins Patent Trial
Hinckley Allen client Lacerta Group prevailed in defense of a patent infringement action brought by Inline Plastics Corp. , which alleged infringement of five patents for tamper-evident and tamper-resistant plastic food containers. After a 13-day trial, the…
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: Judge voids packaging patents over inequitable conduct
December 12, 2025Craig M. Scott and Laurel Gilbert Rogowski, partners in the Intellectual Property Group, recently spoke with Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly about the impact of the decision in the Inline Plastics Corp. v. Lacerta Group, Inc. , in which they …
A Practical Guide to AI Adoption and Use in Commercial Real Estate
July 3, 2025Generative AI (genAI) is transforming the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. From accelerating due diligence to streamlining lease abstraction, genAI tools promise significant efficiency gains across the deal lifecycle. But with this promise comes a re…
Hinckley Allen Earns Strong Recognition in Chambers USA 2026 Guide
June 4, 2026Hinckley Allen has once again earned prominent recognition in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide. This year, 10 practice areas and more than 30 attorneys across the firm’s offices in the Northeast and Florida earned distinguished rankings, underscoring Hinckley…
Hinckley Allen Partner Kathleen Mahan Appointed Chair of New Hampshire MCLE Board
June 1, 2026Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that Partner Kathleen M. Mahan has been appointed Chair of the New Hampshire Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Board, a leadership role that reflects her longstanding commitment to advancing the legal profession …
