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Intellectual Property Lawyers
WHO WE AREWe are an Atlanta-based intellectual property boutique law firm. We assist clients in management and litigation of their trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. We handle technology and domain name-related disputes.
Our clients are national and international companies in a variety of industries including information technology, financial servies, computer hardware and software, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, marketing and entertainment. Some are Fortune50 companies, others are stable mid-sized business, while many are in various growth stages.
David M. LilenfeldFounder and PrincipalJ.D., The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
B.A., Philosophy, Hunter College
Georgia Trend 2012 Legal Elite, Intellectual Property
Robin GentryOf CounselJ.D., Wayne State University School of Law
B.A., Anthropology, Western Michigan University
Kaitlyn A. DaltonAssociateJ.D., Emory University School of Law
B.A., English and Theater, University of Florida
Wendy HowardOffice Manager B.B.A., Georgia State University
2970 Peachtree Road, NWSuite 530Atlanta, GA 30305
www.lilenfeldpc.comt 404.204.2520f 404.393.9710 Intellectual Property Lawyers
OUR KEY PRACTICES
OUR KEY SERVICESidentifying intellectual property
developing an intellectual property portfolio
enforcing intellectual property, including negotiating and drafting licenses, joint venture agreements, employee and independent contractor agreements
avoiding infringement of third-party intellectual property
litigating intellectual property disputes, when necessary
Lilenfeld PC provides high-quality, high-value servicescomparable to our colleagues at large law firms but at significantly lower rates.
COPYRIGHT
TRADEMARK
PATENT
TRADE SECRET
2970 Peachtree Road, NWSuite 530Atlanta, GA 30305
www.lilenfeldpc.comt 404.204.2520f 404.393.9710 Intellectual Property Lawyers
COPYRIGHT
representative case
Drafting and filing registration applications;
Providing opinions in connection with assertions of infringement;
Evaluating all possible defenses, including fair use,abandonment, copyright misuse and estoppel; and
Settling or litigating infringement disputes.
When a large publishing company accused a client of copyright infringement, we used procedural grounds to defend the client and secure dismissal of the lawsuit.
TRADEMARK
representative case
Providing proactive advice during the trademark selection process;
Conducting trademark screening searches, both preliminary and comprehensive;
Drafting and filing registration applications;
Managing opposition proceedings;
Managing appeals before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board;
Maintaining trademark registrations; and
Settling or litigating infringement disputes.
When a competitor of our client, an entertainment business, wanted it to change its name and pay significant damages because the name was similar to the competitor’s, we presented the weaknesses in the com-petitor’s case and settled the dispute. Our client paid no penalty.
2970 Peachtree Road, NWSuite 530Atlanta, GA 30305
www.lilenfeldpc.comt 404.204.2520f 404.393.9710 Intellectual Property Lawyers
PATENT
representative case
Conducting preliminary patentability searches;
Preparing and filing applications;
Prosecuting patents;
Litigating infringement suits;
Providing portfolio maintenance; and
Managing licensing and other asset transactions.
When an owner of electronic equipment hardware patents planned to file an infringement claim against our client, a hardware importer, we persuaded the patent owner not to file any claim by pointing out infirmities in the patent.
TRADE SECRET
Assisting with establishing and strengthening trade secret programs, including identifying trade secrets;
Drafting confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements, and joint development agreements;
Determining whether information should be protected through trade secret or patent; and
Settling or litigating trade secret disputes.
2970 Peachtree Road, NWSuite 530Atlanta, GA 30305
www.lilenfeldpc.comt 404.204.2520f 404.393.9710 Intellectual Property Lawyers
We began working with David Lilenfeld in 2006 and have retained him to handle multiple legal matters for our company over the past 8 years. David and his firm are very responsive and go above and beyond to help without nickel and diming you to death. I wish all attorneys were as pleasant to work with as David Lilenfeld and his team!
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US
I chose the team at Lilenfeld PC to represent me when a copyright I owned was used without my permission.They are extremely knowledgeable in copyright laws and patiently guided me Through the process. They performed a thorough investigation, assisted me with tough decisions, kept me informed of the status of my case, and were always prompt with communications. I never felt I wasn’t represented 110%. I would highly recommend their services. What a fantastic team!
David took on my cause and guided me calmly and rationally through some very emotional issues. Hewas compassionate in his dealings, and exhibited unusual patience and professionalism throughout the 2 year course of this litigation. I genuinely appreciate that his hard work allowed me to move forward in my career and life.
Tania S. Campbell
Greg Roberts (GregRoberts.com)
David has been extremely helpful and available throughout the entire process of working with him. His answers and advice have helped me continue to build my business, while not worrying about legal issues. Additionally, my firm is now doing marketing for a company David is a partner of. The relationship has been nothing but beneficial.
Josh WintermantelChief Executive Officer, CustomEliteSocks.com
Missy Pope
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2970 Peachtree Road, NWSuite 530Atlanta, GA 30305
www.lilenfeldpc.comt 404.204.2520f 404.393.9710 Intellectual Property Lawyers
GEORGIA SUPER LAWYER
RISING STAR
GEORGIA TREND LEGAL ELITE
PUBLICATIONS FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION
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ATLANTA MAGAZINE TOP ATTORNEYS IN GEORGIA
2970 Peachtree Road, NWSuite 530Atlanta, GA 30305
www.lilenfeldpc.comt 404.204.2520f 404.393.9710 Intellectual Property Lawyers
ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS An Interview with David Lilenfeld, Georgia Business Directory Network (May 2011)
Tread warily with trademarks, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (October 2011)
Trademarks Amid Tragedy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (June 2011)
Guard Intellectual Property, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (February 2011)
Q&A Avoiding Social Media Legal Pitfalls, Atlanta Business Chronicle (February 2011)
Protect Your Company’s Trademark on the Internet, Intellectual Property Today (2011)
The Social Network — An IP Litigator’s Review of the Movie about Facebook. IP Law Section of The State Bar of Georgia (January 2011)
Shield Brand from Ad Tricks, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (December 2010)
How Should I Prune My IP Portfolio? Managing Intellectual Property (December 2010)
Is Your Company's Trademark Being Hijacked, IPFrontline.com (November 2010)
Five Strategies Business Owners Can Use to Protect Their Intellectual Property, IPFrontline.com (November 2010)
Has Notice Pleading Gone Extinct?: A Summary of the Shift in the Federal Pleading Standard, Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association Newsletter (August 2010)
Atlanta Bar Association: Cloud Computing 101: Considerations for the Small Firm Lawyer (September 2011).
Tips to Help Your Clients Avoid Trademark Disputes, Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association Newsletter (June 2008)
Enforceability of Clickwrap and Webwrap Agreements, Technology Law Section of Georgia Bar Newsletter (Summer 2003)
Discovery in Technology Litigation: How to Dot the "i" and Cross the "t", Technology Law, Section Newsletter (June 2002)
Why Congress Should Eliminate the Multiple Performance Doctrine, 58 Ohio St. L. J. 695 (1997)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Speaker, Using Expert Witnesses in Intellectual Property Cases, Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia (January 2014)
Intellectual Property Litigation (Georgia Tech MBA Program, January 2013)
Intellectual Property Overview (Technology Association of Georgia, August 2012)
Patent Wars (Georgia Tech MBA Program, February 2012)
2970 Peachtree Road, NWSuite 530Atlanta, GA 30305
www.lilenfeldpc.comt 404.204.2520f 404.393.9710 Intellectual Property Lawyers
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND MEMBERSHIPSJune 2012–present Chair, Sponsorship Committee, Atlanta Bar Association
May 2012–Present Chair, Litigation Committee of IP Section of the State Bar of Georgia
Dec. 2011–present Chair, Emerging Issues Committee (North America) INTA
May 2010–May 2012 Chair, SP/SF Section of Atlanta Bar Association
2007–2010 Chair, Technology Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta Bar Association, Cloud Computing 101: Considerations for the Small Firm Lawyer (September 2011)
Protection of IP for Athletes/Celebs (Entertainment, Sports and IP Conference in Guanacaste, Costa Rica — November 2010)
Legal Issues of Self-Publishing (Strategic Self-Publishing Conference in Atlanta — November 2010)
Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia regarding pleading requirements under Twombly/Iqbal (March 2010).
International Intellectual Property Group, Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations in the U.S. (February 2009)
Young Lawyers Association, Professionalism in Our Profession (webinar, March 2009)
Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Standing and Other Pre-Suit Considerations in Copyright and Trademark Disputes (December 2008)
Entertainment & Sports Law Conference and IP Law Institute, IP Landmines in Advertising, Electronic Media and Video Games (November 2008)
Entertainment & Sports Law Conference and IP Law Institute, Hot Topics in Counterfeiting (November 2008)
Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Monetizing Intellectual Property (June 2008)
The Patent Toolkit: Tools to Keep on Hand to Protect and Enforce Intellectual Property (June 2008)
Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Georgia, "Fair Use" Defense in Trademark Cases (January 2008)
National Business Institute Seminar, Introduction to Intellectual Property Issues (December 2007)
IPE Seminar, E-Discovery: Definitions, Applications and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Changes (May 2007)
Judge, INTA’s annual Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition, focusing on U.S. trademark and unfair competition law (invited, 2008-2013)
2970 Peachtree Road, NWSuite 530Atlanta, GA 30305
www.lilenfeldpc.comt 404.204.2520f 404.393.9710 Intellectual Property Lawyers