Intellectual Property

Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP’s Intellectual Property practice group represents clients in trademark, copyright and right of publicity.

We are dedicated to maximizing the value and security of our clients’ intellectual property. We advise and represent clients in trademark, copyright, right of publicity, trade secret and litigation matters, and our attorneys work closely with our clients to meet their particular needs at all stages of development.

Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP’s attorneys offer a full range of services related to intellectual property law, including trademark selection, publication, and registration; licensing trademarks and copyrights; structuring and restructuring trademark ownership; and trademark and copyright support. We also advise our clients on advertising issues, including the proper use of trademarks and copyrighted content.

Our Intellectual Property practice group is headed by partner Ronald Wargo, and our attorneys have represented clients in the sports and entertainment industry, as well as in the business community. We are experienced in disputes arising from misappropriation of trade secrets, likenesses and other intellectual property issues.

areas of focus

trademark and copyright

Our attorneys handle all matters of trademark and copyright advisement, preparation and filing; as well as continued counsel in issues of infringement, due diligence, fair-use rights, termination rights, first-sale doctrine, and, if necessary, litigation.

entertainment matters

Our firm’s intellectual property team works regularly on entertainment matters such as endorsements, exclusivity, misappropriation of likeness, cease-and-desist issues and collection of royalties.

trade secrets

We often handle matters involving trade secrets. Our experience includes injunction relief, temporary restraining orders, misappropriation of trade secrets, confidentiality agreements and matters requiring protection programs.