Our Practice

Intellectual Property

Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP has superior knowledge and experience in all aspects and types of Intellectual Property (“IP”) litigation before federal courts, state courts and administrative agencies. We recognize that whether our clients are plaintiffs or defendants, they need a team that is committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for their cases and achieving their business objectives. Our team understands the scientific, technological and engineering issues presented in each case.

Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee's IP litigation practice covers a wide range of intellectual property disputes including:

• Patent Litigation
• Patent Interferences, Reexaminations and Reissues
• Trademark Litigation
• Copyright Litigation
• U.S. International Trade Commission Litigation
• Trade Secrets Litigation
• Unfair Trade Practices and Unfair Competition Litigation
• Appellate Litigation

The key to any successful IP trial is preparation. Although grand strategies are important, more often the careful attention to detail, thorough preparation for trial, and carefully written briefs are keys to a successful outcome. From assembling the most appropriate team to handle the case, to collecting, producing and reviewing voluminous documents, to utilizing mock trials and preparing witnesses, the firm’s meticulous attention to detail is the key to our continued litigation success.

We believe that IP litigation must be approached aggressively, but in a controlled manner that is calculated to produce the maximum impact at each stage of the case. To achieve that, the full resources of our firm, both technical and legal, are available and committed to analyzing each case at the outset and working with our clients to decide the best approach to achieve their business objectives. From that point on, we consult with our clients regularly to review and evaluate the case plan, the litigation costs and the options available to achieve their objectives. At all times, we remain committed to our clients' goals, to being efficient and cost-effective, and to being flexible and responsive.

The firm has a worldwide clientele. We represent Chinese, Taiwanese and multinational corporations in addition to North American companies.