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Intellectual Property

Safeguarding the Ideas that Drive Your Business

Your company’s intellectual property (IP) is one of its most valuable assets, yet it’s often overlooked or under-protected. From trade secrets and proprietary information to trademarks, copyrights, and patents, your business depends on these intangible assets to maintain a competitive edge.

At Danna McKitrick, we help businesses identify, protect, and enforce their intellectual property rights. Whether registering trademarks, drafting licensing agreements, or defending against infringement, our attorneys provide practical, strategic legal solutions that protect the innovations driving your success.

Understanding Intellectual Property: What Needs Protection?

Intellectual property goes far beyond logos and brand names. It includes business plans, customer lists, pricing methods, proprietary technologies, and confidential know-how—everything that gives a business a competitive advantage.

Many companies fail to recognize the full extent and value of their intellectual property, leaving key assets vulnerable to misappropriation, misuse, or theft. We help businesses:

  • Identify trade secrets and proprietary information that need legal protection
  • Secure trademarks, copyrights, and patents to establish ownership rights
  • Draft contracts, licensing agreements, and confidentiality agreements to prevent unauthorized use
  • Develop IP protection strategies that minimize risk and prevent costly legal battles

Understanding your intellectual property is the first step toward protecting it.

Preventing Intellectual Property Loss and Misuse

Business ideas, innovations, and trade secrets are highly portable — employees, contractors, and business partners can walk away with them if the right legal protections aren’t in place. The best way to avoid IP theft, leaks, or infringement is through proactive legal planning.

Our attorneys work with businesses to:

  • Draft non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive information
  • Establish trade secret policies to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure
  • Negotiate and enforce licensing agreements to control how intellectual property is shared and used
  • Resolve disputes over ownership, inventor rights, and technology transfers

By securing clear contracts and enforceable protections, businesses can safeguard their intellectual capital before issues arise.

Defending Against Intellectual Property Infringement

Even with strong protections, businesses may still face infringement, misappropriation, or contract violations that put their IP at risk. Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating intellectual property disputes, ensuring our clients can defend their rights effectively.

We represent businesses in cases involving:

  • Copyright and trademark infringement claims
  • Trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition
  • Breach of licensing and technology transfer agreements
  • Disputes over branding, logos, and domain names

With a strong litigation and enforcement strategy, we help businesses retain control over their most valuable assets.

Protecting Innovation and Competitive Advantage

Intellectual property is the foundation of many businesses’ success—but it must be protected to retain its value. At Danna McKitrick, we help businesses secure, enforce, and defend their IP, ensuring they can continue to grow, compete, and innovate without legal threats or uncertainty.

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