Clients often consult Chernoff Vilhauer before entering established markets to avoid infringing other companies' patents or trademarks.

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Chernoff Vilhauer analyzes other parties' positions - including the validity and breadth of its patents or trademarks - and recommends specific non-infringing product designs, arranges to obtain consents from the patent holders, negotiates licenses, or assists with the selection of a different trademark.

Such solutions save clients millions of dollars in unnecessary litigation expenses by avoiding liability before entering a market.