When called upon, Chernoff Vilhauer actively and aggressively enforces and defends its clients' rights in cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition and false advertising. 

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The firm represents clients in all federal courts, in administrative proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, foreign patent and trademark offices, and the International Trade Commission (ITC.) 

 

Chernoff Vilhauer has also worked with the U.S. Customs Office to prevent the importation of counterfeit/infringing goods. 

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The firm has successfully represented clients in high-profile and complex jury trials, and has often obtained favorable settlements before trial.

 

Chernoff Vilhauer maintains relationships with IP law firms worldwide to enforce and defend its clients' intellectual property rights internationally.