What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property refers to products of the mind, which come from creative mental activity, such as inventions, books or paintings.  Protecting those rights comes in the form of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets.

Why You Need an IP Contingency Rights Lawyer

Intellectual property claims can be very complex and difficult to prove. Inventors would need substantial knowledge of both federal and the state laws to fully understand and effectively enforce their patent rights.  Such rights can also be very expensive to pursue. Therefore, the guidance and advice of an experienced intellectual property attorney is highly advisable when intellectual property claims are in dispute.

In evaluating infringement cases, many factors are considered, such as:
•    Ownership of the property;
•    Extent of the rights;
•    Jurisdictions and venue of the parties and the infringement;
•    Value of the product being infringed; and
•    Extent of potential damages.

If you suspect your patent has been infringed, it may be best for you to hire a lawyer that is knowledgeable in intellectual property rights to advise you on the proper legal approach to seek the compensation you may deserve.  

Contact us to have your intellectual property infringement case reviewed at no cost to you.

What is a Contingency Fee Lawyer?

The Intellectual Property Law Department’s goal is to assist small-business owners, artists and inventors in protecting their creative endeavors when they may not have the resources necessary to do so.  That’s why our department may take certain intellectual property right infringement matters on a contingency fee basis as compared to other law firms who charge an hourly rate for their services, which could cost thousands of dollars in legal fees depending on your claim.

Contact us to have your intellectual property infringement case reviewed at no cost to you.

Why Tara Williams

The Intellectual Property team is headed by Attorney Tara J. Williams. Ms. Williams has been practicing law since 1990. Her extensive legal experience in intellectual property includes serving as an attorney in private practice, as a corporate patent rights attorney lawyer with a national chemical company and as in-house counsel for a start-up Internet company. She has advised clients in many different technologies and on a multitude of intellectual property rights matters.  She also sits on the Inventor Issues Committee of the American Intellectual Property Association and is involved in several other professional associations.

Contact us to have Contingency Lawyer Tara Williams review your intellectual property infringement case at no cost to you.

About the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is headquartered in the American Tobacco Historic District, less than five miles from the heart of Research Triangle Park (RTP). As the largest research park in the world, Research Triangle Park (RTP) is home to more than 150 industry-leading pharmaceutical and technology companies. With RTP and its surrounding counties leading the way, more than 44,000 patents have been granted to individuals and entities in North Carolina.

In addition to Intellectual Property Infringement, the firm’s more than 25 attorneys focus on Personal Injury Law, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Mass Torts and Products Liability.