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We counsel clients with regard to protecting copyrights and avoiding copyright infringement, copyright issues associated with advertising and promotions in all media, negotiating and drafting licenses, and infringement disputes. Our attorneys provide patent protection and enforcement services in the U.S. and overseas markets and can provide protection for brand names, business names, company names, domains and more. We have served companies of all sizes in a broad spectrum of industry sectors and have a thorough understanding of how the needs of one company can vary greatly from those of another. In addition, we recognize that your company may have other legal needs that extend beyond those associated with copyright issues, and we are well-prepared to address those issues and provide experienced counsel to deal with them efficiently and cost-effectively.
The firm represented the defendant in this matter which involved numerous claims including patent, copyright and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) infringement. The technology at issue involved complex computer data storage equipment. In this “bet the company” case, our attorneys handled numerous dispositive motions, including Markman arguments, as well as a preliminary injunction hearing and its appeal. An appeal resulted in two landmark decisions from the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. These opinions are the only Court of Appeals decisions interpreting the Computer Maintenance Competition Assurance Act. These opinions, along with three others, are the leading opinions concerning the DMCA.
National Cable Satellite Corporation v. Federer
Injunction for trademark and copyright infringement issued in favor of our client on a short timetable following a hearing in the closing days of a political campaign.
Blog Posts
Judge Rules AI-Generated Art Is Not Copyrightable
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Mural copyrights: Yes, it’s a thing! Don’t end up with paint on your face
Supreme Court excuses copyright application mistake
Photo publisher’s checklist: Seven New Year’s legal resolutions for your website
No more half measures: pleading infringer knowledge in contributory copyright infringement claims
Too infringing to bear: NY court sides with photographer in suit over embedded image
Lessons from a long-ago deepfakes prosecution
Contributory copyright infringement: Can you ever know what you don’t know?
Publications
New U.S. trademark and copyright procedures
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s response to COVID-19
Could graffiti art prevent your redevelopment project?
9th Circuit’s VidAngel decision vindicates lawful video filtering service
In new litigation, Amazon takes a stronger stance on counterfeit products
Fashion industry awash in copyright lawsuits: What you can do
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News
Mike Nepple Speaks to Law360 on 2023’s Biggest Copyright Rulings
Thompson Coburn Highlighted for Innovation Protections on WBBM NewsRadio
Tom Polcyn and Matt Braunel Discuss GenAI Concerns for Human Authors
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Tom Polcyn talks to Thomson Reuters’ ‘Technologist’ about the Metaverse
World Trademark Review names Tom Polcyn to WTR 1000 list
Congratulations to our 2021 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyers of the Year’ and ‘Ones to Watch’
Jennifer Visintine named a 2019 Missouri Up & Coming lawyer
Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
DCP wins important copyright case
New Jersey jury awards $11 million to Thompson Coburn client in pet invention dispute
Thompson Coburn again named best copyright firm in the nation
Thompson Coburn earns 12 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Mark Sableman talks ‘internet twists’ at Midwest Digital Media Conference
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2017
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Congratulations to our 2017 ‘Lawyers of the Year’
New Thompson Coburn blog In Focus covers photo copyright cases
Thompson Coburn's lobbying group honored as among the top in the nation
U.S. News & World Report names Thompson Coburn as the best for copyright work
25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA
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St. Louis
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Brendan helps counsel clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues, including intellectual property portfolio management, enforcement and prosecution. Brendan helps counsel clients on a wide range of intellectual property issu... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Tony's practice encompasses a broad range of intellectual property matters, including patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks and other issues involving the intern... Tony's practice encompasses a broad range of intellectual property matters,... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Matt is looked to for his thorough understanding of his clients' business goals. Matt is looked to for his thorough understanding of his clients' business g... |
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Senior Counsel
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St. Louis
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Chip's practice focuses on the representation of individuals, universities, and national and international companies in commercial transactions and counseling involving t... Chip's practice focuses on the representation of individuals, universities,... |
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Senior Counsel
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St. Louis
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Dean has extensive first chair trial experience, limiting his practice to intellectual property and commercial litigation. Dean has extensive first chair trial experience, limiting his practice to i... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Matt’s practice is focused on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of mechanical and electrical arts. Matt’s practice is focused on the preparation and prosecution of patent app... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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David strategically advises clients in a variety of intellectual property disputes including patent prosecution, IP litigation, brand protection, counterfeiting, Post-Gra... David strategically advises clients in a variety of intellectual property d... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals through strategic and creative approaches to the protection and enforcement of their intellectu... Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals ... |
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Partner
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New York
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Shoko helps companies protect their valuable brands in markets around the world through strategic trademark counseling and enforcement. Shoko helps companies protect their valuable brands in markets around the w... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Mike focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, including patent, media, advertising, copyright, trade secret, privacy and data breach actions. Mike focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, including pa... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them in federal courts across the United States. Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Tom provides strategic intellectual property counseling to some of the world's largest consumer products companies and service providers, with a focus on IP portfolio man... Tom provides strategic intellectual property counseling to some of the worl... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Steve advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and provides comprehensive counsel on licensing and technology transfer. Steve advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Mark's practice focuses on facilitating clients' communications, in media, marketing and business. Mark's practice focuses on facilitating clients' communications, in media, ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jennifer is a partner in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Media Law practice groups. Jennifer is a partner in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Media Law pra... |
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