Copyright & Trademark Litigation
Creative works and brand identity are among the most valuable and most frequently contested assets a business or individual can own. When those rights are infringed, diluted, or misappropriated, the consequences can be severe and immediate.
Sergenian Law litigates copyright and trademark disputes in federal and state courts throughout California and nationwide. Our copyright practice encompasses infringement claims involving musical compositions and sound recordings, film, television, and dramatic works, literary works, and photography. We handle the full range of copyright issues, including questions of ownership, registration, fair use, licensing, assignment, and remedies. We also have deep experience in related claims, including rights of publicity, privacy, and idea submission.
Our trademark practice covers the breadth of Lanham Act litigation: trademark infringement and dilution, trade dress, unfair competition, false advertising, and domain name disputes under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA). We represent plaintiffs and defendants across industries—from entertainment and media to manufacturing and consumer products—in federal court, arbitration, and mediation.
Our clients include film studios, production companies, recording artists, writers, photographers, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes. We understand both the creative and commercial dimensions of intellectual property disputes, and we litigate them with the precision and intensity they require.