We assist our clients with the protection and enforcement of their intellectual property in a variety of areas including:
- Deciding when to rely upon patents, copyrights, trademarks or trade secrets — or several in combination — to protect intangible assets.
- Developing and managing patent portfolios to provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Advising on the selection, clearance and protection of trademarks, trade names, and domain names.
- Conducting intellectual property audits.
- Implementing effective trade secret protection programs.
- Crafting confidentiality, license, consulting, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements.
- In collaboration with our employment lawyers, defining the scope and duration of non-competition covenants.
- Conducting intellectual property due diligence in the context of a variety of transactions.
We also advise clients on the special intellectual property issues that arise in financings and acquisitions, in the participation in industry groups and consortia, and in using open source programs.
Our highly respected IP Team represents clients in a wide range of industries and technology verticals including:
- Software, E-commerce, Telecommunications
- Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals
- Publishing, New Media, Interactive Gaming
- Universities, Hospitals, Research Institutions
- Consumer Products
- Robotics
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Daniel L. Branson
Associate - 781- 697-2213
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Daniel L. Branson
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Erin E. Bryan
Member - 781-697-2284
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Erin E. Bryan
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Michael J. Cavaretta
Member - 781-697-2263
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Michael J. Cavaretta
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Stanley F. Chalvire
Member - 781-697-2268
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Stanley F. Chalvire
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Sean D. Detweiler
Member - 781-697-2257
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Sean D. Detweiler
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Justin B. Emery
Associate - 781-697-2270
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Justin B. Emery
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Stacey C. Friends
Member - 781-697-2277
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Stacey C. Friends
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John Hession
Retired
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John Hession
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Faith D. Kasparian
Member - 781-697-2231
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Faith D. Kasparian
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James M. McKenzie
Contractor - 781-697-2217
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James M. McKenzie
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Ryan J. Perry
Senior Attorney - 781-697-2271
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Ryan J. Perry
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Amanda E. Schreyer
Member - 781-697-2293
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Amanda E. Schreyer
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Lisa M. Warren
Managing Member - 781-622-5930
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Lisa M. Warren
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Howard G. Zaharoff
Member - 781-697-2237
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Howard G. Zaharoff
News
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Morse Serves as Counsel to Wagr in Acquisition by Yahoo Sports
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ICYMI WEBINAR RECAP: Effective Contract Drafting and Negotiation
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Top Ten Useful Trademark Tips
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Intellectual Property Considerations of NFTs
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Patent Attorney Daniel Branson Joins Morse
April 13, 2022 -
The Basics of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Explained
February 09, 2022 -
Morse Welcomes Justin Emery to the Firm
February 08, 2022 -
Morse Announces 2022 Attorney Elevations
January 10, 2022 -
Owner Beware: Fraudulent Trademark Renewal Solicitation Scam
December 09, 2021 -
Trademark Searching and Clearance: To Search, or Not to Search?
A Discussion of Common Issues Stemming from Trademark Searching and Clearance
October 25, 2021
Events
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WEBINAR: Intellectual Property (IP) Basics: A Primer on Patent, Trademark, and Copyright
Event Date: May 11, 2023 12:00 pm -
WEBINAR: Corporate and Employment Considerations for Entrepreneurs Starting a Business
Event Date: September 22, 2022 12:00 pm
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Harnessing Powerful Data Assets with eClinical’s Intelligent Data Analytics and Management
March 14, 2019
Morse manages the corporate needs of eClinical, a clinical trial management software and services provider for large and mid-size pharma companies, and has been fortunate to do so since the Company's inception.
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Privy’s Platform Empowers Marketers and Helps Businesses Grow
December 14, 2017
Morse supports Privy's legal needs – from financing to privacy policies - so Privy can focus on empowering marketers to build more customer relationships, faster.
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Technology for the Greater Good from The Additive Advantage
November 14, 2017
While The Additive Advantage team is developing novel technologies for industries such as pharmaceuticals, packaging, and humanitarian efforts, Morse manages the company's patent, licensing, and other legal needs.
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Leading To a Better Educational Experience with EvoText
October 26, 2017
From negotiating with The College Board to forming a product entity and beyond, Morse has helped this educational software leader build custom eLearning solutions for schools, publishers, and businesses.
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Doing Well by Doing Good with Visible Good
October 5, 2015
Understanding intellectual property protection is critical to adding value. Visible Good came to Morse initially to develop a comprehensive strategy for analyzing and protecting its IP.