Intellectual Property Litigation
Jackson Walker’s Intellectual Property Litigation group is a powerful and experienced team of IP attorneys and trial lawyers who combine proven successful trial strategies, skillful advocacy, and appropriate staffing. We approach every case with the recognition that it may very well be tried before a jury, and we prepare accordingly. We are no strangers to, and in fact relish, the courtroom.
We have enforced and defended all types of intellectual property matters in federal and state courts across the United States, from California to Delaware, and from Illinois to Texas. Among other jurisdictions, we have significant patent litigation experience in federal civil courts of the Eastern District of Texas, one of the country’s premier forums for patent disputes. We have successfully represented numerous clients, including Fortune 500 companies, in litigation:
- involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, and domain names
- in arbitrations and alternative dispute forums
- in proceedings before the International Trade Commission, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board, and the U.S. Supreme Court
- in proceedings conducted pursuant to ICANN’s Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy
Clients confronted with disputes involving their patents, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, trade secrets, copyrights, or other intellectual property assets can rely on our experienced litigators to aggressively represent their interests in matters extending from infringement claims to unfair competition to disputes over commercial licensing agreements. We assist our clients in all stages of intellectual property conflicts and resolution of the conflict, from pre-litigation analysis and communications through final verdict and, if necessary, appeal.
We regularly represent Fortune 500 companies in infringement lawsuits involving intellectual property. Our experience includes successful appeals to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Our IP trial lawyers have also enforced and defended our clients’ intellectual property rights in arbitrations, alternative dispute forums, and proceedings before the International Trade Commission and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
We actively monitor the use of our clients’ intellectual property, and we can act quickly to enforce these various rights against infringers through the effective use of temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. With vast experience in both prosecuting and defending litigation cases involving patents, trademarks, and copyrights, we succeed in recovering damages and quickly obtaining injunctions for our clients. Often times, our commercial litigation experience allows us to resolve licensing and contract disputes quickly and efficiently.
September 16, 2025
Insights
Fifth Circuit Clarifies Limits of Trademark Co-Ownership – and Reminds Brand Partners, “DON’T WALK AWAY” from Written Agreements
By Lee B. Hunt
When it comes to trademark co-ownership, the Fifth Circuit’s recent decision in Reed v. Marshall, 142 F.4th 338 (5th Cir. 2025), hits a familiar note: DON’T WALK AWAY without a clear contract. The case, featuring the R&B group Jade, reminds us that even chart-topping partnerships can hit a sour note without the right legal harmonies.
August 26, 2025
Insights
Texas 89th Legislature: Key Artificial Intelligence Legislation
By Arthur Gollwitzer
The recently concluded 89th Legislature addressed a wide range of artificial intelligence issues. Texas is taking a leading role in both encouraging AI use and regulating the use of artificial intelligence. This article summarizes and reviews ten specific bills passed in the recent legislative session.
July 15, 2025
Insights
Perceptix v. Meta Platforms – A Headphone Patent Lawsuit Without a Sound Basis
By Christopher J. Rourk
On June 30, 2025, Perceptix filed suit against Meta Platforms for infringement of U.S. Patent 8,498,439, which describes a headphone that turns on when it is worn. The ’439 Patent is owned by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), a Korean research organization.
July 11, 2025
Insights
Federal Courts Find Fair Use in AI Training: Key Takeaways from Kadrey v. Meta and Bartz v. Anthropic
By Arthur Gollwitzer
In recent days, two federal judges in the Northern District of California issued significant decisions covering the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law. Specifically, in Bartz v. Anthropic PBC and Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc., the courts addressed whether the use of copyrighted works to train generative AI models constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
July 7, 2025
Insights
Texas Legislature Expands Business Court Role in Intellectual Property Matters with Passage of HB 40
By Arthur Gollwitzer
The 2025 biennial session of the Texas Legislature brought changes to the Texas Business Court that was created in 2023. With the passage of House Bill 40 (HB 40), the legislature expanded the Business Court’s jurisdiction to include a range of intellectual property matters. This legislative change offers a new option for litigating certain IP disputes in Texas.
June 5, 2025
Spotlight
Jackson Walker’s Intellectual Property Practice and Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA Guide
Jackson Walker is proud to announce the inclusion of its Intellectual Property practice in the 2025 Chambers USA Guide released today. Additionally, IP partners Brian Prewitt, Wasif Qureshi, and Shannon Zmud Teicher are individually recognized by Chambers.
April 9, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Arthur Gollwitzer to Present at Austin IPLA CLE Luncheon
On Tuesday, April 22, Jackson Walker partner Arthur Gollwitzer will be a featured presenter at the Austin Intellectual Property Law Association (IPLA) CLE Luncheon, held at the Westwood Country Club.
February 17, 2025
Insights
Federal Court Sides with Plaintiff in the First Major AI Copyright Decision of 2025
By Emilio B. Nicolas
AI copyright jurisprudence is set to have a big year in 2025. On February 11, 2025, a Delaware federal court issued the first major decision concerning the use of copyrighted material to train AI. The case is Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GMBH v. ROSS Intelligence Inc.
June 28, 2024
Attorney News
‘Managing IP’ Recognizes Jackson Walker’s Patent Prosecution Team in 2024 Edition
Managing IP, a global resource for intellectual property news and analysis, has recognized partners Brit Nelson, Wasif Qureshi, and Nathaniel St. Clair, II as 2024 Patent Stars in Texas and the United States overall. In addition, Jackson Walker named a recommended law firm in Texas for patent prosecution.
