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In what appears to to be the first dismissal of a declaratory judgment action post the Supreme Court's decision in MedImmune, a court in Minneapolis dismissed two counts seeking declaratory judgment of non-infringement and invalidity (Case 08 - cv-00816).&nb...
August 8, 2008
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DCR's ability to consistently provide superior patent prosecution is paralleled by its trademark and copyright services.
In today's business market where generic and brand name products are thrown together in a sea of endless goods and services, strong marks and brands are imperative to ensure a unique source identification and a competitive advantage. With a significant number of our legal professionals dedicated to Trademark and Copyright Law, DCR assists many companies, as well as individuals, by providing a full range of services including:
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  • Protection and Enforcement of Trademarks and Copyrights
  • DCR's Trademark and Copyright Practice Group litigated one of the first trademark infringement cases involving the issues of genericism and the scope of trademark protection afforded to generic product configurations and trade dress.
DCR's Trademark and Copyright Practice Group operates not only in the legal world but in the academic world, as many of our legal professionals serve as adjunct professors and guest lecturers in the areas of unfair competition and trademark law. In addition to DCR's trademark and copyright expertise, the Trademark and Copyright Practice Group also advises clients regarding the nature and extent of the protection of trade secrets.