Advantages of Our Firm
There are several advantages of choosing our law firm to defend your rights. Since we have represented a considerable number of domain name registrants, we are very familiar with the procedures, the arbitrators and the previous decisions that can be cited as precedents (see news articles about our victories). This familiarity with the procedures and the previous decisions is important since there is not a "second chance" if an error is made in the procedures or if sufficient precedents are not cited in the response. We are also located near Network Solutions, the principal registrar of domain names, and the US Patent and Trademark Office - with offices in Washington, DC and Virginia - where the vast majority of domain name cases are litigated. We have had some remarkable successes handling domain name disputes (and some very happy clients). Numerous recommendations from our clients can be provided on request.Substantial Experience with Domain Name Disputes – Since the firm has considerable experience and knowledge about the resolution of domain name disputes, the firm can review your domain name dispute, recommend the most advantageous course of action and pursue the most appropriate course of action on your behalf. The law firm’s attention is focused on the most recent judicial decisions, administrative decisions and legal developments. This can provide you with the comfort of knowing that all considerations are being evaluated to optimize the outcome for you and your company.
More than 20 Years of Experience – The principal of the firm has been providing legal assistance since 1977. Initially his specialty was business law. Then as high-tech and computer law evolved, the specialization has increasingly focused on computer law, internet law and domain name disputes. The combination of negotiation experience, business law expertise and specialized technical knowledge has proven to be invaluable in the resolution of domain name disputes.
Courts in Which Most Domain Name Disputes Are Litigated - Mr. Sturgeon practices in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia - which is the court in which the vast majority of domain name disputes are litigated. It is the court with jurisdiction over Network Solutions and it is the jurisdiction in which the U.S. Office of Patent and Trademarks is located. The court is often called "The Rocket Docket" because it utilizes expeditious and efficient procedures for handling litigation.
Other types of internet legal services can also be provided to your company as needed. Since the firm principal has expertise in other internet legal issues – including copyright, trademark, contracts and website development, it will be advantageous for you to develop an association with the firm so that assistance can be provided with other legal issues that may confront your company in the future.
Affiliations with Attorneys Around the World can provide highly specialized legal services, when needed, to meet the needs of your company.
Based in Washington, DC where many of the laws and policy decisions are being made. The location provides accessibility to decision-makers, agencies, conferences, working groups and other specialized attorneys.
Close proximity to Network Solutions, Inc and Verisign - in the event that it may be necessary to obtain injunctions or court decisions to require Network Solutions, Inc. or Verisign to transfer domain names.
Numerous professional affiliations and memberships ensure that the expertise is consistently on the cutting edge. Numerous conferences are attended during each year in order to ensure that we are knowledgeable about the most recent decisions and developments in trademark laws and regulations.
In the Forefront of Trademark and Domain Name Developments - The principal lawyer of the firm is in the forefront of trademark developments and has been an outspoken "crusader" for the "little guy". As the U.S. Congress has been examining trademark issues on the Internet, he was honored by being asked to give a presentation on Capitol Hill before a conference hosted by the Small Business Subcommittee of the U. S. House of Representatives. He has also participated in a United Nations Task Force that is developing Internet regulatory policies.Recognized Expertise - The principal of the firm is recognized as an expert among trademark attorneys. For example, he was asked to give a presentation to a conference of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
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Disclaimer: Results vary, of course, and depend upon many factors unique to each case. The case results described here do not guarantee or predict a similar result in your case or in any future case undertaken by our firm. Since the states in which we are licensed have not established specialty certification procedures, we cannot describe our lawyers as being state-certified specialists. However, since we limit our practice to trademark and business matters, we have developed expertise in trademark issues. Legal services are not provided by this firm to residents of Virginia.
