Waddey & Patterson, P.C.
THE WADDEY & PATTERSON DIFFERENCE
We have successfully represented clients in many copyright infringement cases, both in and out of court. We are committed to developing a deep understanding of your business and litigation needs, because that knowledge is fundamental to providing effective copyright litigation services as copyright litigation is merely an extension of your business plan.
We are a mid-sized firm able to handle large matters, yet not too large to give attention to your needs and the uniqueness of each IP matter. In short, we have the "intellectual critical mass" your I.P. protection requires.
While large firms have checklists that are used in every matter because they cannot otherwise effectively manage their attorneys, we understand that each IP matter is unique thereby allowing us to address each IP matter individually which leads to a better result and lower cost.
Copyright litigation often requires a knowledge of litigation strategies, trial strategies, Copyright Office practices, and branding. While many firms segregate copyright prosecutors from litigators, we integrate them into the team to provide the balance necessary to understand the intersection between registration practice and litigation.
We have remarkably low turnover where the best legal minds can stay for an entire career. Chances are that the attorney at the beginning of a project will see it through to the end. We do not rely upon the economic model of leveraging associates. We also do not have the overhead inherent with firms in larger markets. Therefore, we can provide you with the services of our senior attorneys at rates charged by junior associates in larger firms. We do not need to resort to over-staffing your case in order to bolster our fees.
CASE STUDY :: HOW W&P ADDS VALUE
We were retained by an individual to enforce her copyrights against a much larger company. Our client could not afford an expensive and extensive litigation. In exchange for waving our client's preliminary injunction hearing (as the client could not have afforded the bond), opposing counsel agreed to a trial in ninety days which achieved quicker resolution and prevented our client from being drowned by paper.
In a trademark and copyright case involving a video game manufacturer, we obtain a seizure order and temporary restraining order that completely resolved the case in a week.
We were retained by a health care company accused of copyright infringement because of actions of an acquired company. We understood that the cost of resolution through settlement was less than the cost of defense. Working with the client we were able to, through negotiation, convince the copyright holder that its cost to prosecute was high as well. We avoided litigation and achieved a win-win resolution.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
- Infringement litigation
- Appeals of disputed matters in the patent office and federal courts
- Validity analysis, infringement analysis and opinions
- ITC and Customs proceedings
Copyright enforcement requires expertise, experience and resources.
The ability to successfully litigate trademark property rights is the key to an effective intellectual property program; the value of such rights is limited if they cannot be enforced. The attorneys at Waddey & Patterson have a strong, proven track record in litigated matters that has ultimately increased the value of the intellectual property assets of its clients.
Cost control is also a key element in successful enforcement. Waddey & Patterson works with its clients to budget prudently for protection of their intellectual property rights and the efficient staffing of litigated matters. In contested cases, the return on investment for the prepared client has demonstrated the quality of legal services is not measured by how much is spent; but rather, by what is accomplished with that budget.
Litigation, ultimately, is about risk. A key component is the risk of the cost to achieve whatever result is desirable. Some firms take every deposition, seek every document and ask every interrogatory. The Waddey & Patterson legal team knows which depositions, documents and interrogatories to focus on. The extensive courtroom experience of the W&P trial team gives you an edge; knowing how the end game will be played makes for better early decision-making.
Members of the firm also represent clients in alternate dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation and arbitration. Mr. Waddey also serves, and is certified, as a mediator under Rule 31 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. | 
