Melgar IP Law is a specialized intellectual property practice led by a partner with over two decades of experience in protecting and enforcing innovations and brands. Operating as part of a larger firm, the practice stands out for its deep technical insight and comprehensive representation in high-stakes IP disputes across multiple forums, including federal courts and the International Trade Commission.
The practice is distinguished by its strategic, trial-tested approach to intellectual property conflicts, leveraging early settlements, mediation, dispositive motions, and trials to achieve favorable outcomes. With a background as a U.S. Patent Examiner and degrees in mechanical, aerospace, and biomedical engineering, the attorney provides informed counsel to clients across diverse industries such as semiconductors, medical devices, telecommunications, electronics, software, automotive, consumer products, and fashion.
Services Offered
- Patent litigation and dispute resolution
- Trademark litigation and enforcement
- Copyright litigation and protection
- Trade secret disputes
- Representation before the International Trade Commission (ITC)
- Proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
- Inter partes review (IPR)
- Patent reexaminations
- Patent appeals
- Intellectual property portfolio building and strengthening
- Global trademark strategy management
- Global patent strategy management
- Negotiation of technology agreements
- SaaS licensing
- Software development licensing
- IP-related agreement negotiation
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Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Courts in multiple jurisdictions, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the practice is well-recognized in the legal community, with accolades including selection to New York Metro Super Lawyers from 2022 to 2025. The attorney is an active member of several professional associations, including the New York Intellectual Property Law Association and the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
