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Our Litigation practice represents clients in complex commercial disputes, IP litigation, employment matters, and other high-stakes litigation in federal and state courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

Resolving High-Stakes Disputes

When disputes cannot be avoided, effective litigation requires skilled advocates who combine legal expertise with strategic judgment. MC Law's Litigation practice represents clients in complex commercial disputes, IP matters, employment litigation, and other high-stakes proceedings.

Comprehensive Litigation Services

We handle disputes from initial assessment through trial and appeal. Our services include case evaluation and strategy development, pleadings and motion practice, discovery management, expert preparation, trial presentation, and appellate advocacy.

Services in this practice

Patent LitigationTrademark, Copyright and Media LitigationTrade Secret LitigationBusiness and Commercial Litigation

Frequently asked questions

A broad litigation practice handles commercial disputes, breach of contract, business torts, IP disputes, employment matters, real estate litigation, regulatory enforcement, and other civil matters in federal and state courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

Preserve all relevant documents and electronic data, identify key witnesses, review applicable contracts and insurance coverage, assess strengths and weaknesses objectively, consider pre-suit resolution approaches, and engage experienced litigation counsel early.

Litigation occurs in public courts with formal rules, jury trials, broad discovery, and appeal rights. Arbitration is a private process with more limited discovery, no jury, limited appeal rights, and typically faster resolution. The choice depends on the contract terms and strategic considerations.

Federal cases average 18 to 36 months from filing to trial, though many are resolved earlier through settlement or dispositive motions. Complex matters and appeals can extend timelines significantly. State court timelines vary widely by jurisdiction.

Cost management strategies include early case assessment, phased budgeting, e-discovery cost controls, strategic motion practice to narrow issues, mediation and settlement negotiations, and alternative fee arrangements. Discovery typically represents the largest litigation cost.

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Patent Litigation

Our Patent Litigation practice represents clients in high-stakes patent disputes in federal courts, the ITC, and PTAB proceedings, with deep experience across technology sectors and a proven track record of success.

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Trademark Litigation

We handle trademark infringement, dilution, and unfair competition litigation in federal courts and TTAB proceedings, protecting brands through aggressive enforcement.

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Intellectual Property and Technology
Copyright Litigation

We handle copyright infringement litigation for all types of creative works including software, music, visual arts, and digital content.

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Labor and Employment
Employment Litigation

Our Employment Litigation practice provides aggressive defense of workplace claims in courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, with extensive trial experience.

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People in this practice

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Nidhi Majethia
Paralegal
Washington, D.C.
CS
Casey Scott McKay
Attorney
Washington, D.C.
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Copyright Litigation (Defendant's Similar Work): Defendant's Document Requests

A set of document requests served by the defendant in a copyright litigation case involving a similar work, asking the plaintiff to provide specific documents relevant to the case.

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Copyright Litigation (Defendant's Similar Work): Defendant's Interrogatories

A set of interrogatories served by the defendant in a copyright litigation case involving a similar work, requiring the plaintiff to respond to written questions under oath.

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Copyright Litigation (Defendant's Similar Work): Plaintiff's Document Requests

A set of document requests served by the plaintiff in a copyright litigation case involving a similar work, asking the defendant to provide specific documents relevant to the case.

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Copyright Litigation (Defendant's Similar Work): Plaintiff's Interrogatories

A set of interrogatories served by the plaintiff in a copyright litigation case involving a similar work, requiring the defendant to respond to written questions under oath.

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Copyright

Copyright Litigation: Answer

The formal response filed by a defendant in a copyright litigation case, addressing each allegation made in the plaintiff's complaint.

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Copyright Litigation: Complaint (Infringing Use of Plaintiff's Work)

A formal complaint filed by the plaintiff in a copyright litigation case, alleging that the defendant has infringed upon the plaintiff's copyrighted work.

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Patent

Patent Litigation: Infringement Expert Direct Examination Outline

A sample direct examination outline for the trial testimony of a patent owner's infringement expert. This model outline addresses the expert's background and qualifications, the asserted patent, the relevant technology, the accused product, and the expert's opinions concerning literal infringement.

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Patent Litigation: Non-Infringement Expert Report

A non-infringement expert report for use in a patent lawsuit describing the expert's background and qualifications, the asserted patent, and relevant technology.

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Software

Software general marketing agent agreement

An agreement appointing a marketing agent to promote and sell software products.

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Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration — Economy Package

A comprehensive clearance search plus preparation and filing of one federal trademark application.

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