Trademark & Design Patent Litigation · Built for Brands.
What the firm does
Nowak IP Group is a principal-led litigation firm focused on trademark and design patent disputes for companies where product appearance and brand identity are core business assets. The firm builds matter-specific teams tailored to the complexity and demands of each engagement.
The firm represents brands in trademark infringement, trade dress, false advertising and unfair competition disputes in federal district courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission. From counterfeiting to look-alike products to dilution of iconic marks, the firm brings the courtroom experience and brand-focused strategy that high-value trademark matters demand.
Design patents protect what makes a product visually distinctive — and enforcing them requires counsel who understands both the legal framework and the commercial stakes. The firm handles design patent matters from pre-litigation strategy through trial in federal district courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission, bringing the same litigation-focused discipline to every stage of a dispute.
Global counterfeiting threatens revenue, reputation, and consumer safety. The firm coordinates multi-front enforcement programs — online marketplace takedowns, customs recordals, civil litigation, and criminal referrals — drawing on deep experience in brand protection.
The firm also handles commercial and contractual matters where brand reputation, identity, or market position is the central issue, as well as domain name and cybersquatting disputes, online brand enforcement, and UDRP proceedings. If we're not the right fit, we'll let you know and refer you to someone who is.
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Why the firm
Recognition
Listed in the World Trademark Review 1000 for four consecutive years, 2023–2026. WTR editors describe the firm's founder as "trusted by industry leaders for his business acumen and tenacity in protecting their most valuable assets" and note that he "possesses whetted trial skills, zealously advocating for industry leaders in courts nationwide."
In-House Experience
Built and led the U.S. anti-counterfeiting and design patent enforcement program for one of the world's most recognized brands — coordinating multi-wave enforcement actions across federal courts, conducting investigations and raids, and targeting counterfeiters on domestic and international e-commerce platforms.
Track Record
More than 20 years of experience litigating complex IP matters across federal district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and federal appellate courts, representing global brands in high-stakes trademark, design patent, trade dress, and anti-counterfeiting disputes.
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Built for Brands.
Location
300 New Jersey Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
Serving clients worldwide
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