Lerner David works with clients to build and protect their Intellectual Property (IP) assets, as well as minimize risk from competitors. The firm's attorneys counsel our clients in all IP disciplines, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, unfair competition, Internet law and standards bodies and trade secrets. Within those disciplines, Lerner David advises clients on litigation, procurement, licensing, freedom to operate investigations and opinions, diligence in merger and acquisition transactions, IP-related agreements including license and development agreements, asset management, and strategic IP planning. Lerner David has built a strong reputation for effecting positive results for its clients in the courts, in the Patent and Trademark Office, and at the bargaining table. Lerner David is an internationally known firm representing a diverse set of clients, from the largest corporations in the world to small businesses with big ideas. The firm represents clients in every major patent and trademark office in the world, and in litigation on virtually every continent. Teaming with its clients and their other advisors, Lerner David's business-focused approach is a significant factor in Lerner David's success, leading directly to many long-term relationships with its clients. Clients know and trust that the firm does not simply pursue an end simply because it believes the end can be pursued successfully. Every action should be in pursuit of a business goal.