Kramon & Graham represents owners of intellectual property in copyright, licensing, trade-secret, and trademark disputes. We work with clients to protect their interest in the economic value of their intellectual property through enforcement of common-law, statutory, and contractual rights.
We represent the owners of original and copyrighted works in disputes with unauthorized users and with licensees concerning the scope of the parties' agreement. We regularly litigate, for instance, the rights of software owners in their copyrighted and licensed products.
Our attorneys handle trademark and trade-dress litigation, both prosecuting and defending federal and state infringement and dilution actions and claims for injunctive relief. For example, we have represented an automobile manufacturer in various matters against unauthorized users of the manufacturer's mark on clothing and other apparel.
We routinely serve as lead or local counsel in patent cases pending in Maryland. We have represented patent holders in industries ranging from medical devices, medical products, and pharmaceuticals to food science, tools, and office furniture, including in appeals to the Federal Circuit and in multi-district litigation.
Representative Matters
Representing manufacturer of composite armor panels in patent infringement litigation; on appeal in Federal Circuit
Representing pharmaceutical research company in trade secret litigation regarding patented psilocybin therapy
Defended a photographer against federal claims under the Copyright Act and the Visual Artists Rights Act
Obtained a temporary restraining order in favor of biotech firm against former employee who stole trade secrets and applied for international patents
$28.9 Million Jury Verdict for Patent Infringement
Arguing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, principals Jim Ulwick and Jean Lewis served as local counsel and presented the damages case in Paice LLC v Hyundai Motor Co. Working with patent specialists Fish & Richardson, Kramon & Graham presented a compelling claim that Defendants Hyundai and Kia should pay between $200 and $250 per car for their infringement of the Plaintiffs’ patents. After a full day of deliberations, the jury returned a $28,915,600 verdict against the automakers, which equated to $200 per car.
News
- June 17, 2020
Kramon & Graham principal Jim Ulwick served as co-counsel to Kirkland & Ellis on behalf of Epic Games in Brantley et al. v. Epic Games Inc., an intellectual property lawsuit alleging invasion of privacy, unfair competition and unjust enrichment within the Copyright Act.
- October 5, 2015
On October 1, 2015, a Baltimore jury returned a verdict in favor of Kramon & Graham clients Paice, LLC and The Abell Foundation in a lawsuit against automakers Hyundai and Kia for patent infringement.
Events
- February 22, 2012
Ezra Gollogly moderates panel discussion.
Recognition
- August 19, 2021
Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been named in the second annual Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2022 Edition.
- November 5, 2020
Kramon & Graham received two national and twenty metropolitan rankings for professional excellence in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list.
- August 21, 2020
Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. These awards recognize attorneys who, early in their careers, display outstanding professional excellence in their areas of practice.
- November 1, 2019
Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, received two national and fourteen metropolitan rankings in the ninth edition of the recently published U.S. News – Best Lawyers annual directory.
- November 1, 2018
U.S. News – Best Lawyers has recognized Kramon & Graham in its 2019 "Best Law Firms" ranking guide.
- August 15, 2018
Kramon & Graham announced today that five firm principals have been named "Lawyer of the Year" Baltimore in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, sixteen firm attorneys were selected for inclusion in the ranking guide. The attorneys represent Kramon & Graham's full range of practices from litigation to transactional services.
- August 17, 2017
Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce that thirteen firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- November 14, 2016
Baltimore, MD (November 14, 2016) -- The recently released U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" directory recognizes thirteen Kramon & Graham practices in its 2017 law firm guide.
- November 2, 2015
In the 2016 edition of “Best Law Firms,” Kramon & Graham receives National Tier ranking for its real estate and securities litigation practices and Tier 1 Metropolitan rankings for ten of its practice areas, including real estate, litigation, criminal defense, health care, and insurance law.
- September 4, 2015
Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce the recognition of several of its attorneys in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
- October 2, 2014
Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that eight of its Principals have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
- September 17, 2012
Andrew Jay Graham and Lee Ogburn are listed as Lawyers of the Year in the Nineteenth Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- September 17, 2012
Kramon & Graham is proud to announce that eight firm principals have been listed in the Nineteenth Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.