Founded over 40 years ago with a commitment to build a different kind of law firm, Crowell & Moring LLP today is an international law firm representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and transactional matters. We are internationally recognized for our representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation, as well as our ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. With approximately 550 lawyers based in the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, the firm helps international corporations and emerging enterprises navigate complex legal challenges and create business solutions across the globe.

 

IP Prosecution & Regulatory

The intellectual property team at Crowell & Moring helps clients across the United States and abroad realize the full value of their intellectual property. Successful protection of intellectual property rights can play a significant role in the broader success or failure of a business venture, especially where substantial effort and capital investment are devoted to the development of new technology or new ideas.

Our lawyers assist the firm's clients in obtaining valuable proprietary rights for their inventions through the preparation and prosecution of utility and design patent applications, registration of copyrights and trademarks, and negotiation of a range of licensing, non-disclosure, and trade secret agreements. We also advise clients in the development and implementation of cost-effective patent procurement strategies and programs.

 

International Trade

In a complex global environment, the International Trade Group of Crowell & Moring provides practical, sophisticated advice and cross-disciplinary counsel. Chambers Europe, Chambers USA, Legal 500, The World's Leading Lawyers Guide, and Best Lawyers have all ranked the firm among the top international trade practices for export control, trade litigation matters, and customs.

With experienced lawyers practicing in the firm's Washington, D.C., Brussels, London, New York, and California offices, we are well positioned to provide dispute-resolution and litigation counsel on emerging trade issues worldwide. In conjunction with the firm's full-service international policy and regulatory affairs consulting affiliate, C&M International, we also help facilitate communications with national governments and international trade agencies across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.