Beveridge & Diamond

Banner & Witcoff is a law firm that practices in the areas of intellectual property law. It handles several cases related to design patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and franchises. The firm is engaged in the procurement, enforcement and litigation of intellectual property rights. Banner & Witcoff serves various federal and state agencies throughout the world. It maintains a staff of more than 90 employees. The firm also deals with cases related to unfair competition law and counterfeit goods seizure. Banner & Witcoff offers a range of counseling, licensing, advisory and patent prosecution services. The firm serves the biotechnology, Internet security, chemical, and electrical and computer technology industries.

Founded in 1893, Alston & Bird is a full-service law firm. It employs more than 750 attorneys and maintains offices in New York City; Dallas; Atlanta; Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.; and Washington, D.C. The firm s practice areas include alternative dispute resolution, appellate cases, business and corporate law, commercial finance, federal procurement, financial and estate planning, health care, environmental law and land use. Additionally, Alston & Bird deals in white-collar defense, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, export controls and economic sanctions, taxation law, insurance claims, venture capital, and homeland and global security issues. The firm offers various pro bono services and participates in several fundraising activities.