Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are not “self enforcing.” Thus, when infringement occurs, it is important to move quickly and decisively. In addition to solving the problem of a current infringement, successful litigation often deters future infringement by others (as well as enhancing the enforceability of ones intellectual property). Although it is usually advisable to first send a cease and desist letter, in certain cases (such as counterfeiters who will conceal their equipment and relocate upon discovery) a quick seizure of goods without advance notice is the preferred beginning of the litigation process. We offer extensive experience in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret and Internet related litigation, before district and appellate courts, as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office.