Practice Area Overview
Our lawyers practice exclusively in intellectual property, and most have expertise in a technical discipline such as electronics, biotechnology, computers, chemistry, or pharmaceuticals.
We handle all aspects of litigation concerning patents, trademarks, counterfeiting, trade secrets, unfair competition, international trade, and copyrights, including trials and appeals, and proceedings before the International Trade Commission.
We extensively practice prosecuting patent and trademark applications in the U.S. and coordinate those activities for some clients worldwide. We handle patent interferences, patent and trademark opinions, trademark oppositions and cancellations, due diligence studies, technology transfers, and licensing.
We invite you to take a closer look at our practice and contact our practice area leaders or our Managing Partner, Dominick Conde if you would like more information. You may also benefit from various legal PDF forms provided on our website.
Hold Harmless Agreement PDF Forms
A Hold Harmless Agreement, also known as an indemnity agreement, is a legal document that one party uses to protect themselves from liability for losses or damages caused by another party. This agreement essentially ensures that the signatory will not hold the other party responsible for any legal claims or damages arising from a particular activity, event, or situation.
A Florida Hold Harmless Agreement is used to ensure that one party will not hold another liable for risks, including those that are inherent and potential risks, during their engagement. The agreement is often used in situations involving physical activity, property use, or other potentially hazardous tasks.
Similar to other hold harmless agreements but tailored to comply with California’s legal standards, California Hold Harmless Agreement protects one party from legal claims resulting from any injuries or damages incurred during the activity covered by the agreement. The form is essential for businesses and individuals engaging in activities that involve a higher degree of risk.
A Texas Hold Harmless Agreement is utilized in Texas to legally ensure that one party absolves another from any responsibility for damages or injuries that might occur. The document is particularly relevant in industries like construction, events, and services where liability risks are significant.
Used within the state of Georgia, Hold Harmless Agreement Georgia is designed to protect individuals or companies from liability associated with certain activities. The agreement is crucial for activities that involve physical risks or use of property, ensuring that the party providing the service or property is not held liable for specific incidents.
A Hold Harmless Agreement in Illinois is crafted to adhere to the laws of Illinois and is used to shield one party from legal claims brought by another. The form is often employed by entities during events, construction projects, or in any scenario where there is a need to clearly outline liability protections.
Tailored to meet Arizona's legal requirements, Arizona Hold Harmless Agreement is used to ensure that one party cannot sue another for damages or injuries that might occur under certain circumstances. The agreement is critical for operations or activities that could lead to financial or physical risk.
Release of Liability PDF Forms
A Medical Release Form is crucial for authorizing healthcare providers to share an individual's medical information with designated parties. The form serves as a legal document that ensures confidentiality while permitting the necessary disclosure of medical records under specified conditions.
The Photo Release Form is often utilized by organizations and photographers to ensure they have the legal right to publish, share, or sell photographs that include recognizable individuals.
Similar to the photo release but specifically for moving images, the Video Release Form is necessary when capturing video content that includes identifiable individuals. This form helps protect against legal issues related to privacy and image rights.
A Car Accident Settlement Agreement Form is used when the parties involved in a car accident decide to settle the matter out of court. The agreement form outlines the terms of the settlement including any compensation to be paid by one party to another.
Typically used by entities looking to publish media content that involves individuals, the Media Release Form covers broader aspects than just photos or videos. It ensures consent for publication across various media platforms.
A Mortgage Lien Release Form is issued by a lender once a mortgage is fully paid off, this form releases the lien the lender had on the property. The form is a critical document for homeowners proving that they are the sole owners of the property, free from any claims by the lender.
A Personal Trainer Liability Waiver is used by personal trainers and fitness facilities to limit liability for injuries that clients might sustain during training. Signing the waiver indicates that the client acknowledges the risks involved in the activity.
Used in the construction industry, the Conditional Lien Waiver waives part of the lien rights of the contractor or supplier, conditional upon receiving payment. The form is important for managing payments and rights throughout a construction project.
Essential in the entertainment industry, the Talent Release Form is used to obtain consent from actors and performers to use their performances in various media. The document helps clarify the rights of the production company regarding the commercial use of the recorded performance.
A Work Release Form is typically used by correctional facilities to allow inmates to work outside the premises under certain conditions. The release form can also be used in other contexts where permission is needed for an individual to participate in work-related activities outside their usual environment.
Offices
California Office
650 Town Center Drive, Suite 1600
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Telephone: (714) 540-8700
Facsimile: (714) 540-9823
Driving Directions
Our newest office is located in Orange County, California. The lawyers in this office have extensive experience handling patent matters involving computer hardware and software, biotechnology, and other technical arts.
New York OfficeNew York Office
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York 10112-3800
Telephone: (212) 218-2100
Facsimile: (212) 218-2200
Public Transportation Directions
The largest of our three offices is in midtown Manhattan's heart. There are currently over 120 attorneys based in the New York office, with extensive experience in all areas of our practice, including litigation, patent prosecution, trademarks, copyrights, licensing & transactions, unfair trade practices, pharmaceuticals & chemicals, biotechnology, electronics & computers, business methods/e-commerce, and nanotechnology.
Washington, DC OfficeWashington, D.C.
1900 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-1110
Telephone: (202) 530-1010
Facsimile: (202) 530-1055
Driving and Public Transportation Directions
Our Washington office currently has 24 lawyers, many with experience in practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the federal district courts in and around Washington, D.C. This office also gives us the capability of acting immediately in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Clients
Our clients are among the world's technology and business leaders, including:
AstraZeneca
Bausch & Lomb
Bear USA
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Canon
Conde Nast
Dixon Ticonderoga Co.
Essilor International S.A.
Frederick Warne & Co., Inc.
GlaxoSmithKline
Hughes Network Systems
IBM
Instinet
Kyowa Hakko Kogyo
Merck
New York Clearing House
Novartis
Pfizer
Prudential
Soloman Smith Barney
St. John's University
Takeda Chemical Industries
Yamanouchi
Summer Associate Program
The bulk of our attorney hiring flows from our Summer Associate Program. The Summer Associate Program at Fitzpatrick allows students to experience associate life, gain-in depth exposure to our practice, and perform real legal work on actual matters.
Application Process
We encourage second-year law students to sign up for our on-campus interview program. If we do not interview at your school or cannot secure a slot, you can send your resume, transcripts, and writing sample to our Director of Recruiting. First-year students should submit their resumes between December 1 and January 1.
The Interview Process
After the initial screening, qualified candidates are invited for a call-back interview. We offer four interview slots daily - two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Morning slots allow the candidate to meet with three partners and one associate. Afternoon interviews permit the candidate to meet three partners and one associate.
Each one-on-one interview is scheduled for 30 minutes, and lunches range from 1 ½ - 2 hours. Interview schedules are typically arranged five days before one's interview, although they can be arranged more quickly when necessary. Please keep in mind that interview schedules may change at any time. We make every effort to schedule candidates to meet with attorneys who practice in the specialty areas of the candidate's interest, allowing them to learn as much as possible about that specific practice area and the work involved.
After the interview and once the file is complete (including all transcripts and a writing sample), the Recruiting Committee will decide quickly, typically within a week or two.
Work Assignments
Summer associates perform real legal work on factual matters. Typical work assignments include writing briefs and other court papers, performing legal research, drafting materials for submission to the Patent & Trademark Office, and conducting factual research concerning a lawsuit. All summer associates can attend depositions, client meetings, court hearings, or trials.
Each summer associate receives a primary assignment (such as being assigned to a litigation team) intended to account for approximately 50% of their time. The remaining time is split between different projects. This structure affords each summer in-depth and meaningful work experience while at the same time exposing the student to a broad cross-section of our lawyers and practice areas.
Firm Life
Since its inception, Fitzpatrick has maintained a friendly and collegial work environment. Summer associates participate in all aspects of firm life, including practice area meetings and training programs. The summer calendar also includes social events, generally one per week. These events allow the summer associates to meet other partners and associates who may not work with them during their stay.
Pro Bono
Summer associates may spend one week working on a pro bono project. Some organizations that we have worked with in the past include the Bronx Psychiatric Center, The Association to Help Retarded Children ("AHRC"), The Legal Aid Office for the Aging, and the Puerto Rican Legal Defense & Education Fund ("PRLDEF").
Mentor Program
Each summer associate is assigned to a partner and an associate mentor. We match summer associates with their mentors by common interests or special bonds built during the interview process. Common interests mean similar backgrounds, schools, experiences, or interests. The mentors contact the summer associate before their arrival to introduce themselves and, once they arrive, help to integrate them into the firm. Mentors frequently take their mentees to lunch throughout the summer and may assign small projects to them.
Feedback and Performance Evaluations: receiving feedback is an essential part of the summer learning experience. Summer associates receive feedback on an ongoing basis from the attorneys for whom they are working. In addition, each summer associate receives a formal mid-summer and end-of-summer review with members of the Recruiting Committee.
Training
Training is an essential component of our summer program. Each of our practice groups gives an educational seminar during our summers, including a full-day mock trial demonstration given by our litigation practice group.
Events Schedule
The events are a great way to learn more about the people you work with and about life in New York City. Some events we've had in the past are:
Broadway and off-Broadway shows
Bowling
Sailing
Cooking
Art Crawl
Firm outing - a day of golf, volleyball, basketball, swimming
Previous SA by Schools
We pride ourselves on the large number of schools from which we recruit and consider it a strength of our Program. In the past few years, our summers have hailed from the following schools:
Boston University
Cardozo
Columbia University
Duke University
Harvard
New York University
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Pace
Pepperdine
Rutgers
Seton Hall
University of Chicago
Program Duration
Our summer associates start on one of two fixed start dates, in late May and early June, and remain with us until the conclusion of our program in mid-August.
Split Summers
Requests to split are considered case-by-case but are discouraged and generally denied.
Compensation
Two thousand four summer associates will receive $2,400 per week.
Housing
In early February, summer associates can expect to receive an information package on housing. The mailing will include a list of reliable websites to find summer sublets, reservation information for New York University housing (where most of our summer associates from out of the city stay), and housing information at other local college campuses.