Intellectual Property and Media Claims: Newton Remmel has been providing legal services related to insurance for intellectual property claims since the insurance market for this coverage incepted.

It has been involved in all aspects of trademark, copyright and patent infringement claims in the insurance context ranging from commercial general liability policies to specialized forms and coverages.

These claims have involved many well-known business, including Adidas, America Online, Cisco Systems, Clear Channel, Joe Boxer, Leapfrog, Microsoft, MSN, NBC Internet, Reebok, SBC Communications, Seattle Filmworks, Sharper Image, Sun Microsystems, Thomas Bros. Maps, Trimark Pictures, Universal Studios, Upper Deck, and Yahoo!

In addition to investigation and analysis for coverage of these claims, Newton Remmel has authored complete policies and portions of others which provide coverage for intellectual property claims. The firm has interviewed risk managers seeking these coverages to better determine what is needed, but as balanced by underwriting appetite, so as to create a viable product.

Many of these claims have arisen in the motion picture and entertainment industry. Newton Remmel has worked long and hard to understand the highly specialized processes of this industry so as to be able to conduct efficient claim investigations and to prepare accurate and complete analysis of insurance obligations.

In the narrow insurance market for patent infringement claims, the firm has conducted highly technical investigations using consultants throughout the country. These claims are often viewed as “bet the company” matters which require precise investigation and analysis. Newton Remmel has the background and resources to provide what is needed from an insurance standpoint when these large impact claims arise.

Newton Remmel also has significant experience in dealing with media claims related to the publishing industry. These claims have become more complex due to the advent of the internet and the often difficult task of deciding just who is a publisher in the electronic world. Claims involving right to privacy and defamation have increased dramatically from those which arose in the traditional broadcast and print media. Many states now enforce the right of publicity legal theory, as well. The firm has successfully handled these claims throughout the country.