Patents and Trademarks

The government is at the forefront of cutting edge technology and the innovation of new products. As a leader in product development, it is essential to know that binding legal documents protect these important items. Intellectual property laws are designed to protect the intellectual property rights that accrue as a result of the time and energy agencies often expend into creating new and useful devices, processes, products, services and creative expressions.
At Tully Rinckey, our experienced intellectual property attorneys handle all matters related to the registration and maintenance of trademarks and copyrights. We are available to draft and review licensing agreements and other contracts relating to your intellectual property needs. Additionally, we offer legal services relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, technology transfers, unfair competition, international protection and computer and internet law.
Contact Tully Rinckey today to find out more information about the intellectual property services we offer the government marketplace or how our service disabled veteran-owned small business could be an advantage to your company in teaming ventrues and subcontracting opportunities.
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Government Contracts

Partner and Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group, John Mahoney, discusses the conflicts that arise in procuring government contracts in response to the DARPA scandal for Federal News Radio.
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Lessons From the Air Force’s Mortuary Scandal

By Mathew B. Tully Bringing to light wrongdoing in the federal government can be a thorny matter. The law is very specific about how and to whom federal employees must “blow the whistle” in order to be considered a bona …
Ask the Lawyer: Even Legal Separation Can Lead to Adultery Conviction

By Mathew B. Tully Question: Can I be punished for adultery if I am legally separated? Could I be charged with anything else? Answer: Yes, you can be convicted of adultery even though you were legally separated at the time. …
Ask the Lawyer: Disobey an Order at Your Own Peril

By Mathew B. Tully Question: My commander is a little nuts. He keeps ordering me to do this or that. Sometimes I’m not even sure the things he’s ordering me to do are lawful. What should I do? Answer: One trait common …
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Army Ten Miler Health & Fitness Expo – October 7-8
Join us at the DC Armory October 7 and October 8 from 10 am – 7 pm at the annual Army Ten Miler Health & Fitness Expo presented by Dell Federal and enter to win an Amazon Kindle, courtesy of …
Blacks In Government Annual National Training Conference – August 22-25, 2011

33rd Annual National Training Conference John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center Boston, Massachusetts August 22 – 25, 2011
EEOC EXCEL Conference – August 16-18, 2011

14th Annual EEOC Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws (EXCEL) Conference Conference Baltimore, MD August 16-18, 2011

