Garfield Goodrum,
Design Law
Garfield Goodrum,
Design Law
At Garfield Goodrum, Design Law, our dedicated team of intellectual property (IP) attorneys is committed to providing comprehensive support for all of your IP needs.
Located in the heart of Boston’s financial district and Hanover, New Hampshire, across from Dartmouth College, our legal boutique is comprised of top U.S. attorneys with extensive domestic and international experience.
Our skilled team is well versed in traditional protection such as copyrights, trademarks, and patents while offering specialization in design, product configuration and packaging and architecture. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled knowledge, guidance, and results. Our proven track record is filled with success-stories across every industry, including household goods, giftware, building design, fashion, floor coverings, entertainment, insurance, financial services, software and more.
In an increasingly connected global economy, keeping your company protected with sustainable and enforceable rights is paramount. By partnering with Garfield Goodrum, Design Law, you’re simultaneously heightening your defenses against copies and knock-offs, while maximizing the likelihood that offenders will be held accountable, and expanding your existing rights.
We’re firm believers in the power of custom-tailored advice to provide better outcomes. We will help you navigate the clearing, registration, and litigation processes with ease and uncompromising attention-to-detail.
By working with our committed team, you’re gaining a trusted advocate to keep your intellectual property safe.
At Garfield Goodrum, Design Law, our dedicated team of intellectual property (IP) attorneys is committed to providing comprehensive support for all of your IP needs.
Located in the heart of Boston’s financial district and Hanover, New Hampshire, across from Dartmouth College, our legal boutique is comprised of top U.S. attorneys with extensive domestic and international experience.
Our skilled team is well versed in traditional protection such as copyrights, trademarks, and patents while offering specialization in design, product configuration and packaging and architecture. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled knowledge, guidance, and results. Our proven track record is filled with success-stories across every industry, including household goods, giftware, building design, fashion, floor coverings, entertainment, insurance, financial services, software and more.
In an increasingly connected global economy, keeping your company protected with sustainable and enforceable rights is paramount. By partnering with Garfield Goodrum, Design Law, you’re simultaneously heightening your defenses against copies and knock-offs, while maximizing the likelihood that offenders will be held accountable, and expanding your existing rights.
We’re firm believers in the power of custom-tailored advice to provide better outcomes. We will help you navigate the clearing, registration, and litigation processes with ease and uncompromising attention-to-detail.
By working with our committed team, you’re gaining a trusted advocate to keep your intellectual property safe.
About Our Founder
Having practiced intellectual property in the Washington, DC, office of one of the largest law firms in the US, Garfield Goodrum had an abundance of BigLaw experience before founding our firm in 2012. Now, with over 30 years of experience, his repertoire includes work with leading brands and recognizable designs across the globe.
Over the course of his career, Garfield has established himself as a leader in intellectual property law, prosecuting hundreds of copyrighted and trademarked works while litigating numerous design infringements. His career accolades extend into U.S. federal court and include a $774,000 jury verdict for willful design copyright infringement.
In addition to his work for our firm, Garfield is very active with the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and the International Trademark Association (INTA). He is past chair and vice chair of AIPLA’s Industrial Design Committee, was appointed to its Legislative Committee and regularly gives the annual copyright and trademark case reviews at its Annual Meeting. He was invited to be a member of the INTA’s Copyright Committee for its inaugural term and now chairs the Design Harmonization and Emerging Issues Subcommittee of the Designs Committee. He is also a member of the Copyright Society of the U.S. (CSUSA).
Garfield has an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning. Currently, he is working through his LL.M. Thesis at the George Washington University Law School comparing design protection to copyright and sui generis legislation.
Our firm is a direct reflection of Garfield’s depth of knowledge and experience. In turn, we deliver uncompromising protection and prosecution that you can depend on.
About Our Founder
Having practiced intellectual property in the Washington, DC, office of one of the largest law firms in the US, Garfield Goodrum had an abundance of BigLaw experience before founding our firm in 2012. Now, with over 30 years of experience, his repertoire includes work with leading brands and recognizable designs across the globe.
Over the course of his career, Garfield has established himself as a leader in intellectual property law, prosecuting hundreds of copyrighted and trademarked works while litigating numerous design infringements. His career accolades extend into U.S. federal court and include a $774,000 jury verdict for willful design copyright infringement.
In addition to his work for our firm, Garfield is very active with the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and the International Trademark Association (INTA). He is past chair and vice chair of AIPLA’s Industrial Design Committee, was appointed to its Legislative Committee and regularly gives the annual copyright and trademark case reviews at its Annual Meeting. He was invited to be a member of the INTA’s Copyright Committee for its inaugural term and now chairs the Design Harmonization and Emerging Issues Subcommittee of the Designs Committee. He is also a member of the Copyright Society of the U.S. (CSUSA).
Garfield has an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning. Currently, he is working through his LL.M. Thesis at the George Washington University Law School comparing design protection to copyright and sui generis legislation.
Our firm is a direct reflection of Garfield’s depth of knowledge and experience. In turn, we deliver uncompromising protection and prosecution that you can depend on.
Put Experience on Your Side. Protect Your Intellectual Property Today.
At Garfield Goodrum, Design Law, we offer 360° support for unwavering intellectual property defense and enforcement. Whether you’re seeking an expert opinion or are looking for a long-term partner who you can count on, get in touch with our team of leading attorneys today.
