Protect what you've built. IP law forinnovators.

Rumbaugh is a full-service IP firm covering trademarks, patents, copyrights, and litigation.

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Protecting brands globally. Strategic litigators in federal court. Making IP practical. Built for the 21st century.

Practice areas

Trademark law

Registration, enforcement, oppositions, and brand protection strategy, local to international.

Patent law

Utility and design patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, prior art analysis, and PTAB invalidity proceedings.

Registration, licensing, DMCA takedowns, and infringement litigation for creators, brands, and publishers.

IP litigation

Federal court and TTAB representation in high-stakes trademark, patent, and copyright disputes nationwide.

Licensing & transactions

IP due diligence, licensing agreements, and strategic transactions that maximize the value of your assets.

Trade secrets

Identification, protection, and enforcement of your most valuable confidential business information.

Rights of publicity & NIL

Protecting your name, image, and likeness from unauthorized commercial use in the digital age.

Defamation & libel

Skilled representation to protect your reputation from false and damaging statements.

Built for the way law is practiced today.

"We built this firm in the 21st century and structured our workflow to capitalize on the efficiencies of practicing law in the new era."

Rumbaugh leverages intelligent IP docketing and cutting-edge legal software to reduce costs and save time. Attorney time is strictly used on your legal issues, not legacy systems. From startups to large international conglomerates, our team provides precision that complex IP demands.

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Strategic litigators on your side

From coast-to-coast, we handle complex intellectual property litigation matters in federal court. Whether you are responding to an initial demand letter or preparing for trial, we are a full-service law firm with attorneys ready to help every step of the way.

In addition to federal district court litigation, our attorneys represent clients in administrative proceedings at the U.S. Trademark Trial & Appeal Board ("TTAB"), the U.S. Patent Trial & Appeal Board ("PTAB"), and under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy ("UDRP").

We prepare every case for trial while actively pursuing creative solutions to resolve disputes early, often before formal proceedings are initiated.

From small start-ups to large international conglomerates, Rumbaugh has helped clients of all shapes and sizes pursue their interests and achieve their goals.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

The attorneys behind the work

Sharp legal strategy. Practical business counsel. Real results.

Shane M. Rumbaugh

Managing Partner

Shane leads litigation and portfolio management, guiding global brands through trademark, copyright, and advertising matters in federal court and before the TTAB.

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Shane M. Rumbaugh

Managing Partner

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Nicholas R. Raffaele

Partner

Nicholas focuses on trademark prosecution and brand protection strategy, helping clients build durable IP portfolios and navigate complex clearance and enforcement matters.

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Nicholas R. Raffaele

Partner

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Michelle L. Weaver

Partner

Michelle focuses primarily on patent prosecution and portfolio strategy, with additional practice in trademark and copyright matters across a range of industries.

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Michelle L. Weaver

Partner

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Jenée S. Iyer

Associate

Jenée advises on copyright, trade secret, and IP transactional matters, helping businesses structure agreements that protect and leverage their creative assets.

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Jenée S. Iyer

Associate

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Ready to protect your intellectual property?

Contact Rumbaugh Law PLLC for guidance on your IP matters.

Contact Rumbaugh Law

Phone

(724) 213-2591

info@rumbgh.com

Office

375 Southpointe Blvd., Suite 370
Canonsburg, PA 15317

Strategic Litigators On Your Side

Rumbaugh attorneys handle complex intellectual property disputes in federal courts across the country, as well as administrative proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB), the U.S. Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB), and under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP). Whether you are responding to a demand letter or preparing for trial, our attorneys are with you at every stage. We prepare every case for a final judgment on the merits while actively pursuing creative resolutions, often resolving disputes before formal proceedings begin.

Federal Court and Administrative IP Litigation

Our attorneys have litigated IP disputes for publicly traded companies, venture-backed startups, and businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries.

Trademark Litigation

We represent brand owners in federal court and before administrative agencies involving likelihood of confusion, dilution, counterfeiting, false advertising, and unfair competition. We prepare every matter as if it is heading to trial, and while we actively work to resolve disputes before formal proceedings begin, our attorneys are ready to litigate through a final judgment when early resolution is not possible.

Patent Litigation

Our attorneys enforce and defend patent rights in federal district courts and before the PTAB. We work closely with inventors and in-house teams to develop case strategies grounded in both the technical details and the commercial realities of each dispute.

From unauthorized reproduction to digital piracy, we handle copyright infringement matters at every stage, including DMCA takedown strategies, pre-suit negotiations, and federal court litigation through trial and beyond.

Trade Secret Litigation

We pursue and defend trade secret claims in state and federal courts under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and applicable state laws. Whether our client is seeking to protect misappropriated proprietary information or responding to allegations of trade secret misuse, our attorneys move quickly to evaluate the situation, seek or oppose emergency relief, and develop a litigation strategy tailored to the circumstances.

Defamation & Libel

False statements can cause serious harm to a business's reputation and bottom line. Our attorneys represent clients in defamation and libel matters, handling both plaintiff and defense-side claims.

Right of Publicity

A person's name, image, and likeness have real commercial value, and unauthorized use can cause significant harm. We advise and represent clients in disputes involving the unauthorized use of a person's identity in commercial contexts.