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Scale LLP
Scale LLP
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Intellectual Property | IP Litigation
Defending Innovation,
Delivering Results
High-stakes patent, trademark, and trade secret disputes resolved to protect enterprise value and market position.
Enforcing and Defending What You’ve Built
As experienced intellectual property litigation attorneys and a leading patent litigation law firm, we prosecute and defend patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret cases across district courts, the ITC, PTAB, and appellate courts.
Our team at Scale LLP:
- Represents clients in infringement, misappropriation, and unfair competition disputes
- Handles ITC investigations, PTAB proceedings, and federal appeals
- Develops enforcement strategies aligned to business goals and market realities
- Leverages flexible staffing and financing models to keep costs aligned with stakes
- Coordinates with corporate and IP counsel to protect innovation and enterprise value
Clients get protection for their innovations, leverage in negotiations, and results that safeguard enterprise value.
Meet The Team
Strategic, business-aligned legal counsel built for how companies grow and operate.
Andy Baxter
Partner
Maureen Bumgarner
Associate
James Creedon
Partner
Brian Elliott
Practice Group Leader
Chris Geyer
Partner
Matthieu Hausig
Counsel
Tara Marcus
Counsel
Zach Ruby
Counsel
Sabina Schiller
Partner
Charles Wallace
Partner
Scott Zare
Counsel
Brendan Zee-Cheng
Counsel
Why Clients Choose Scale for IP Litigation Counsel
“Claude is already core to how I work – Scale Claude Skills takes it further. It feels like having a GC-level thought partner for decisions.”
“Now, I feel like I’ve won the lottery — independence plus a national team.”
“My advice? Bet on yourself. You’ll be surprised how happy you are when you do.”
“At Scale, I don’t wait for someone to promote me. If I want a raise, I give myself a raise.”
“It was powerful to realize I had helped lead the biggest transactions of ten different companies in just one year at Scale.”
“Scale supported us from the earliest stages during YC and through becoming a proper Series A company.”
“Scale meets clients where they are with modern tech and a Silicon Valley approach to growth, timeliness, execution, and the general practice of law.”
“As Sundae’s outside general counsel, Scale provides operational and product advice with a business savvy I have not experienced with any other law firm.”
“Our commitment to our creators drives everything we do, and it is what led us to partner with Scale to help meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
“Over the past year, we’ve had a number of high-stakes opportunities arise, and Scale’s legal team has been endlessly flexible and responsive in helping us meet each of these opportunities head-on.”
“We’re committed to bringing Alinea’s mission to fruition, and grateful to have Scale guiding us on building, financing and scaling for growth. They are truly a startup’s best friend.”
“Scale is a vital extension of my leadership team and I absolutely love working with them.”
“Honest, reliable, trustworthy and defenders of justice. Will use them time and time again!”
Representative Matters
Clients get commercial-first, practical counsel that drives growth.
Home Goods Company - IP Litigation Case Dismissed
Legal Challenge
Home goods company faced an extortion-level damages claim from graphic designers seeking 10x the alleged value, threatening its ability to continue using key intellectual property and disrupting business operations
Scale Solution
Defended the company against inflated damages and IP claims.
Led litigation strategy and secured summary judgment in the client’s favor
Outcome
Case dismissed at summary judgment.
Attorneys’ fees recovered, protecting company resources and stabilizing operations.
