Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation
Gibson Lexbury LLP is a legal practice distinguished by its partners' extensive expertise in business formations, taxation, intellectual property, and technology transactions. With over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law, the firm's attorneys combine deep litigation knowledge with corporate affairs expertise to address complex legal challenges. Our approach prioritizes strategic assessment and collaborative thinking, balancing legal excellence with practical client needs.We serve businesses and individuals with tailored representation in commercial litigation and intellectual property matters, leveraging cross-disciplinary insights to achieve favorable outcomes. Our team's international experience, including practice in Tokyo and Chicago, enhances our ability to address Nevada-specific and global legal issues. Through controlled overhead, we maintain competitive rates while delivering high-quality services comparable to larger national firms.
Services
Technology & Intellectual Property
Commercial Litigation
Trademark Prosecution
Copyright Litigation
Business Formations
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law
- Our attorneys combine international experience with Nevada market knowledge
- We implement a strategic assessment approach for all legal projects
- Our team includes former practitioners from national/international law firms
- We maintain competitive rates while delivering high-quality legal services
Services
Technology & Intellectual Property
Our firm handles comprehensive technology and intellectual property matters including trademark clearance, copyright litigation, patent infringement cases, and trade secret protection. We draft licensing agreements and confidentiality contracts while providing strategic counsel for protecting intangible assets. Our attorneys combine technical knowledge with litigation experience to address complex IP disputes across various industries.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters involving business torts, partnership disputes, real estate conflicts, and non-compete covenants. Our litigators handle cases in federal and state courts nationwide, focusing on achieving cost-effective resolutions aligned with clients' business objectives. The team's experience spans appellate work, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
Trademark Prosecution
Our trademark services include clearance analysis, registration strategy, and enforcement of trademark rights. We manage domestic and international trademark portfolios, handle opposition proceedings, and litigate infringement cases. The firm's experience extends to developing brand protection strategies for businesses across multiple industries.
Copyright Litigation
We represent clients in copyright infringement disputes, licensing agreement enforcement, and digital rights management. Our attorneys handle litigation involving software, entertainment content, and other creative works. The firm provides strategic counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in copyright disputes across various media formats.
Business Formations
We assist businesses with entity formation, corporate governance, and transactional matters. Services include structuring corporations, drafting shareholder agreements, and advising on tax implications. Our attorneys provide ongoing counsel for business operations and strategic transactions while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
People
Steven A. Gibson
Managing Partner
Managing Partner with nearly 25 years of experience in intellectual property and business law. Formerly practiced in Tokyo and Chicago, he specializes in trademark litigation, patent infringement cases, and corporate transactions. Represents major gaming, media, and software companies in complex legal matters.
Michael R. Shaffer
Associate Attorney
Associate attorney with experience in commercial litigation and intellectual property law. Graduated cum laude from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Focuses on business disputes and IP protection matters while contributing to the firm's litigation practice.
Questions
What practice areas does Gibson Lexbury LLP specialize in?
We specialize in intellectual property law, commercial litigation, and business transactions. Our attorneys handle trademark, copyright, and patent matters alongside business disputes and corporate litigation.
What makes your firm different from other law firms?
Our attorneys combine international experience with Nevada market knowledge. We focus on strategic assessment and collaborative thinking while maintaining competitive rates compared to larger national firms.
Do you handle cases outside Nevada?
Yes, our litigators represent clients in commercial litigation matters throughout the United States in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies and arbitration panels.
How do you approach client representation?
We balance legal excellence with practical client needs, focusing on strategic assessment and collaborative thinking. Our approach emphasizes understanding business objectives while delivering cost-effective legal solutions.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience, including practice at major international law firms. We handle complex legal matters with expertise in intellectual property litigation, corporate transactions, and commercial disputes.
