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Sullivan's intellectual property and litigation lawyers conduct audits and provide strategic counseling to assist clients in identifying, protecting and exploiting key intellectual property assets.

Our lawyers represent clients in a wide variety of trademark and copyright enforcement and defense matters, including programs for fighting software piracy and copyright infringement.

The firm provides clients with a broad range of copyright enforcement experience and a long track record of providing anti-piracy services to leading companies in a variety of industries, including gaming, media and software. Our lawyers assist clients with software piracy protection by developing systems in conjunction with our clients’ in-house legal teams to reduce piracy, providing protection at a reasonable cost.

Our work includes monitoring automatic software auditing/software intelligence to track infringements, collecting license fees and damages, converting infringers to appropriate number of legitimate licensees, tracking usage to ensure compliance with licenses, and managing delicate dealings to maintain and foster business relationships with existing licensees unaware of rogue infringement by employees and contractors, for example.

Representative Client Work

Recent representative software piracy matters include:

  • Represented a billion dollar multi-national software company in connection with its software anti-piracy initiatives in the United States and Europe
  • Pursued copyright and trademark enforcement actions against software pirates in the US and abroad (ensuring compliance with EU and other privacy regulations) on behalf of:

    • a leading CAD company
    • a software company whose 2D/3D drafting, architectural and mechanical design software is the #1 computer-aided design software in retail
    • a software company whose pattern design and nesting software for technical textiles/industrial fabrics is the leading software in the industry
Intellectual Property Group Earns Repeat Recognition in WTR 1000 Rankings
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester LLP is pleased to announce that its Intellectual Property Group has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000), a leading global directory that highlights top trademark practitioners and firms worldwide. Sullivan & Worcester earned a Bronze Band ranking for trademark prosecution and strategy. Individually, Kimberly Herman was recognized with a Gold Band ranking for prosecution and strategy in Massachusetts, and Michael Palmisciano received a Bronze Band ranking for prosecution and strategy in New York. Editorial Comments from WTR 1000 "A safe pair of hands for clients seeking high-level trademark strategy, Sullivan & Worcester delivers sharp guidance across all aspects of brand management, helping businesses confidently navigate domestic and international challenges." “'Superstar' Kimberly Herman is celebrated as 'a recognised expert in the field. She combines deep knowledge and practical skill with a client-friendly approach. She is flexible, strategic, and unafraid to be tough when the situation calls for it. Her presence offers clients confidence and clarity, making her a valuable member of this community.'" "Michael Palmisciano is a sought-after name housed at Sullivan & Worcester. 'Mike is very experienced and knowledgeable in trademark practice and is great at finding pragmatic solutions to achieve the best possible outcome for the client. His responsiveness and commercially strategic approach make him one of the best in the business.'” About Sullivan & Worcester Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a global, mid-sized law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan’s clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan’s ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers and its commitment to best‑in‑class client service.
Sullivan & Worcester’s Intellectual Property Group Honored in WTR 1000 2025 Rankings
Boston, MA – Sullivan is proud to announce that its Intellectual Property Group has been ranked in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000). The WTR 1000 is a premier directory dedicated to recognizing top-tier trademark legal service providers worldwide. Sullivan & Worcester LLP received a Bronze Band Ranking for prosecution and strategy. Kimberly Herman received a Gold Band Ranking for prosecution and strategy in Massachusetts. Michael Palmisciano received a Bronze Band Ranking for prosecution and strategy in New York. Editorial Comments from WTR 1000: "Sullivan & Worcester is a well-versed firm that balances legal risk with business practicalities to offer elevated strategic advice to its clients. Representing the firm in Boston, Kimberly Herman is appreciated for her 'clear and concise advice which is always delivered in a timely manner.' She keeps abreast of evolving laws in her clients' industries, ensuring that she delivers commercial insights carefully tailored to their needs." "Sullivan & Worcester’s Michael Palmisciano is a particular favourite for foreign companies looking to protect their marks in the United States. Well equipped to advise clients from all manner of industries, Palmisciano is praised for being 'an absolute pleasure to work with; he balances commercial realism with legal risk very well for clients and has a handle on pretty much every commercial field of interest.'" About Sullivan Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a global, mid-sized law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan’s clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan’s ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to best‑in‑class client service.