Clint's intellectual property (IP) litigation experience includes matters relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition. He handles cases for both individuals and corporations, including declaratory judgment and infringement actions. Clint also counsels clients regarding their IP and how best to preserve, protect, and maximize those assets. He also guides clients, including social media providers, on the use of copyrighted materials and images, and compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Clint has also assisted his clients with antitrust claims in the context of IP and patent matters, as well as antitrust disputes regarding market monopolization in the financial services industry.
Clint's technology matters include counseling and litigation regarding technology purchases, licensing, and disputes regarding ownership and theft of company assets, including software and data. He also addresses cybersecurity needs for his clients, including data security planning and responding to cyber threats such as data breaches, ransomware, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. He co-founded Baker Donelson's Cybersecurity Accelerator (2015 – 2018) and the Cybercon Cybersecurity Conference (2015 – 2019).
Clint acts as a counselor and external general counsel for ongoing businesses and growth-oriented companies, assisting them with formation, operating agreements, employment strategies, IP issues, and litigation management.
He also assists clients with the defense of product liability and product defect claims, along with guiding clients through product compliance and certification processes to help avoid potential claims.
Clint practices extensively in federal and state courts throughout the country. He is licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has represented clients in multiple inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.