Our Manufacturing Team combines deep experience and industry knowledge spanning a wide range of legal disciplines to provide clients with the strategic advice they need to succeed.

Our team provides guidance and representation in:

• Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Enforcement

We are adept at handling litigation and investigations arising from counterfeiting and related claims for trademark and copyright infringement, cybersquatting, false advertising and unfair competition. We have extensive experience handling misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information claims.

• Corporate

Fox attorneys have a wealth of experience handling mergers, acquisitions and stock and asset transfers for manufacturers. We immerse ourselves in our clients’ businesses to provide critical guidance and assist with routine matters such as drafting and reviewing contracts; preparing and negotiating management, licensing and distribution agreements; and advising on securities and private financing. We also closely track changes in federal and state tax law, new legislation, administrative announcements, regulations and case law, to provide clients with cogent, up-to-date business counsel and ensure transactions are properly structured from an economic, legal and tax perspective.

• Cybersecurity

Our Privacy & Data Security team works with manufacturers to combat cybersecurity threats and maintain compliance with a growing list of state, national and international data privacy laws. We help clients prevent data breaches, and respond effectively if they do occur.

• Employment

Our nationwide Labor & Employment law team helps manufacturers prevent and solve workforce issues. We draft and audit workplace policy and procedures, conduct training and when necessary, represent clients in litigation. Our labor attorneys advise on noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, employment agreements, wrongful terminations, disability discrimination, FMLA compliance and accommodation issues, wage and hour collective actions and EEOC charges.

• Environmental

We ensure manufacturers remain in compliance with environmental regulations and anticipate future requirements. Fox attorneys advise clients on solid waste, wastewater discharge and air emissions compliance and guide companies facing complex litigation involving toxic torts, air pollution and other claims. We also partner with clients on proactive endeavors designed to reduce environmental impact.

• Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy

Our deep bench of Bankruptcy attorneys are well-versed in the full range of litigation and counseling on insolvency issues. We represent creditors and creditors' committees as well as trustees and Chapter 11 debtors.

• Immigration

Our Immigration practice group is business-oriented, providing services to employers who are recruiting talented foreign workers and needing help navigating the complex immigration laws. We also assist multinational firms in their intra-company transfer of executives, managers and specialized knowledge employees.

• Infrastructure & Development

Manufacturers can benefit from state and local government economic development incentives designed to help them expand or relocate their businesses. We work with clients to access these incentives and ensure incentive agreements are structured to provide maximum benefit.

• Intellectual Property

Intellectual property is among the most valuable assets of any manufacturing business. Fox’s IP practice assists with securing, policing and protecting patents and complying with employee invention laws. Our trademark group is recognized for excellence in brand and design protection. We also handle licensing, distribution and technical agreements as well as the protection of trade secrets and other proprietary information involving production, processes and technologies.

• International Trade

Accessing global markets requires thorough knowledge of international trade law. We help  manufacturers navigate legal issues involving sourcing/procurement, distribution and international operations management. Our attorneys advise U.S.-based and international companies on customs/import compliance, export controls and sanctions, international anti-corruption and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and cross-border contracts.

• Litigation

Fox is home to a coast-to-coast team of more than 400 litigators who resolve disputes for clients in a strategic, cost-effective and expeditious manner. Tenacious advocates, we have tackled challenging product liability, class action, mass tort, employment and bankruptcy matters for a wide range of manufacturing clients.

• Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use

Manufacturers seeking to expand operations face a variety of state and local land use and development challenges. From structuring transactions and representing clients before government bodies, to litigating complex zoning disputes in trial and appellate courts, our team solves land use problems assertively, pragmatically and proactively.