Since its founding in 1970, Chernoff, Vilhauer, McClung & Stenzel, LLP has practiced all phases of intellectual property law and litigation relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, computer technology, franchising, unfair competition, trade dress and false advertising. The firm's partners average 25 years experience and over 20 years longevity with the firm, and all of the firm's attorneys have technical degrees in physical or biological sciences. Specialized expertise is available in the biological, chemical, mechanical, electrical, electronic and computer fields. The firm has an active litigation practice, representing its clients effectively in federal court trials of the highest complexity with respect to the enforcement and defense of patent, trademark, unfair competition and false advertising claims.