Grimes & Battersby, LLC Strengthens Practice With Addition of Robert Altchiler As Of Counsel

April 20, 2012 - PRLog -- (New York, New York) -- Leading worldwide intellectual property law firm Grimes & Battersby, LLC announced that it has strengthened and expanded its core practice areas by entering into a collaboration with Robert Y. Altchiler, of Altchiler LLC, who is now Of Counsel to the firm.

As Of Counsel to the firm, Mr. Altchiler will strengthen Grimes & Battersby, LLC's core intellectual property practice area, specifically as it relates to intellectual property enforcement and anti-counterfeiting.  Mr. Altchiler's substantial courtroom experience will be an invaluable addition to the firm’s already powerful litigation team. Mr. Altchiler will also lead the firm's white collar criminal defense and corporate investigations practice.

Chuck Grimes, Managing Partner of Grimes & Battersby, LLC, commented: "This is an exciting addition to Grimes & Battersby.  Having Mr. Altchiler on board enables us to enhance and expand the value-added services we provide to our clients."  

Grimes & Battersby, LLC is a preeminent law firm representing clients worldwide. The firm is renowned in all areas of intellectual property, including all aspects of intellectual property protection, intellectual property exploitation and intellectual property management. Grimes & Battersby, LLC represents prominent businesses, individuals and celebrities in entertainment licensing, product licensing, character licensing and franchising matters, and in connection with trademark, copyright, patent and trade dress enforcement. The firm's attorneys are leading members of the legal profession and are recognized authorities in all aspects of intellectual property, licensing and litigation.

Mr. Altchiler is the founder and owner of Altchiler LLC. A former prosecutor in New York City, Mr. Altchiler represents businesses and individuals in defending complex white collar matters, managing criminal investigations and conducting internal corporate investigations.  Mr. Altchiler frequently participates in high-profile cases and the defense of prominent businesses and individuals, utilizing his extensive experience in crisis management and public relations for the benefit of clients.  Mr. Altchiler has been a featured legal commentator appearing on major news outlets for many years. He has also been an adjunct law professor at Pace University School of Law for over a decade.

For more information about Grimes & Battersby, LLC visit www.gandb.com.