Trademark Registration & Protection
Intellectual Property is a valuable asset to any organization. Unique logos and names of products or services must be protected as vigorously as any other asset. We maintain a sophisticated intellectual property practice that will ensure the protection of these assets nationwide and internationally. Once registered, a trademark can be used by the owner or it can be sold or licensed to others, generating a revenue stream for the owner.
We oversee every step of the trademark registration process in the United States as well as globally. The most effective time to engage a trademark attorney is during the development phase of a new product or service, prior to its introduction into the marketplace. If a trademark is already being used but is not formally registered, we can provide advice regarding appropriate steps to secure protection. In the event an infringement claim is initiated against a client, we immediately work to devise a defense strategy.
Once a trademark is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the owner has exclusive rights to use that mark in connection with the specific products or services. Prior to filing the application, we work with clients to determine whether there are any conflicting marks (either registered or unregistered), make recommendations regarding the most effective product or service description and counsel clients about which classification(s) in which to register.
Just as critical as trademark registration is ensuring protection. Our firm handles enforcement of intellectual property rights in the event another person or company attempts to use a mark in violation of the exclusive rights granted to our client.
We oversee every step of the trademark registration process in the United States as well as globally. The most effective time to engage a trademark attorney is during the development phase of a new product or service, prior to its introduction into the marketplace. If a trademark is already being used but is not formally registered, we can provide advice regarding appropriate steps to secure protection. In the event an infringement claim is initiated against a client, we immediately work to devise a defense strategy.
Once a trademark is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the owner has exclusive rights to use that mark in connection with the specific products or services. Prior to filing the application, we work with clients to determine whether there are any conflicting marks (either registered or unregistered), make recommendations regarding the most effective product or service description and counsel clients about which classification(s) in which to register.
Just as critical as trademark registration is ensuring protection. Our firm handles enforcement of intellectual property rights in the event another person or company attempts to use a mark in violation of the exclusive rights granted to our client.