Trademarks, Designs, Copyrights, Branding and Related Litigation
AMP UP YOUR BRAND PROTECTION
SERVICES
Our law firm is virtual, flexible and focused on your goals. Whether you are a business or brand owner, in-house counsel, commercial attorney, marketing firm or international associate, we have you covered from every angle. We provide services across the branding spectrum, from the easiest filings to the most complicated litigation.
TRADEMARKS
Our attorneys have been associated with thousands of filings in 120+ countries. We can handle all types of US filings - trademarks, service marks and trade dress applications.
Because of these activities, we have a reliable network of attorneys in other jurisdictions and can coordinate protection for your brand in individual countries or whole regions.
We also have extensive experience wiith International Registrations via WIPO advancing global applications based on your existing US marks.
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LITIGATION
Enforcing or defending your brand rights can be a real challenge and substantial commitment in time, money and distraction. Our litigation strategies focus on opportunities to resolve issues timely and in your best interest.
Our attorneys have been involved in numerous cases, including:
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Frank's Auto Supermarket v. Ford Motors Corp. (WPa - successful settlement)
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Energy Intelligent Group v. the United Steelworkers (WPa - successful settlement)
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FirstEnergy Family Credit Union v. FirstEnergy FCU (NOh - settlement)
TTAB ACTIONS
The B&B Hardware decision has drastically increased the value of successful TTAB outcomes.
Our attorneys have been involved in over 70 TTAB oppositions, cancellations and appeals.
We strive to get you the very best possible outcome in any Appeal of a decision refusing registration and in Oppositions (objection to new application) and Cancellations (objection to existing registration).
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DEVELOPMENT
& CLEARANCE
By partnering with clients in the early stages of brand development, our firm can assess where you stand and protect your new identity in real-time.
The process begins with an evaluation of established and protected brands and their web and social media presence to assess any legal risks associated with your branding strategies before you launch them.
We can also coordinate with our expert network of design and marketing firms to help identify opportunites for growth.
EXPERT TESTIMONY & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
When your trademark infringement litigation has the need for expert testimony, we have the experience and background to be your key witness.
We have provided written and oral testimony in cases involving attorney fee disputes and Trademark Office practice as they relate to those cases.
We can also act as an Early Neutral Evaluator (ENE) or Mediator in trademark and copyright infringement matters.
BRAND POLICING
Increasingly, brands are being misused and abused on the web and in social media.
We can help you develop cost-effective strategies to police those problems and institute a simple, escalating plan to correct them.
By designing a plan specifically tailored to your exact situation, you will see a drastic reduction in misuse, abuse and infringements to your brand, protecting your reputation, goodwill and bottom line.
COPYRIGHTS
Our firm understands the importance of obtaining copyrights, whether it's part of a brand protection strategy or simply to protect your creative efforts.
We can steer your work through the registration process quickly and inexpensively. Illustrations, product labels, 3-D product designs, artistic expressions, computer software and your website are all subject to copyright protection.
Don't let the creative aspects of your business or brand be vulnerable. Let us be your partner to secure your copyright today.
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LEAVE & SPECIAL PROJECT STAFFING
Whether it's maternity or family leave absences or a provisional need for experienced support on large projects, we can assist you with all of your temporary staffing needs.
We can also facilitate all types of staff and stakeholder training.
Because of our firm's flexibility, we can propose creative solutions that get the job done, on time and within your budget constraints.
Call us to discuss your needs and project scope.
DESIGN PATENTS
When you need to protect the unique appearance of a new product or packaging, a Design Patent may complement other strategies. While trademark and copyright registration may be available for the trade dress or artistic expression captured in your product, design patent requirements differ, involve a more complicated process and result in a distinct form of patent protection.
Our firm has experience preparing and acquiring design patents. Contact us to discuss whether you should include a Design Patent as another valuable tool in protecting your brand or product.
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