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Trademarks & Phrases
From punchlines to tweets and meme themes, most everyone has a moment where they were told “You should trademark that!” However, despite what you may have been led to believe, simply using a phrase in social media, on a t-shirt, tote bag, or coffee mug does not...
Use It or Lose It… How a PTO Audit Can Affect Your Registered Trademark
Just like other government entities, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) is designated to conduct regular audits of their system to ensure that both their system and users are in compliance with the set rules. As the owner of a registered trademark, you may...
3 Reasons to Register Your Trademarks
Your brand is an important part of your business...whether you call it your brand, your name, trademark or logo, it identifies your company, separating you from your competition. Purchasing decisions are made based on brand names and its reputation. From your local...
Protecting Your Business Name: Why A DBA Is Not Enough
Are you starting a business? Or maybe you have an existing business? The first step for most aspiring entrepreneurs is registration of their new business name with the local secretary of state’s office. If a new business venture uses a name that is not the same as the...
Lessons From A Shark
From Wicked Good Cupcakes® to Squatty Potty®, the tv series Shark Tank® has taken some of the most innovative ideas from entrepreneurs and turned them into sensational hits in the market. Each of the “sharks” who presents an offer to the inventor is a successful...
What to do about a Cease and Desist Letter
It arrives in an unassuming envelope, usually with the return address of an unknown attorney’s office. It may come by certified mail, look like junk mail, or come across as something you barely notice at all. Opening this letter and reading the contents may send your...
Trademark Enforcement
Your business reputation is everything. The good will you generate is a result of hard work, excellent customer service and quality work. The last thing you need is another business trading on your name.
While no one wants to spend resources simply to maintain what belongs to them, failure to enforce the rights in your brand can lead to the loss of those rights.
Trademark Disputes
Finding that perfect domain name is challenging. It seems like the best ones have been taken, or, even more frustrating, they are for sale for an outrageous amount of money.
Stop infringers from hurting your business by winning back control over your mark. Our experienced team can help you with the legal process to force a third party to turn over their infringing domain name.
Trademark Registration
Your brand is your most valuable asset. Treat it that way by putting it in the hands of an expert, someone who understands your goals and your challenges.
With over 20 years of experience in trademark law, we are the experts your brand deserves. We keep up with all the changes in the law and the markets. We know (and mitigate) the risks to your brand and your business.
Peer Mentorship
The threat of litigation. Nothing strikes fear in a business owner more than the possibility of endless legal bills and the time that a lawsuit takes from running your business.
Understanding the motivations of the parties involved can lead to better results. We have worked both sides – representing the large Fortune 500 companies as well as the small business owners.
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