Daunted by the idea of registering a trademark? Confused as to whether or not you "need" to register? Need to know about copyrights or copyright infringement? Perhaps you're concerned about keeping your domain name in the face of possible trademark owner action. You've come to the right place.

It is very important to consult with an experienced trademark attorney before you choose a name for a product, service, or company. The investment you will make in promoting the name can be substantial, and may all be wasted if someone else has greater rights, and forces you to stop using the trade name.

For more on the options for protecting your trade names, see the following article:

Trademark Registration: Is it Right for My Business?

Trademarks can be exceedingly important, especially if your business is national or international via the Internet. Having a trademark on your products or services could make the difference if another company covets your domain name. Federal trademark registration shows competitors that you "mean business" and provides a measure of protection that is not otherwise obtainable.

The attorney you choose to file your trademark application should be knowledgeable and experienced, or you may be wasting valuable time. Given that the US PTO generally takes from a year to two years in order to register your trademark, you can't afford any further delays due to misfiled applications, improperly written descriptions of use, etc.

 

 

If you've already attempted to file your trademark application on your own, and have received an "Office Action" from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, you need an experienced trademark attorney as soon as possible. Improper responses to office actions could mean denial of your trademark, difficulty if your trademark is opposed after publication, or even lack of coverage in key areas that you need to have protected.

If your trademark has been published for opposition, and another party has filed a notice of opposition or has sent you a letter indicating they might oppose your trademark's registration, call us as soon as possible.

Have you been the recipient of a "Cease and Desist" letter? Do you wish to SEND a "Cease and Desist" letter? Trademark infringement can be a serious problem for any business, whether they be on the sending or receiving side. For more information on trademark infringement, please see:

Trademark Infringement: What's Next?

Our firm is also expert at copyright law, including copyright registration, copyright infringement actions, "look and feel" issues, and all other intellectual property needs. Please feel free to contact us by whatever means is most convenient for you.