Trademark Law
TRADEMARK LAW
At L. P. Taylor Law, we understand that your brand is one of your most valuable assets. Our trademark practice focuses on protecting your intellectual property by ensuring that your trademarks are properly registered, defended, and enforced.
Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding into new markets, or defending your brand against infringement, our firm will guide you through every stage of the trademark process.
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these elements that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services from those of others. A strong trademark is essential for building and protecting your brand identity, which helps customers recognize and trust your products or services.
Trademarks can include:
- Business names
- Logos
- Slogans
- Product names
- Service marks
- Trade dress (packaging or product design)
Comprehensive Trademark Services
Trademark Search And Clearance
Before filing a trademark application, it is critical to conduct a thorough search to ensure that your proposed trademark is unique and not already in use by another business. Our attorney performs comprehensive trademark searches and analyses to assess the availability of your desired trademark. We evaluate potential conflicts with existing trademarks and advise on the likelihood of registration success.
Key services include:
- Full trademark searches across U.S. databases and international registers.
- Analysis of potential conflicts with similar marks.
- Legal opinions on the availability and strength of your mark.
Trademark Application And Registration
Registering your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is essential for establishing your legal rights to the mark and deterring others from using it. We handle all aspects of the trademark application process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements to increase the chances of successful registration.
Our services include:
- Preparing and filing trademark applications with the USPTO.
- Drafting precise descriptions of goods and services.
- Responding to Office Actions or inquiries from the USPTO.
International Trademark Registration
For businesses expanding internationally, protecting your brand in foreign markets is crucial. Our firm assists clients with trademark registration through international treaties like the Madrid Protocol, as well as individual country filings.
Services include:
- Madrid Protocol filings for international protection.
- Coordinating with foreign counsel for country-specific applications.
- Managing global trademark portfolios.
Trademark Portfolio Management
As your business grows, so does the complexity of managing your trademark portfolio. We provide ongoing portfolio management services to ensure that your trademarks are properly maintained, renewed, and protected across all jurisdictions.
Portfolio management services include:
- Monitoring deadlines for renewal and maintenance filings.
- Advising on strategic trademark acquisitions and expansions.
- Tracking the use of your marks in the marketplace.
Trademark Enforcement And Litigation
When your trademark is infringed upon, it is essential to take swift and decisive action to protect your brand. Our attorney will enforce trademark rights through cease-and-desist letters, opposition proceedings, and litigation.
Enforcement services include:
- Investigating trademark infringement and unfair competition.
- Sending cease-and-desist letters to infringers.
- Filing oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
- Representing clients in federal court litigation involving trademark disputes.
Trademark Monitoring And Maintenance
Trademark rights can be lost if not properly maintained or defended. We offer trademark monitoring services to alert you to potential infringing uses of similar marks. We also handle ongoing maintenance, ensuring that your trademarks remain valid and in full force.
Key services include:
- Monitoring USPTO filings and global trademark databases for similar marks.
- Tracking and addressing potential infringers.
- Handling renewals and periodic filings to maintain the validity of your trademarks.
Trademark Licensing And Transactions
Trademarks are valuable business assets that can be licensed or sold. Our attorney will assist with negotiating and drafting trademark licensing agreements and other transactions that involve your intellectual property.
Services include:
- Drafting and negotiating trademark license agreements.
- Structuring brand collaborations and co-branding agreements.
- Handling the sale, transfer, or assignment of trademarks.
Domain Name Disputes And Cyber-squatting
In today’s digital age, protecting your trademarks online is just as important as in traditional markets. We represent clients in domain name disputes, including cases of cyber-squatting, and help reclaim infringing domains.
Services include:
- Filing domain name disputes through the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP).
- Recovering domain names that infringe on your trademarks.
- Negotiating settlements with domain squatters.
Our Trademark Process
Our streamlined trademark process ensures that your intellectual property is protected from the outset:
- Case Evaluation and Strategy: We start with a case evaluation to understand your business, branding strategy, and trademark needs. Based on this information, we create a custom plan to protect your trademarks in the U.S. and internationally.
- Trademark Search: We conduct a thorough search to ensure that your desired trademark is available and advise on the risks of potential conflicts.
- Application Filing: We prepare and file your trademark application with the USPTO, providing guidance and feedback on any issues that may arise.
- Office Actions: If the USPTO raises any concerns about your application, we will respond promptly and effectively to address these issues.
- Registration and Enforcement: Once your trademark is registered, we help you maintain and enforce your rights, whether through monitoring, litigation, or licensing.
Why Choose Us for Trademark Services?
Expert Knowledge
Skilled in trademark law to protect your brand.
Comprehensive Support
Full services from search to enforcement.
Global Reach
Managing trademarks domestically and internationally.
Client-Focused
Tailored strategies to meet your business goals.