Trademarks and service marks are the distinctive marks of authenticity which identify a particular product or service. We work with our intellectual property clients to acquire and protect the names, marks and symbols used to identify their businesses, products, goods or services, both in the United States and abroad. Our counseling and representation extends to all facets of trademark law, including:
- Performing searches to determine the availability of names and marks for use and/or registration;
- Preparing and filing trademark applications in the U.S. and abroad;
- Prosecuting trademark applications;
- Representing clients in Opposition and Cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board;
- Advising on matters of marketing, advertising or promotion as it pertains to trademark use and protection;
- Supervising trademark audits and performing due diligence in the context of corporate structuring and restructuring;
- Handling issues relating to the transfer of marks or rights therein, such as by licensing, assignment, security agreements, mergers or acquisitions;
- Monitoring potentially infringing uses of our clients'marks in the U.S. and abroad;and
- Litigating issues of trademark grants, infringement, unfair trade practices, licensing and assignment.
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