INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We represent individuals and companies that need to protect their investment of time and capital in original, creative work. This can take the form of state, federal or international trademark, service mark, or trade name registration, federal copyright registration, licensing agreements, procedures and agreements for the protection of trade secrets, and other like arrangements.

We also prosecute and defend claims trademark and copyright infringement, infringement of other intellectual property and publicity rights, and theft of trade secrets.

We help clients select appropriate trademarks and service marks, prepare them for registration, and represent the clients throughout the registration process. The United States Patent and Trademark Office publishes helpful materials and is worth an online visit if you have general questions concerning such matters.

We do not handle patents but can refer clients to patent lawyers having the necessary expertise.

Point of information: Under United States law, trademark rights are established and maintained by actual, sustained and regular usage of the mark in connection with the goods or services. The registration of a United States trademark is not necessary in order to create trademark rights and does not immediately and conclusively establish the exclusive right to use a particular trademark. Registration has advantages as well as disadvantages, which are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.