We help our clients ensure that their trademarks are eligible for federal protection and are not infringing on any third party’s IP before they decide to use a business name, purchase an expensive domain, or invest thousands into branding and advertising. If you plan to make a significant investment in your brand, let us conduct the proper due diligence upfront to ensure you have clear rights to the mark!

If you’re serious about your brand and want to ensure that your business has exclusive rights to your name, logo or tagline, registration with the USPTO is a must. Benefits of registration include notice to the public of your ownership of the mark, exclusive right to use the mark in connection with the goods/services listed in the registration, increased brand authority, and meaningful recourse in the event of an infringement.

In addition to clearing and registering your trademark, we also provide monitoring services to ensure that you have an opportunity to oppose any applications believed to infringe upon your mark within the applicable USPTO deadlines.

Did you receive a cease and desist letter from another business claiming you’ve infringed on their intellectual property? Or did you discover someone else using your trademark or original content and want to know what your rights are and force them to stop? Schedule a consultation to find out what your rights are and what steps you can take today to enforce them. 

Sometimes a cease and desist sent to an IP infringer is not enough. In these cases, the next step may be to send DMCA notices to the infringer’s host/ISP, or to initiate a dispute on the online platform (such as Amazon or Facebook) where the infringement is occurring. We can help you draft such notices and navigate platform-specific enforcement procedures.

Are you worried about an employee or contractor disclosing your proprietary information to the public, to a competitor, or their next employer? We can help you put systems in place to protect your secret sauce – including drafting of necessaryNDAs and drafting written procedures for the handling of confidential information – to ensure that your trade secrets receive maximum protection.

While “licensing” refers to the permission you grant to another business (or individual) to use your IP, “assignment” refers to the outright sale of those assets to a third party. In order for the assignment to be effective, it is important to have a clear Assignment Agreement in place that covers all the essential elements of the transaction. 

Trademark coexistence agreements are contracts in which the parties agree to use similar trademarks without interfering in each other’s businesses or customer relationships. If you are considering entering into a coexistence agreement, it is important that you contact counsel immediately to discuss the potential risks and have one drafted specifically for your needs.

Whether you need IP provisions drafted for an employment agreement; independent contractor agreement; website legal documents; affiliate agreement; online course terms and conditions; e-commerce terms of purchase; or any other business contract, we’ve got your back!