Trademarks

A trademark is a word or logo that identifies a product, good, or service. If done correctly, trademarks can establish consumer trust, and distinguish your company and product from your competitors. Because of this, representation and help with the clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and defense of trademarks is necessary. We offer a free consultation, a free preliminary search and clearance, and a flat fee for initial trademark applications.

It is also important to protect these trademarks, as well as other instances of intellectual and physical property, with copyrights. A copyright is the legal right to own and control a work, or idea, that you originally authored. With extensive experience in the acquisition and enforcement of copyrights, Manevitz Law Firm can ensure your firm does everything to protect the work that is rightfully yours.

Trademark Applications and Office Actions

Registering for a trademark is essential for an idea, image, product, or service. By registering for a trademark, you employ necessary protection for your product, greater deterrence of competitors, and greater remedies if someone does infringe onto your property. While the benefits of trademark protection can be vast, the process can be filled with complicated paperwork and confusing actions; because of this, knowledgeable representation is imperative. The attorneys at Menewitz Law Firm have the knowledge, resources, and experience to guide you through the federal trademark search and registration process.

Trademark Oppositions and Cancellation Proceedings

When a trademark application surfaces that could be detrimental to your business, action is often necessary. This action, known as a “trademark opposition”, is a great way to protect your business, product, or idea from potential monetary damage. This process is very similar to tradition litigations, as motions are usually filed and decided by a neutral third party; for this reason, the presence of an attorney is essential. If a trademark that you feel could cause confusion in your target market and directly affect your product or service is in the process of being applied for, it’s time to take action. With a knowledgeable and experienced attorney, you can prevent a trademark too similar to yours from entering the market, and protect the market you’ve worked hard to flourish in.