Intellectual Property Attorney

Comprehensive Intellectual Property Services

Intellectual property law encompasses the legal protection of creative, inventive, and proprietary business assets. An effective IP strategy goes beyond registration — it includes licensing, monitoring, enforcement, and integration with your overall business strategy.

Our IP practice serves clients from initial brand selection and clearance through federal registration, licensing negotiations, and infringement enforcement in federal court.

IP Portfolio Strategy

IP audit and portfolio assessment
IP strategy aligned with business goals
Brand protection roadmap development
IP due diligence for acquisitions and investments
IP licensing strategy and structuring

Trademark Services

Trademark clearance search and analysis
USPTO trademark application filing and prosecution
International trademark registration (Madrid Protocol)
Office action responses and appeals
Trademark monitoring and watch services
Infringement demand letters and enforcement

Copyright Services

Copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright licensing and assignment agreements
DMCA takedown notices and counter-notices
Work-for-hire and ownership documentation
Copyright infringement cease-and-desist and litigation

Trade Secret & Confidentiality

Trade secret identification and protection strategy
NDA and confidentiality agreement drafting
Employee and contractor IP assignment agreements
Trade secret misappropriation litigation

400+Trademarks Filed

150+Copyright Registrations

50+IP Disputes Resolved

12+Countries Served

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FAQ — Intellectual Property

Do I need to register my trademark to have trademark rights?

No — trademark rights arise from use, not registration. However, federal registration with the USPTO provides significant additional benefits: nationwide priority over later users, the ability to use the ® symbol, customs recordal to block infringing imports, access to federal courts, and presumption of exclusive rights nationwide. Registration is almost always worth the investment for any business with a meaningful brand.

What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright?

Trademarks protect brand identifiers — names, logos, slogans — used to distinguish your products or services from competitors. Copyrights protect original creative works — written content, images, software, music, and other artistic expression. Most businesses need both: trademark protection for their brand and copyright protection for their creative content. Our IP attorneys provide a complete IP strategy that covers all relevant protections.

Someone is using my trademark — what can I do?

If someone is using a mark that is confusingly similar to yours, you may have a claim for trademark infringement. We typically begin with a cease-and-desist letter demanding the infringer stop using the mark. If they refuse, we can pursue federal litigation seeking an injunction, damages, and attorney's fees. If the mark was registered, you may also be entitled to enhanced damages for willful infringement.