Trademark registration & protection
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regulates trademark registration in San Diego County at the federal level. If you are weighing whether to register a trademark, Karl Neidert & Associates can help you arrive at an informed decision.
What is a trademark?
According to the USPTO, a trademark is the right to “protect words, names, symbols, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services from those manufactured or sold by others and to indicate the source of the goods.”
Trademark or patent prosecution is the legal term used when applying for or registering a trademark or patent. While patents provide a limited time of protection, trademark protection lasts as long as the mark is kept in commercial use.
Reasons to register a trademark
A variety of reasons make trademark registration worthwhile for many businesses:
- To establish a claim of ownership
- To provide an exclusive right of use throughout the United States in connection with goods and services included in the registration
- To provide a basis for legal action
- To register the trademark in foreign countries
- To file with the U.S. Customs Service to prevent foreign imports that would infringe upon your trademark
If you are looking to release a new product or service, want to change a trademark, or simply are seeking protection for an existing trademark, a knowledgeable a knowledgeable trademark lawyer in San Diego County can do a search, advise availability, and provide a legal opinion. A search determines whether a similar trademark is already in use. When evaluating a trademark application, federal government attorneys deny trademark registration for marks that could be confusing or deceptive to consumers.
Our firm can manage every aspect of USPTO procedure and deal with the USPTO on your behalf. This includes appealing to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board regarding a final refusal.
Get trademark protection in San Diego County from a skilled and experienced lawyer
Disputes over trademarks often arise between businesses and entrepreneurs. Karl Neidert & Associates represents clients in San Diego County trademark defense cases. We also bring plaintiff action on behalf of our clients in cases involving trademark infringement in San Diego County.
Arrange a consultation to discuss trademark litigation in San Diego County Rely on our expertise for trademark protection in San Diego County. Call 858-207-6469 or contact us online today to arrange a confidential, no obligation consultation.