Dallas provides an unmatched combination of a thriving corporate community and an excellent quality of life in one of the most dynamic cities in the nation. With its many parks, cultural institutions, and prestigious medical centers like Baylor University Medical Center, the city is a great spot to live and do business. An experienced intellectual property attorney is an invaluable asset for any organization, whether it’s a startup trying to protect its name or a well-established corporation fighting against trademark infringement. You can secure and protect your trademarks with the assistance of a Dallas patent attorney.
Trademark Law: What Is It?
Anything that visually represents one company’s goods and services and is distinctive from those of another—be it a word, symbol, logo, phrase, sound, smell, color, or design—is considered a trademark. Both federal and state laws, such as the Lanham Act and the US Patent and Trademark Office, provide protection for trademarks. The owner of a registered trademark has the right to send a cease-and-desist letter or sue in federal court to anybody who uses the mark without authorization.
In order to have your trademark registered with the USPTO, you need to fill out an application and send it in with proof of commercial usage. If you need help filling out this application or filing the necessary paperwork, a trademark attorney can help. The lawyer can also look up existing trademarks to see if there are any potential disputes. If a dispute arises, the applicant’s lawyer can state that the mark has become unique via commercial usage, while the opposing lawyer can say that the mark is descriptive and hence not eligible for registration.
Trademark registration grants protection for products and services in any of the 45 categories recognized by the USPTO. Classes 1–34 for goods and services and classes 35–45 for services are available for international registration as well. Furthermore, common law rights might provide trademark protection.
When someone else uses your brand in a way that might mislead customers or weaken your mark, it could be considered trademark infringement. There might be monetary damages as a result of this, which could be deliberate or accidental. A trademark infringement lawsuit might help you get your money back and stop others from infringing on your brand.
The intellectual property lawyers in Dallas at The Law Spot will fight for your rights and safeguard your assets. Our company has built its reputation as a frontrunner in trademark law by thoroughly navigating the intricate and constantly evolving legal terrain. From the first trademark application to legal trademark enforcement, we can help you every step of the way. We take great pride in our status as Lead Counsel Verified by FindLaw. This designation is a result of FindLaw’s rigorous qualification and ethics examinations of our company and attorneys. Whatever our customers’ needs may be, we will do our utmost to offer them top-notch legal counsel.