Trademarks are vital assets for any business. If someone is infringing on your trademarked property, enforcing your rights in a timely and strategic manner is critical.
Ford Banister LLC has successfully represented clients in litigation cases involving a range of trademark infringement issues, including counterfeiting, unfair competition, and trademark dilution.
Understanding, protecting, and enforcing your rights is a must.
If someone has violated your intellectual property rights, seeking justice in the form of litigation is a viable option, and demanding monetary damages and the payment of all attorney fees.
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is any distinctive sign or symbol that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one company from those of other entities. Trademarks can be logos, word marks, jingles, specific colors, or even a unique scent. Anything that distinctly conveys the identity of your brand can count as a trademark.
A trademark is a form of intellectual property and symbols to denote a trademark include “TM”, “SM”, and “®”.
Trademarks serve as a representation of the origin and quality of goods or services, thereby helping to build and retain customer loyalty.
What does a trademark litigation attorney do?
A trademark litigation attorney fights for your intellectual property rights to help keep your business’s property protected.
A Trademark litigation attorney’s goal is to stop the trademark infringement from continuing while demanding proper compensation be paid to you for the violation of your intellectual property rights.
When your trademark is infringed, your attorney may send a written notice instructing the infringing entity to immediately cease and desist, to surrender or destroy goods containing trademarked property, and to pay any monetary damages that have accrued. Failure to respond in the expected manner by the infringing entity may result in litigation. However, in most cases, especially where counterfeiters are located outside of the United States, your attorney will proceed to litigation in order to immediately stop the damage caused to your business and prevent the counterfeiters from destroying evidence and moving assets overseas, out of reach of American courts.
At Ford Banister LLC, our attorneys are experienced in representing clients in and out of a courtroom. Our legal team is no stranger to the inside of a courtroom, and if we have to pursue formal litigation to deliver the justice you deserve, then that’s exactly what we will do.
When someone infringes on your trademark, they are directly attacking your business’s reputation, going after your profits, and attempting to build upon your success.
Our legal team knows how to create formidable legal strategies to protect and defend your intellectual property and obtain the financial compensation that you are entitled to.
Defending against claims and enforcing your trademark rights
Ford Banister, LLC represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving a trademark infringement claim.
- Enforcement of Trademark Rights: Actively taking action against unauthorized uses of your trademark to prevent dilution and confusion in the market.
- Defending Against Claims: Representing clients in legal disputes over alleged trademark violations, ensuring their rights are defended and upheld.
For help or questions pertaining to trademark infringement, contact our legal team today.
When can I use the ® symbol?
The “®” symbol is used to indicate that your trademark is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This symbol can only be legally used after the USPTO has officially registered your trademark and not during the application process. Using the “®” symbol with a non-registered trademark may be considered fraudulent and potentially lead to legal issues.
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Trademarks are not just legal assets but are integral to maintaining the unique identity and integrity of your brand. With Ford Banister LLC, your intellectual property is in capable hands.
Contact our team through our website or by calling us at 212-500-3268.
