Trademarks
Here at Lerner Greenberg Stemer, we are your trusted partner in safeguarding your brand identity. If you’re launching a new business, developing a product, or just looking to protect your brand’s unique elements, understanding the power of trademarks is essential to protecting your interests.
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase that identifies and distinguishes your products or services from those of others. It’s what makes your brand recognizable—like the distinctive logo on a coffee cup, a catchy slogan, or a unique product design. Trademarks are not just about logos; they encapsulate the essence of your brand’s reputation and goodwill in the marketplace.
Why is a Trademark Important?
Trademarks are vital for protecting your brand. They prevent confusion in the market, stopping others from using a similar identity that could deceive customers or dilute your brand. By registering a trademark, you gain the exclusive rights to use your brand elements in your market sector, providing legal leverage against imitators and counterfeiters.
How Lerner Greenberg Stemer Can Help?
The team at Lerner Greenberg Stemer, specializes in all aspects of Trademark Law. We understand that your brand is your business’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide comprehensive protection. Here’s what we can do for you:
Tailored Strategy:
We evaluate your brand needs and develop a personalized trademark strategy, considering both current needs and future growth.
Registration and Enforcement:
We handle the registration process, ensuring your trademark is filed correctly and efficiently. We also provide vigilant enforcement services to protect against infringement.
Expert Advice:
Our experienced attorneys break down complex legal concepts into clear, understandable language, so you know exactly how your trademark protects your business.
Protecting your trademark means protecting the very essence of your business. Let Lerner Greenberg Stemer help you secure your brand and ensure that what makes your business unique stays uniquely yours.
Reach out today to start the conversation about your trademark needs.
Trademarks Videos
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What can I do if Someone is Using My Trademark?
You discover that someone is using your trademark in commerce on goods that are not yours. -
How do I Register My Trademark?
Many people ask, “what are the information items I need to provide to my attorney in order to file a trademark application?” -
What Makes a Strong Trademark?
A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, color, or combination of these things that identifies your goods or services. -
Supplemental Register
Ideally, your trademark is a unique word or design. -
Trademark Likelihood of Confusion
The concept of Trademark Likelihood of Confusion is fundamental in the world of intellectual property law. -
Filing an International Trademark
Client comes in, he has his U.S. trademark he’s received or at least he’s filed for it
Trademarks FAQ
A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
You register a trademark by filing a trademark application with the relevant government office, such as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the United States.
Benefits include exclusive rights to use the mark nationwide, legal presumption of ownership, and the ability to bring an infringement lawsuit in federal court.
Yes, a slogan can be trademarked if it serves the purpose of distinguishing goods or services from those of other entities.
TM indicates that a trademark is being claimed but not yet officially registered. ® indicates that the trademark is registered.
Trademark protection lasts as long as the trademark is in use and its registration is regularly renewed.
Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered trademark owned by someone else in a way that may cause confusion among consumers.
Yes, a domain name can be trademarked if it functions as a branding and identification tool for a website’s goods or services.
A service mark is similar to a trademark but identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product.
If another party’s use of a mark causes confusion about the source of products or services, it may constitute infringement. Consulting with an IP attorney can provide a more detailed analysis.