SPARTANBURG
324 E Saint John St, Ste B2
Spartanburg, SC 29302
ASHEVILLE
29 N Market St STE 402,
Asheville, NC 28801
JONESBOROUGH
111 E Main St #202,
Jonesborough, TN 37659
ROCK HILL
1565 Ebenezer Rd Suite 144,
Rock Hill, SC 29732
1 (833) 267-7529
Trademark Search & Clearance: Conducting trademark clearance searches and risk assessments to evaluate availability and registrability of proposed marks under the Lanham Act, including likelihood-of-confusion analysis pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1052(d).
Trademark Application & Registration: Preparing and filing trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in compliance with 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 and 1053, including use-based and intent-to-use applications, to secure enforceable federal trademark rights.
Trademark Portfolio Management: Providing strategic counsel on managing and expanding a trademark portfolio to align with business growth and international expansion.
Trademark Monitoring & Enforcement: Assisting with identification of unauthorized trademark use and enforcement of trademark rights under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114 and 1125, including cease-and-desist actions and administrative proceedings where appropriate.
Office Action Responses & Oppositions: Responding to USPTO office actions, handling opposition proceedings, and resolving disputes to secure trademark rights.
Trademark Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in infringement cases, cancellation proceedings, and trademark-related disputes before courts and administrative bodies. Representation includes, but is not limited to State Courts, Federal Courts, and the Trademark Trials and Appeal Board.
Trademark Licensing & Transactions: Drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, assignments, and co-branding arrangements to maximize trademark value.
Trademark Renewals & Maintenance: Ensuring ongoing compliance with renewal deadlines and legal requirements to maintain trademark registrations.
Trademark Registration – Assistance with filing and registering trademarks at the federal level to secure exclusive rights in marks used in commerce, in accordance with 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051–1053, including use-based and intent-to-use applications before the USPTO.
Trademark Enforcement – Legal action to address unauthorized use of trademarks and unfair competition under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114 and 1125, including cease-and-desist efforts, oppositions, cancellations, and federal litigation when necessary.
Brand Protection Strategy – Counseling on proactive brand protection, including portfolio planning, monitoring, licensing, and maintenance obligations required under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1058 and 1059, to preserve trademark rights and avoid abandonment.