Trademark
Trademarks are typically words, phrases, symbols, and/or designs that are used as source identifiers for particular products. The purpose of trademark law is to aid consumers in identifying and differentiating between brands, as well as to protect the trademark owner’s goodwill and reputation.
Our business department can assist you in filing a trademark and help to prevent third parties from using your trademark or a mark that is confusingly similar, assuring consumers that the products or services offered are identifiable to your brand. We can also assist in maintaining your trademark by handling renewals to ensure your protection remains in good standing.
Copyright
Copyright law protects your original creative works such as music, artwork, software, and literary works. Registering your work protects your creativity and these rights mean that others cannot use or profit from your copyrighted work without your consent.
Our business attorneys can assist you with advice on what works should be copyrighted and registration of such material to protect your creativity.
Domain Issues
Similar domain name conflicts can lead to a multitude of issues such as trademark disputes, cybersquatting claims, and possible consumer confusion. Our business department can review for existing trademarks, domain ownership, and any potential conflicts before you commence branding.
“Cybersquatters” are entities or individuals who register domain names containing or comprising the trademarks of others for the purpose of either trading upon the goodwill associated with the mark or in some cases by attempting to sell the domain name for a profit. When confronted with this situation, our business department can assist trademark owners with a variety of enforcement options, including representation in ICANN proceedings and ensuring compliance with the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP).
IP Enforcement / Defense
Safekeeping your intellectual property is essential to protecting the value of your business and brand. Our department assists our clients in enforcing their rights and defending against infringement claims. Monitoring and pursuing unauthorized use of your intellectual property is imperative to protecting your business.
In turn, sometimes disputes arise against clients. We prepare and send cease and desist notices, file DMCA takedown notices, and take other enforcement actions to protect your intellectual property rights.
Licensing
Licensing allows businesses to monetize their intellectual property while still keeping their ownership, it also allows others to benefit from that use. We assist clients with contractual agreements that allow third parties to use your website content/intellectual property in exchange for royalties or other types of consideration.
Trade Secrets
Our firm assists businesses in safeguarding their most valuable confidential information through comprehensive trade secret strategies. We help identify and protect trade secrets, draft robust confidentiality agreements, and implement internal policies to prevent misappropriation.
If a trade secret is threatened or misappropriated, we guide clients through enforcement options, including cease and desist letters, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Our goal is to protect your competitive advantage and ensure your proprietary information remains secure.
Privacy Notices
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA), which amended and added to the CCPA, both require businesses to inform consumers about the personal data that is collected from them, transparency with data practices, and what rights they have. Privacy notices are extremely important to help protect the business from fines or lawsuits, as well as to stay in compliance with privacy laws.
Our department will draft accurate privacy notices to assure you are in compliance with up to date laws, and are protected from any possible future disputes.
In addition, if your business operates a website, it is essential to have a GDPR-compliant privacy policy to protect the personal data of residents of the European Union. U.S. based companies, not just those established in the EU, with a strong web presence should also incorporate GDPR standards into their policies and practices.
Online Terms and Conditions
For any business with an online presence, clear and enforceable online terms and conditions are critical for protecting your business, setting user expectations, and limiting liability. Our team drafts comprehensive terms of service/use tailored to your website, platform, or services, covering issues such as user obligations, intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and dispute resolution.
Properly drafted terms help prevent misunderstandings, reduce legal risk, and ensure that your business relationships and online interactions are governed fairly and transparently.
