Attorney Protection of Your Trademarks

	Trademark Infringement
	The essence of a trademark infringement is whether or not the mark is confusingly similar to your mark. Trademark owners have an obligation to police their marks and make sure that third parties are not infringing upon their rights. Trademarks can be infringed upon in many different ways. It is not necessary to have a trademark registration in order to win a trademark law suit. However, additional rights and remedies are available with a registered trademark. In some countries, your mark must be registered in order to bring a trademark infringement claim.
	We have handled many trademark infringement claims from both sides, the infringer and the accused. Every case and situation is fact specific and must be analyzed accordingly. Depending upon the nature of the situation will dictate the best course of action to take in the situation. As can be expected, it is almost always best to consider your options and try and negotiate a resolution to the situation. Trademark infringement suits can be very expensive.
	In the United States, a registered trademark owner may claim and seek payment of its attorneys fees in a willful infringement case. These are difficult to prove. On the other hand, in many foreign countries the looser of a suit will pay for the attorney fees of the winning party.
	I would be pleased to discuss your particular situation and provide guidance on how best to approach the situation. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your case.
	We utilize the expertise of particular individuals to assist in these cases. By taking the team approach to litigation we can more effectively represent your interests in these types of cases.