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Trademarking
Technology Law and Trademarks: What Should I Know?
Attorney Daniel Batterman of Lipresti Law in Worcester has been practicing many areas of technology law, including trademarks, for years. Technology law has complicated rules, especially regarding trademarks and other forms of intellectual property. Read more about the trademarking process below. If you’re filing for a trademark or are disputing a trademark, get in touch with Attorney Batterman today!
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a form of intellectual property, which typically includes filing for ownership over a specific design, sign, or combination of both. Trademarks can be filed for and owned by individuals or businesses.
How Do I File for a Trademark?
Filing for a trademark includes processing an application through the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office). If you’re ready to file for a trademark, you’ll need to select a mark format before registering. The ‘mark format’ is a clear drawing of the sign or design you’re looking to protect and is a necessary piece of information to include in your filing process before the USPTO can give you a filing date.
When Can I Be Approved for a Trademark?
Once your trademark request has been submitted with a clear drawing of the design you wish to trademark, it’s up to you to monitor the progress of approval. When the USPTO is reviewing your trademark request, the USPTO will typically assign a designated attorney from their office to review the drawing and make sure it is not similar and/or bordering copyright infringement on other trademarks.
Why Would I Need an Attorney for the Trademark Process?
Hiring an attorney throughout the trademarking process becomes necessary during a couple scenarios: if your trademark has been denied OR if you’re currently a trademark owner and discover someone is using your trademark without permission (infringement on the trademark). Additionally, if the trademark you’re filing for requires an Office Action, a trademark attorney has the skill and experience to navigate concerns and move trademark requests along.
When Should I Hire a Trademark Attorney to Dispute Trademark Infringement?
Engaging an attorney like Daniel Batterman during a trademark dispute is essential. An experienced technology lawyer can help you address a legal strategy and curate evidence of trademark infringement. Additionally, in the event that a trademark dispute cannot be dropped mutually and without litigation, an attorney can help navigate the proceedings process.
Contact Lipresti Law near Boston, MA
Are you ready to talk with an expert trademark lawyer? Get in touch with Attorney Daniel Batterman today! Our office, based in the Worcester and greater Boston area, can help settle technology law disputes and navigate the trademarking process. Reach out to us today; we can’t wait to work with you!