Trademarks

Trademarks are among your company’s most valuable assets. Our trademark attorneys work with our clients to ensure their brands are protected in the markets and regions they serve.

Brooks Kushman is among the top trademark firms in the United States, protecting some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Led by creative, enthusiastic and trustworthy professionals, our trademark team works with you to fully understand, select and protect trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, slogans, tag lines and other branding content with your business objectives in mind. We understand trademarks are critical to marketing and building consumer confidence. We believe in our clients and we show it through the cars we drive, food we eat, office supplies we use, and the clothes we wear that carry our clients’ marks and we conduct ourselves so our clients believe in us. Our trademark attorneys are experts in managing all facets of domestic and international trademark portfolios, including:

• Strategic counseling – What are your goals and let's reach them!
• Availability analysis – Can you have it?
• Filing and examination – Let's get it.
• Registration, maintenance, and renewal - Let's keep it.
• Docketing – We'll watch the dates.
• Watching – Keeping an eye out for others.
• Oppositions and cancellations – Bringing and defending.
• Enforcement and Litigation – Protecting your rights.
• Licensing and sponsorship – Growing equity and recognition.
• Non-traditional marks (e.g., sound, smell, color) – Finding value everywhere.
• Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
• Domain name strategy and enforcement
• Internet issues

We are your eyes, ears, voice, tour guide, advocate, defender, and team member. To start, we assist clients in selecting a trademark by advising on availability and registrability. Once a mark is in place, we ensure our clients maintain their rights by formulating policies related to proper use and enforcement. Also, we negotiate licenses that maximize a brand's value and increase our client's bottom-line. Brooks Kushman has extensive experience in trademark licensing, both as a settlement tool and as a brand extension tool to increase profits.

Imposters got you down? Our experts have significant experience in resolving disputes, both in and out of court. Brooks Kushman’s experience includes infringement investigation, cease-and-desist demands, engagement with U.S. and foreign Customs agencies, eBay VeRO takedowns, copyright take-downs, domain name dispute resolution, civil counterfeiting seizures, criminal and administrative seizures and prosecutions (U.S. and foreign), and targeted litigation (U.S. and foreign) as appropriate. Being accused? Brooks Kushman has your back. We are skilled in defending our clients against claims of infringement by others. Each case is unique and is assessed thoroughly before proceeding. 

Brooks Kushman has no borders. We have a network of international associates, selected on the basis of quality and value. From Argentina to Zimbabwe, we work closely with our network of associates to provide a full range of trademark and copyright services

360° Portfolio Access
As part of our commitment to excellent service, Brooks Kushman offers clients access to their trademark portfolios through our web portal. This is a secure, password-protected portal that provides clients access to their trademark and patent portfolios online. Our portal is updated daily and is offered at no additional cost. Clients can view and print status, docket, and maintenance reports for proceedings worldwide.