Protecting 20,000 brands every day requires break-through thinking and innovation.
We know. It is what we do.
At Merchant & Gould, we recognize the value of trademarks and brand management in today's global economy. With trademark attorneys who concentrate solely or primarily on trademark and unfair competition matters, an extensive network of international associates and a talented team of experienced trademark paralegals, we offer a full range of trademark services and provide insight and guidance on the most complicated issues facing brand owners.
These include:
- Trademark Search and Clearance
- Prosecution and Maintenance
- Trademark Protection: Enforcement and Litigation
- Complimentary U.S. Watch Service
- Licensing / Transfer of Rights
- Due Diligence and Audits of IP Portfolios
- Internet / E-Commerce Issues
- Unfair Competition
- False Advertising
- Oppositions and Cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Domain Name Disputes
Consistently recognized as a top filer of trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), M&G has particular expertise and experience with enforcing and defending trademark and trade dress rights. Our intellectual property lawyers prosecute and defend a variety of trademark infringement, unfair competition and counterfeiting actions in federal courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and the International Trade Commission. Our staff includes former Examining Attorneys from the USPTO who collectively have examined more than 15,000 federal trademark applications.
Combined, these resources add up to one simple thing: Merchant & Gould's ability to provide superior counseling to clients and effective representation in all matters affecting trademarks, brands and related intellectual property rights.
