At Merchant & Gould, we recognize the value of trademarks and brand management in today's global economy. Consistently recognized as a top filer of trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), M&G has particular experience with enforcing and defending trademark and trade dress rights. Our intellectual property attorneys 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.
- Search and availability clearance opinions
- Prosecution and maintenance and worldwide registration programs
- Trademark protection: enforcement, litigation and opposition and cancellation actions before the TTAB
- Complimentary U.S. Watch Service
- Licensing, transfer of rights and acquisition deals
- Due Diligence and Audits of IP Portfolios
- Sponsors and licensee relationship agreements
- Trade dress, product shapes and packaging
- Advertising, labeling and promotional statement clearance
- Sweepstakes, contests and games of skill
- Environmental statements
- False advertising and unfair competition
- Better Business Bureau National Advertising Division (NAD)
- Children’s Advertising Review Unit of the Better Business Bureau (CARU)
- ICANN domain name proceedings
- Customs
Merchant & Gould represents consumer goods and services clients such as:
- Food and beverage
- Luxury goods, apparel and other designer goods
- Clothing and Footwear
- Consumer retail
- Restaurants and hotels
- Cosmetics and cleaning goods
- Medical goods
- Vehicles, boats, industrial vehicles and sporting vehicles
- Tools and machinery
- Entertainment and education
- Pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements
- Toys and sporting goods
- Beverages, wine, beer and spirits
- Housewares, furniture, filtration products and building materials
- Electrical and electronics goods
- Telecommunications energy and utilities
- Airline and other transportation services
Merchant & Gould’s attorneys provide superior counseling to clients and effective representation in all matters affecting trademarks, brands and related intellectual property rights.
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