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Trademark / Service Mark Registration and
Infringement/Dilution Litigation
Trademark law protects
consumers from being confused about the source of
goods and services. It pays to be proactive in the
selection, adoption and protection of trademarks and
service marks.
Worden Thane has represented a variety of small- and
medium-sized businesses help recognize and protect
the value of their business and product names, logos
and trade dress.1 As Montana
businesses migrate to the web and extend their reach
beyond the borders of our state, they have found
increasing problems with other businesses attempting
to use their marks.
Worden Thane can assist in checking the availability
and protection of your trademark and trade dress
interests. We walk you through the federal
trademark registration process, and respond to
variety of concerns that may come up along the way.
We have experience in defending and prosecuting
opposition actions before the Trademark Trial and
Appeal Board. Additionally, Worden Thane has
represented many businesses in prosecuting and
defending actions for trademark infringement, unfair
competition and related litigation in both state and
federal district courts.
Finally, Worden Thane has experience in secured
transactions and intellectual property licenses and
assignments, including negotiating, drafting and
recording licenses and assignments as required. In
purchasing and selling a business, it is not
uncommon for the parties and attorneys to overlook
the proper assignment of marks or documentation of
security interests in marks.
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1The
distinctive packaging or design of a product that
promotes the product and distinguishes it from other
products in the marketplace -- for example, the
shape of Frangelico liqueur bottles. Trade
dress can be protected under trademark law if a
showing can be made that the average consumer would
likely be confused as to the product origin if
another product were allowed to appear in similar
dress.
You may also read our
online article about
Trademarks.
If you need assistance
with a trademark issue, please contact:
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