Trademark Laws and Statutes (Part B)

How is my trademark protected?

To protect your trademark, you must make your own effort to safeguard your intellectual property. Although the USPTO grants the legal protection of trademarks, they do not police them or enforce the law. As a trademark owner, you must take the necessary steps to prevent infringement upon your property rights.

If you see that another business is using your trademark, you can send a "cease and desist" letter to notify the infringer. If the infringer refuses to stop using your trademark, you can file an infringement lawsuit. You can do so with the professional help of a New York business lawyer.

By filing an infringement lawsuit, you may be eligible for compensation for the damages that were caused by the trademark infringement. There are also companies who conduct "trademark watches" to monitor for possible infringement.

How long will my trademark last?

Trademarks do not have an expiration date. They are legally protected as long as they are used for business purposes. Once your trademark is officially registered, you must renew it between the 5th and 6th year after initial registration. After that, you must renew it once every 10 years. To renew your trademark, you can get help of a New York business lawyer who can help you to ensure you never miss a registration deadline.

How can a New York business lawyer help me?

A professional New York business lawyer is proficient in trademark law. A lawyer can help you secure the rights to protect your intellectual property. Once your original trademark is registered, a lawyer can do everything that is necessary to protect your intellectual property. If your trademark is infringed upon, your New York business attorney can represent you in a court of law.

Offering expert trademark and business help in New York, New Jersey and nationwide, business and franchise attorney Charles N. Internicola is ready to answer your questions about franchise, national and international trademarks, and any critical business matters that may arise. Contact us today - 1-800-976-4904




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