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Seth Wiener
Ross Brandborg
Scott Stram
Jake Siciliano
Richard Gora
Michael Wieser
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Brig Ricks
Ken Emanuelson
Jarad Dickinson
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Houston Copyright Attorneys
Our Houston copyright attorneys & lawyers can help you register a copyright for your original work of authorship. This will ensure that you have documented proof of your copyright ownership. Because, if you don't file it, you can't sue if someone uses your work.
Once registered, the copyright lawyer you chose can also assist you with the development of licensing and/or distribution agreements so you can collect royalties on your original work of authorship. The copyright attorneys & lawyers on UpCounsel represent entrepreneurs, musicians, actors, artists, TV producers, and authors. Our Houston copyright attorneys can also assist you with fighting copyright infringement in the case a party infringes on any of your copyrights, as they'll seek to prevent it and seek damages from any and all infringers. Many attorneys also have expertise in defending clients against claims of infringement.
There are three types of copyright: usage, full, and unique. Usage means the buyer gets to use the article one time, but the writer can use it again or resell it. Full rights will give the buyer all rights; they can even place their name on the article, saying they wrote it. Your copyright attorney can explain further details about the different kinds of copyright.
Copyright ©, the least expensive form of protection, means literally "the right to copy" an original creation. Original works of authorship include: Movies, drawings, books, works of art, music, textile and jewelry designs, photographs, lyrics, computer programs, paintings, architectural works, including blue prints and maps.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 155 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Texas
Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Very informative"
Joshua W
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Round Rock,
TX,
about 2 months ago
Trademark Search x3
"Ross was a huge help with my trademark search and application. He made the process easy and caught important details. I’m feeling confident about the approval thanks to him!"
Mohammad E
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Houston,
TX,
3 months ago
Register Trademark
"Extremely prompt in responses and filing"
P M
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Austin,
TX,
about 1 year ago
Register Trademark
"Quick responses. Looking forward to working with Edward."
Kyle C
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Houston,
TX,
over 1 year ago
Register Trademark
"Prompt professional service.. highly recommend"
Jeffrey K
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Spring,
TX,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"I prefer to work with people who are concise and thorough in their communication. So I would definitely choose Lauri again. She is excellent."
Todd S
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Austin,
TX,
over 1 year ago
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Register Trademark
"Very impressive! Extremely happy with the work and how quickly it was completed."
Wilana O
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Magnolia,
TX,
almost 2 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Jason is an excellent IP Attorney whom you can trust. This is my second experience with Jason."
Cyriac A
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Houston,
TX,
over 2 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Liz was great to work with. She communicated clearly and delivered as promised."
Jeff C
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Austin,
TX,
over 3 years ago
Assist with Copyright Infringement
"I got my all questions answered, followed up with resources to read so I can educate myself even more. Excellent service. Highly recommend!"
Tom Z
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Santa Monica,
CA,
over 3 years ago
Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Michael is a highly professional, and personable attorney. He provided thoughtful expert advice, and went above and beyond what I expected. I look forward to working with him in this matter, and future trademark matters."
Misteri S
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Austin,
TX,
almost 4 years ago
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Register Copyright
"Great communication, and gave us exactly what we needed."
Kareem G
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Pasadena,
TX,
almost 4 years ago
Register Trademark
"Extremely satisfied with the work of Richard Eldredge. Clear and concise communicator, fast response times, and sets proper expectations."
Charles F
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Allen,
TX,
almost 4 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Highly communicative, and responsive. Would recommend."
Jeanette W
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Austin,
TX,
about 4 years ago
Register Trademark
"Great and timely."
Latonya S
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Grand Prairie,
TX,
almost 5 years ago
Register Trademark
"Carlos did get my trademark done and was knowledgeable in the trademark process and search. However, he did not double-check his work, showed up late to our meeting and gave me a deadline he missed by at least three weeks. I can overlook being late or missing deadlines, but the big mistake was Carlos using my home address against my wishes when filing with the USPTO. I clarified at least a few times how important it was to me to keep my home address private and I provided him with my PO Box. He confirmed he would take care of this on the initial filing. After he filed, I noticed my home address listed on the USPTO website. I mentioned my displeasure and asked Carlos if he could fix his error. Carlos messaged me that he would update the address with the USPTO. He took a screenshot of edits that looked official and sent this to me. Three months later, I am getting spam sent to my home address. After receiving several unwanted spam packages, I double-checked his update on the USPTO website and noticed his update did not go through. I called Carlos and messaged him asking why this did not go as planned and how important it was to again fix his error. When he called me back, he had the nerve to ask if it was urgent to get the updated address taken care of. The urgency is that you made my home address public against my wishes! He mentioned it may take up to two business days to take care of it. I checked back the next week and it's still NOT done! Finally, I made the address change myself, thankfully it went through on my first try. Never again…"
Brian F
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Round Rock,
TX,
about 5 years ago
Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Lia was a big help. She's very knowledgeable and keeps in communication with you. I highly recommend."
Shawn B
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Houston,
TX,
about 5 years ago
Register Copyright
"Awesome! Steven was great to work with, I would absolutely recommend him again!"
John L
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Dallas,
TX,
over 5 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Neil did an outstanding job thoroughly vetting TM options for our business and providing objective guidance around which options were the most viable. Great communication and goes above and beyond to get the job done."
Baxter M
.
Greenville,
TX,
over 5 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Excellent experience. She is very knowledgeable and helpful."
Luis C
.
El Paso,
TX,
over 5 years ago
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Key Takeaways:
- Trademark Class 9 covers a wide range of scientific, nautical, and electronic goods, including modern electronics, software, and scientific devices.
- Examples of goods under Class 9 include scientific instruments, electrical apparatus, teaching tools, data processing equipment, and fire-extinguishing devices.
- Items such as clocks, kitchen tools, and certain personal care devices are excluded from Class 9.
- Class 9 often overlaps with related classes, like Class 42 for scientific and technological services, necessitating careful selection.
- Properly submitting a trademark specimen and understanding coordinated classes can streamline the registration process.
- Mistakes in class selection or goods description can delay trademark approval, reinforcing the value of professional guidance.
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Trademark cancellation is the legal process of removing a registered trademark from the books. This allows the trademark to be registered by another party.
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Trademarks offer the owner protections against the unauthorized use of any symbol, words, phrases, or identifying elements of a business that are unique and specific to your brand identity. There are two ways to file for trademark protection in the United States. The most well-known of these is to register a federal trademark under the Lanham Act. This provides protection over a mark not just throughout the United States but across all its possessions and territories.
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In its simplest form, your brand is your image. It is what the public sees and thinks about your company. A trademark is a specific aspect of your brand which has legal protection as it is a unique identifier for you.
Trademarks can be specific words or phrases, such as slogans, which are a vital part of your company's brand. They can be
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A trademark protects a slogan, phrase, word, company name, logo, or design that identifies a company and/or its goods. A logo is a symbol or design used by a company that may fall under trademark protection laws. Many businesses choose to apply for trademark protection on their logos. When approved, a trademark restricts others from using an exact or similar mark.
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