Greer Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Lauri Donahue
Ross Brandborg
Jake Siciliano
Richard Gora
Michael Wieser
Katie Centolella
James Smedley
John Ray
Yvenne King
Kenneth Shiau
Greer Trademark Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Greer Trademark Attorneys
Our experienced Greer trademark attorneys & lawyers represent individuals and businesses with everything they need to secure and protect their trademarks. Our attorneys can help individuals with everything from trademark clearance searches to determine whether the desired mark is available for adoption, use, and registration. By reviewing the search reports thoroughly, they can conclusively determine the extent to which a mark is already being used and the potential success of filing a trademark.
Trademark licensing can be complex, but our trademark attorneys have experience drafting agreements on behalf of both licensees and trademark owners - thus allowing you to capitalize on your valuable intellectual property. Our Greer trademark attorneys can also draft and file your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including Intent to Use and Use in Commerce applications.
Our attorneys can also help protect your trademark around the globe by assisting clients with filing trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol, which allows trademark holders to obtain protection in multiple countries by filing a single application.
Improve Your Legal ROI with Affordable Trademark Attorneys that service Greer, SC.
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This is the most recent 12 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in South Carolina
Trademark Registration Services
"Jake did a fantastic job. I highly recommend you work with him."
Dane S
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Charleston,
SC,
about 1 year ago
Register Trademark
"Quick response and great dialogue in achieving my expectations for representation. To the point and beyond satisfactory. Will look to and hire Austin again for any future legal advice in intellectual property rights and agreements."
Mary G
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Hilton Head Island,
SC,
about 3 years ago
Register Trademark
"Quick communication and thorough report."
Alex H
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North Myrtle Beach,
SC,
over 3 years ago
Trademark Search
"Very timely and thorough responses on all issues."
Gregory S
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Mount Pleasant,
SC,
almost 5 years ago
Register Trademark
"Easy and fast communication with Robert."
Steven M
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Mount Pleasant,
SC,
over 5 years ago
Trademark Consultation
"Always a pleasure working with Diana!"
Brett W
.
Myrtle Beach,
SC,
almost 7 years ago
15 Minute Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Randy provided a great experience with the work he performed for our company."
Barry B
.
Charleston,
SC,
about 7 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Quick response and did a great job! Will definitely work with again in the future!"
Brett W
.
Myrtle Beach,
SC,
over 7 years ago
Trademark Search Services
"Quick Response and very good and detailed"
Brett W
.
Myrtle Beach,
SC,
over 7 years ago
Trademark Infringement Services
"Very concise."
Scott D
.
Blythewood,
SC,
almost 8 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Luke is very knowledgeable and communicative. Great to work with."
Alexsandr C
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Lyman,
SC,
almost 8 years ago
Trademark Registration Services
"Quick and easy!"
Elliot M
.
Charleston,
SC,
over 9 years ago
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Key Takeaways
- A generic trademark cannot receive legal protection because it identifies a general product category.
- Even strong trademarks can become generic through misuse or widespread common use—this is known as “genericide.”
- Combining a generic term with a distinctive element can help make it eligible for trademark protection.
- Companies can defend their trademarks by using them correctly, policing misuse, and evolving branding strategies.
- Trademark cancellation proceedings can be initiated by competitors or the USPTO if a trademark becomes generic.
What Are Generic Trademarks?
Generic trademarks are common terms used to name products or services, for example, a brand of shoes called "shoes". Generic trademarks describe a product, so no one can register them as trademarks. These marks don't qualify for any protection.
Why Generic Terms Can't Be Trademarks
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An information disclosure statement (IDS) describes all prior art or related technology claimed in a patent application. It places the burden of disclosure on the inventor or applicant. If an application doesn't have this statement or fails to include key prior art, any issued patent may become invalid or considered fraudulent.
Information Disclosure Statement: What Is It?
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- The act covers both registered and unregistered trademarks if used in commerce.
- False or misleading advertising that harms a competitor may be challenged under the Lanham Act.
What is the Lanham Act?
The Lanham Act created a national trademark registration system. Enacted in 1946, this act also protects a trademark owner against others using similar marks.
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A surname alone only qualifies as a trademark if it has already been associated with the business through advertising and has acquired a secondary meaning. It is also clear why somebody with the McDonald surname could not register a fast food restaurant on the name only.
Why is a Trademark Surname Important?
While it is not possible in every case to register a surname as a trademark, if it has "acquired distinctiveness", the business owner should protect it. The approval or rejection of the trademark request depends on:
- Whether the surname is rare
- If it is connected with the person registering it
- If it has a recognized meaning and association with a type of service
- How the name sounds in the business world - Usin
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