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Lauri D.

Lauri Donahue

552 reviews
Lauri Donahue has been practicing law for more than 25 years. She advises high-tech, media, and entertainment companies in the U.S., Israel, and the EU on matters including technology licensing, entertainment law, video game law, anti-piracy, antitrust, IP litigation, and patent monetization. Ms. Donahue also trains and manages multi-shore teams and teaches law in the U.S. and overseas.
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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

545 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

299 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

166 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Katie C.

Katie Centolella

86 reviews
Our firm, Pact Legal, consists of Founding Partners Katie Centolella and Brent Xavier, as well as a team of associates and support staff. We serve as general counsel to ent... read more
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James S.

James Smedley

33 reviews
James is the managing member of the law firm, James M Smedley LLC, an intellectual property law boutique that focuses on intellectual property prosecution and corporate transactional matters. He has worked with clients of all sizes from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Outside of the office, he is a family man, wine lover, video gamer, and fitness fanatic.
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John R.

John Ray

28 reviews
John is the Principal of the Ray Legal Consulting Group and has over 12 years of complex class action litigation and appellate experience. He has special expertise in discrimination, First Amendment, and intellectual property/media litigation. John also takes on civil rights cases for individual clients, which can have a significant impact on the rights of women, racial minorities, and other groups.
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Yvenne K.

Yvenne King

6 reviews
With 29 years of business experience, including 25 years in law, I represent companies - across the U.S. - in technology, finance, retail, sports and entertainment, publis... read more
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Kenneth S.

Kenneth Shiau

3 reviews
Ken earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. His practice is focused on... read more
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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.

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This is the most recent 12 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in South Carolina

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Services

Jake Siciliano

"Jake did a fantastic job. I highly recommend you work with him."

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Charleston, SC,

Austin Grabowski
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Austin Grabowski

"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."

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Hilton Head Island, SC,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Ross Brandborg

"Quick communication and thorough report."

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North Myrtle Beach, SC,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Trademark Search

Steven Stark

"Very timely and thorough responses on all issues."

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Mount Pleasant, SC,

Robert Dills
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Robert Dills

"Easy and fast communication with Robert."

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Mount Pleasant, SC,

Diana Palchik, Esq.
5.0
Clear Communication
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Trademark Consultation

Diana Palchik, Esq.

"Always a pleasure working with Diana!"

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Myrtle Beach, SC,

Randy Michels
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Meets Deadlines

15 Minute Trademark Infringement Consultation

Randy Michels

"Randy provided a great experience with the work he performed for our company."

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Charleston, SC,

Diana Palchik, Esq.
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Diana Palchik, Esq.

"Quick response and did a great job! Will definitely work with again in the future!"

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Myrtle Beach, SC,

Diana Palchik, Esq.
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Search Services

Diana Palchik, Esq.

"Quick Response and very good and detailed"

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Myrtle Beach, SC,

Michael O'brien
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Infringement Services

Michael O'brien

"Very concise."

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Blythewood, SC,

Luke Brean
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Standard US Trademark Package

Luke Brean

"Luke is very knowledgeable and communicative. Great to work with."

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Lyman, SC,

Luke Brean
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Services

Luke Brean

"Quick and easy!"

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Charleston, SC,

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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.

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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.

The Lanham Act also provided a way for companies to watch for modifications to their trademarks. This section of the law, called trademark dilution, gives the owner of a famous trademark a way to protect it from changes. No other perso

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Trademark Surname

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What Does it Mean to Trademark a Surname?

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
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