West Jordan Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Lauri Donahue
Ross Brandborg
Scott Stram
Jake Siciliano
Michael Wieser
Umar Farooq
James Smedley
Troy Krich
John Ray
Casey Conklin
West Jordan Trademark Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand West Jordan Trademark Attorneys
Our experienced West Jordan 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 West Jordan 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.
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This is the most recent 14 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Utah
Register Trademark
"He's AWESOME. Highly, highly recommend!!"
Casey P
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Orem,
UT,
about 3 years ago
Register Trademark
"Liz was all around awesome to work with!"
Ned A
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Orem,
UT,
about 3 years ago
Other Trademark & Copyright Matter Services
"Fast replies. Knowledgeable and informative on complex subjects."
Dan K
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Ogden,
UT,
over 4 years ago
Assist with Copyright Infringement
"So far, so good!"
Mark C
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Layton,
UT,
over 4 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"very helpful and timely response time!"
Alyssa K
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Salt Lake City,
UT,
over 5 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Great to work with. Efficient. Capable. Thorough."
Tannin F
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Salem,
UT,
almost 6 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Liz was very professional and helpful."
Erick L
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American Fork,
UT,
almost 6 years ago
Register Trademark
"Great experience. Highly recommended!"
Sean M
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Moab,
UT,
over 6 years ago
15 Minute Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Getting accused of trademark infringement is a heart-sinking experience. Randy Michels put the whole thing in perspective, didn't sugarcoat it but kept it real, and helped me to understand my options. I very much appreciated his professionalism and knowledge about the case at hand."
Katrina L
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Toquerville,
UT,
about 7 years ago
Register Trademark
"Liz responds quickly and is very easy to work with!"
Aadi K
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West Valley City,
UT,
over 7 years ago
Trademark Registration Services
"Very knowledgeable and provide all options to fit my needs. Response time was extremely quick."
Kristin K
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West Valley City,
UT,
over 7 years ago
Copyright Registration Services
"Michelle Kennedy is very personable and knowledgeable. She gave me confidence to move forward with my artwork."
Holly M
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Ogden,
UT,
almost 8 years ago
Trademark Registration Services
"Luke is a professional and a pleasure to work with."
Trevor C
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Salt Lake City,
UT,
about 9 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Luke was professional to work with. I appreciated his willingness to take the time to answer my questions and explain some of the nuances of trademarks that we needed clarification on."
Jerry H
.
Provo,
UT,
over 9 years ago
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Key Takeaways
- A descriptive trademark conveys a key feature or quality of a product or service.
- Descriptive trademarks are generally weak and difficult to register without showing “acquired distinctiveness.”
- Examples include terms like “Cold and Creamy” for ice cream or “104 KEY” for a keyboard.
- You can gain protection for a descriptive trademark by proving secondary meaning through continuous use and marketing.
- Supplemental Register is available for descriptive marks not yet eligible for the Principal Register.
- There are strategies to overcome descriptiveness refusals, including disclaimers, consumer surveys, and creative branding.
What Is a Descriptive Trademark?
A descriptive trademark identifies one or more characteristics of a product or service covered by the mark and only serves to describe the product.
Some descriptive mark examples are:
- 104 KEY: it describes
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- The TM symbol (™) signifies a trademark claim but does not provide legal protection.
- The Registered symbol (®) means the trademark is officially registered with the USPTO.
- Registering a trademark grants exclusive rights and legal protections against infringement.
- Unregistered trademarks have some protection under common law but are harder to defend.
- Using the wrong symbol can lead to legal consequences, including fines for using ® without registration.
- Federal registration provides national protection, whereas unregistered marks have limited geographic rights.
- Trademark enforcement is the owner's responsibility, and registration strengthens legal claims.
- The application process includes a comprehensive search, application filing, and examination by the U
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- Trademark protection helps prevent unauthorized use and infringement.
- Registration with the USPTO offers strong legal benefits, but enforcement is the owner’s responsibility.
- Choosing a unique, creative trademark strengthens legal standing.
- Maintaining a trademark includes periodic renewal and monitoring for misuse.
- Both state and federal laws govern trademark protection, with the Lanham Act central to federal protections.
- Different types of trademarks (fanciful, arbitrary, descriptive) impact the level of protection. <
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- Copyrights protect original works of authorship, such as books, music, movies, software, and artwork.
- Fair use doctrine allows limited use of copyrighted material for purposes like criticism, education, and news reporting.
- Copyright protection is territorial, meaning it applies based on national laws, but international treaties provide some protection.
- Registration enhances legal protection, allowing copyright holders to file infringement lawsuits and claim statutory damages.
- Copyright infringement carries severe penalties, including fines and legal action.
- Certain works are exempt from copyright, such as facts, ideas, government works, and expired copyrights.What Is a Copyright?
A copyright is a type of legal protection given to content creators and artists. When a person creates a story
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