Services

The firm provides a variety of legal services, relating to intellectual property issues, such as:

TM - Trademark Counseling and Litigation

The firm offers counseling concerning the proper use of trademarks and service marks in industry.  The firm’s services include, among other things, evaluating the PTO database for the availability of marks, and reviewing search reports and providing written clearance opinions. 

After evaluating the availability of a trademark or service mark, the firm advises the client of the best course of action concerning the adoption of the mark or prospective mark.  This may include the filing of a trademark application, and includes all potential enforcement and litigation issues that may arise nationwide.

® - Trademark Prosecution  

The firm is well versed in preparing and prosecuting trademark applications for marks in all International Classes. Mr. Schiffrin has reviewed hundreds of applications as a Trademark Examining Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and he is very familiar with all practices and procedure with that office. 

After evaluating the availability of a trademark, the firm will prepare an application for registration, which includes all actions necessary to achieve registration, such as responding to PTO refusals and requirements and preparing all necessary documentation.

 © - Copyright 

The firm works to help its clients protect their intellectual property rights in published works in all forms of media.  These services involve preparing copyright applications, counseling concerning protection in unregistered works, as well as enforcing valid copyrights, and defending the fair use of copyrights.

.net, .com, .org... - Domain Name Issues

The firm provides counseling concerning domain name dispute issues for current domain name holders and those who believe they are victims of cybersquatting.

These issues can be resolved in many ways, from negotiation to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) actions regarding cybersquatting, to District Court litigation to pursue or prevent the transfer of a domain name.  The firm has the experience in working with domain name registrars in these matters, and is familiar with the arguments and defenses relating to cybersquatting. 

Non Disclosure, Coexistence, Licensing, Royalties - Licenses and Agreements

The firm drafts, evaluates and enforces coexistence and license agreements covering intellectual property, including issues relating to payments and scope of use.  Negotiated agreements can avoid costly litigation and can lead to mutual benefit for both parties in an intellectual property setting.

As drafting a well-worded contract can avoid future problems, the firm also prepares forward thinking agreements, such as non-disclosure of trade secrets agreements and licensing agreements covering the future use of trademarks and copyrights.