Mississippi Trademark Lawyers
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a word, phrase, or symbol that identifies and distinguishes your goods from the goods made by everyone else.
A “service mark” is a word, phrase, or symbol that identifies and distinguishes your services from the services provided by everyone else.
The largest source of intangible value in most companies is its trademarks. For information on the importance of trademark protection, click here and here.
Creating an effective Trademark?
The most effective trademarks are highly distinctive. We have the experience to help you select the most highly effective trademark for your business.
Before spending money marketing your business mark, you should determine if someone has already registered a similar mark. The failure to do so can be expensive and result in being on the wrong side of a trademark infringement lawsuit.
How do you Register a Trademark?
The registration process starts with filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Once filed, your trademark application must go through the process of being examined and approved by a trademark examiner.
What is Trademark Infringement?
Trademark Infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark on competing or related goods and services.
How do you Protect your Trademark?
Once your trademark registration is approved, you must take steps to enforce and protect it. If someone is infringing on your trademark, you should immediately take steps to protect it. This starts with sending a cease and desist letter. Then if necessary, by filing an infringement lawsuit.
Can I register in Mississippi?
The State of Mississippi allows you to register your trademark or service mark with the Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State. The ability to register with the State of Mississippi is not dependent upon any registration of a trademark or service mark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Helping Protect Your Trademarks
To discuss how we can help you contact us by email or call 601-957-3101.