INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We provide trademark and service mark advice, support, guidance, registrations and help with office actions.  A trademark, identified by the symbols TM or SM for a servicemark (not yet registered) and ® (registered), symbolize that the item with which the trademark appears is being claimed by the owner of the trademark as intellectual property.  A trademark typically applies to a name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, image, or a combination of these elements. 

We provide copyright advice, support, guidance, and registrations. A copyright is a legal right to control how a creative work is used.  It is intellectual property that usually applies to art, photos, music and literature and is comprised of a number of exclusive rights, including the right to make copies, authorize others to make copies, make derivative works, sell and market the work and perform the work. 

We provide extensive software, technology, and intellectual property licensing, both inbound and outbound contracts and agreements. We can help you draft, negotiate or modify virtually any type of intellectual property, technology or software licensing agreement. Typical contracts include Master Services Agreements, Software and Technology Licensing Agreements, Software, Technology and Trade Secret Non-Disclosure Agreements, Non-Solicitation Agreements, Shrink Wrap Agreements, Media Agreements, Advertising Agreements, OEM Agreements, Content Distribution Agreements, Insertion Orders and all types of service provider agreements and amendments.

We charge $700 per hour for all time and advice, including the initial consultation, plus any associated fees and costs for filings and registrations.

• Trademarks
   
• Copyrights
   
• IP, Technology & Software Licensing
   
• Internet & Website Law

We provide strategic advice and legal support for trademarks and service marks, including guidance on selection, protection, and registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We also assist with responses to office actions and enforcement strategies.

A trademark typically covers names, words, logos, symbols, phrases, designs, or any combination that identifies the source of goods or services.

• ™ or ℠: Indicates an unregistered mark
   
• ®: Indicates a federally registered trademark
   

We advise on copyright registration, protection, and enforcement. Copyrights apply to creative works such as books, music, film, software, and visual art.

Copyright gives you exclusive rights to:

• Reproduce the work
   
• Create derivative works
   
• Distribute, license, and perform the work
   
• Prevent unauthorized use
   

We help ensure your creative content is legally protected.

We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of technology and intellectual property agreements. Whether you're licensing software, protecting proprietary technology, or managing service provider contracts, we provide skilled legal support for both inbound and outbound licensing.

Common agreements include:

• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
   
• Software & Technology Licensing Agreements
   
• Non-Disclosure & Trade Secret Agreements
   
• OEM and Content Distribution Agreements
   
• Shrink-Wrap & Click-Wrap Agreements
   
• Non-Solicitation & Confidentiality Agreements
   
• Insertion Orders and Media Contracts
   

We help businesses comply with online legal requirements, including drafting website Terms of Use and Privacy Policies to reduce risk and meet legal and regulatory standards. We also advise on data protection, user-generated content, IP issues, and online business practices.

Our intellectual property services are billed at $700 per hour, including the initial consultation. Filing and registration fees (e.g., USPTO, Copyright Office) are billed separately at cost.