TRADEMARKS, TRADE DRESS, and BRAND MANAGEMENT

Messner Reeves trademark lawyers have a wealth of expertise advising clients about brand management. From procurement and maintenance of registered assets to forming global protection strategies, our trademark prosecutors represent clients in all aspects of branding and marketing.

About Trademark Law

A trademark attorney knows how to prepare your application accurately and efficiently, saving time and money. In addition, a trademark attorney is responsible for corresponding with the USPTO on legal matters and is available to represent you at the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Therefore, having a trademark attorney on your side is an invaluable asset for your IP protection.

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Best Attorneys for Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

R&D, Product Development, and Clearance

R&D

• Educate Employees on Process
• Collect Ideas and Inventions
• Patentability Analysis
• Secure IP Protection

Product Development

• Map of Competitive IP
• Joint Development and Ownership
• Clearance
• Licensing

Clearance

• Non-Infringement
• Invalidity
• Unenforceability

Brand Protection

Portfolio Strategy and Development

• Development, Maintenance, Utilization, and Monetization of Assets
• Counseling Regarding Expansion, Licensing and Procurement of Assets

Rights Protection

• US and International Registration for Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents
• Prosecution of Patent Applications
• Prosecution of Applications for Federal, State and International Trademark Registrations
• Registrations for Copyrights
• Clearance Reports Regarding Planned or Existing Assets
• Due Diligence Regarding Assets Acquired from Third-Parties.

Development of Best Practices

• Establishment and Maintenance of Trade Secrets
• Advisement for IP Markings, Disclaimers, Disclosures, User Agreements and Regulatory Requirements
• Drafting of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) and Other Methods to Maintain Confidentiality

Digital Devices, Apps, and Data

Software, SaaS, PaaS, (I)IoT, and the Web

• Practical, Strategic IP Development and Management
• Software Licensing and Terms of Use
• Open Source Licensing and OSS Usage Policies
• Patent Acquisition and Patent Clearance
• Trade Secrets and Trade Secrecy Training
• Third-party Developer Agreements
• Service Provider Agreements
• Auditing of Corporate Software (e.g., for Compliance)

Data OSPAM (Ownership, Security, Privacy, Analytics, and Monetization)

• Joint Development and Data Sharing Agreements
• Privacy Law Compliance – HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and the Like
• Privacy and Data Security Policies
• Data Breach Remediation

Blockchain, Crypto, and NFTs

• Patents, Patent Searches, and Patentability and Validity Opinions
• Smart Contract Drafting, Implementation, and Auditing
• App Development/Service Agreements
• Regulatory Analysis and Advice
• Strategic Counsel on ICOs
• Creating, Buying, Selling, and Validating NFTs

Technical Expertise in Networking, TeleCom, and Cloud Computing Infrastructure

• This helps a lot when reading and writing contracts and patents!

Licensing, Arts and Entertainment

Licensing

• Inbound
• Outbound
• Celebrity
• Voice and Likeness
• Music
• Software
• Patents, Trademarks, Trade Dress, Trade Secrets, Copyrights

Arts & Entertainment

• IP (Copyrights, Trademarks, Publicity Rights, Licenses) Management and Enforcement
• Rep for Either Side of Publisher/Promoter/Distributor/Manager/Label Deals
• Collaborator Agreements and Talent/Image/Rights Releases
• PRO Relationships
• Song Placement
• Beat Leases
• NFTs

Enforcement and Defense

Identification, Analysis and Prevention of Threats

• Identification of Infringing Activities or Other Violations
• Analysis of Third-Party Claims Regarding Alleged Infringements or Violations

Enforcement

• Cease and Desist Demands
• Takedowns of Websites, Selling Pages, and Social Media Postings
• Federal Court Litigation Within District Courts, Courts of Appeal, and the Federal Circuit
• State Court Litigation Including Claims Related to Rights of Publicity and Other Violations of State Laws
• Representation in Administrative Forums Including the ITC, USPTO, PTAB, TTAB and CBP
• Prevention and Enforcement against Counterfeiting, Gray Mark Goods and Other Importations
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Including Arbitration and Mediation
• Domain Name Disputes
• Enforcement of and Response to DMCA Takedown Notices
• Response to Third-Party Demands Including Cease and Desist, Takedowns, and Litigation
• Negotiation of Settlements, Acquisitions, Licensing Agreements, and Coexistence Agreements.

Start Ups and Formation

• Contracts
• Branding
• Product Development
• Securing Capital
• Employment
• Real Estate

Joint Development:

• Confidentiality
• Ownership
• Assignment
• Licensing
• Improvements
• Branding
• Quality Control

Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Valuation

• Sale of IP Assets
• Purchase of IP Assets
• Ownership
• Improper Use
• Assignability
• Third Party Infringement Claims
• Trade secret
• customer lists
• marketing plans
• technological know-how
• Copyrighted materials
• marketing brochures and media
• website contents
• customer manuals
• Trademarks and brand names
• Software code and technology holdings
• Valuation

Alternative Fee Arrangements

We are proud to offer a variety of fee arrangement structures to better serve and fit our customer’s needs. Some of the most common types are listed below.

Traditional:

• Fixed Fees
• Capped Fees
• Blended Rates
• Discounted Services

Litigation:

• Traditional
• Contingent
• Litigation Financed

Locations We Serve

At Messner Reeves, we have a wide footprint. We pride ourselves in serving locations all over the United States, including Colorado (Denver, Greenwood Village, Colorado Springs); California (Orange County, Silicon Valley); Nevada (Las Vegas); Phoenix, AZ; and New York City. From Coast to Coast, we’ve got you covered in protecting your copyrights, trademarks, patents, and general intellectual property. With the Messner Reeves team on your side, you know your intellectual property rights are covered.

Why Should I Choose Messner Reeves?

Messner Reeves is your best possible choice for complex intellectual property issues. Our team of attorneys is highly trained and effective communicators, both inside and outside the courtroom. If a heavy or technical analysis is required, we have you covered. You can count on Messner Reeves for top-tier intellectual property representation.

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HOW WE HELP

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Best Attorneys for Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

R&D

Product Development

Clearance

Portfolio Strategy and Development

Rights Protection

Development of Best Practices

Software, SaaS, PaaS, (I)IoT, and the Web

Data OSPAM (Ownership, Security, Privacy, Analytics, and Monetization)

Blockchain, Crypto, and NFTs

Technical Expertise in Networking, TeleCom, and Cloud Computing Infrastructure

Licensing, Arts and Entertainment

Licensing

Arts & Entertainment

Enforcement and Defense

Identification, Analysis and Prevention of Threats

Enforcement

Joint Development:

Traditional:

Litigation:

Locations We Serve

Why Should I Choose Messner Reeves?

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Phoenix

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Orange County

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Silicon Valley

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Orange County

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Colorado Springs

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