Intellectual Property

The sophisticated modern marketplace recognizes the proprietary value of trademarked names for products and services and the need to protect valuable forms of expression through copyrights. At Mateer Harbert, the clients are assisted in choosing marks which can identify their products without infringing on the rights of others. They are guided through the mark registration process, and the registrations are calendared for renewal. Advice is available to analyze possible conflicts when others use similar marks and respond to demands of those whose trademark rights are allegedly infringed. In the copyright area, advice is given to enable clients to protect their books, songs, instruction manuals and computer programs. Analysis of intellectual property law issues associated with the Internet is another area in which the firm assists its clients. Additionally, the firm has substantial experience in litigating intellectual property disputes.

David L. Evans
James R. Lussier