Trademark and Copyright Services

Trademarks and General Intellectual Property Services 

The Obi Law Group counsels clients worldwide on the strategic use of trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and product and packaging configurations. Our law firm has helped international clients with the registration of trademarks in the United States. We can also actively manage domestic and global trademark portfolios and provide surveillance of marks in the United States and abroad. A snapshot of our representative matters is below:

• Trademark Search and Registration
• Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Licensing and Distribution
• Dedicated Brand Defense and Brand Counsel Services
• Anti-Counterfeiting Program Development
• IP Monitoring and Enforcement

Trademark Law

OLG's trademark law team develops corporate and brand identity programs for startups, as well as for companies that are rebranding or entering new markets. We offer intellectual property audits designed to identify trademark protection opportunities, as well as licensing services.

A trademark is a symbol, name, design or even a single word that is used to identify the sole source of a product or service. Trademarks and service marks make it easy to identify a product or service and should be guarded and protected as the assets they truly are. Moreover, you want to make sure you can legally use your name or logo before you spend time and money marketing a brand that might need to be altered later due to an infringement allegation.

At the Obi Law Group, we help you understand the trademark process. We work with individuals, businesses, and organizations alike, guiding them through the trademark process to ensure their mark and brand is protected. 

The Trademark Filing and Application Process

There are several rules and regulations that must be adhered to when applying for a trademark. Here are several things to know about obtaining a trademark:

• To be eligible for a trademark, a mark must satisfy two requirements: (1) it must be used for commerce; and (2) it must be distinctive.
• A mark cannot be the same as or confusingly similar in appearance, sound or meaning to another mark for the same or similar product or service.
• A mark which is descriptive of the product, is identified with a geographic location or is a person’s name may be limited in protective scope and registration availability.
• The first to use a mark in a particular geographic area has the exclusive right to the mark as against anyone who subsequently attempts to use the mark within that geographic area. However, registering a mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office extends the right to the mark throughout the entire United States regardless of usage in all areas.
• When filing a trademark registration application, you will either file an intent to use application if the mark is not yet being used or an actual use application if the mark is currently in use. If you file an intent to use mark, you must use the mark within a specified time frame and will have to file a statement of use when you actually do use the mark.
• A comprehensive state, federal, and common law trademark search should be completed when you apply for a trademark.

Get Your Brand Trademarked Today

Need assistance? The Obi Law Group is here to offer you the extensive trademark counsel you are looking for to assist you with the registration process. The sooner you file for your trademark registration, the sooner your brand and intellectual property is properly protected before there is an opportunity for infringement. 

If you are ready to protect your intellectual work with a trademark, contact us for a free initial consultation and get the process started today.

Copyright Law

Copyright provides individuals, businesses, and organizations protection of original works of art (i.e., creative expressions that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression).  Copyrights can be obtained for many types of works, including a computer software coding, the manuscripts of a book, paintings, a recorded or written selection of music, a photograph, or a motion picture (film/movie). At OLG we help our clients through the process of publishing works of intellectual property and having it formally copyrighted. Formal, federal registration of copyrights provide the best remedies against infringers. Copyright Registration provides you with statutory damages and the added benefit that you do not need to prove actual harm — only that an infringement on your rights has occurred.

The Copyright Filing And Application Process

Selecting the proper copyright application and ensuring the correct governmental requirements are satisfied is critical when filing for formal copyright registration. Here are a few key things to know when acquiring a copyright:

• When registering a copyright, you must first obtain the correct application form for your specific type of submission. The applications are categorized by the nature of the artistic work (audio recording, film, code, etc.).
• Once the proper application is chosen, the completed application must be filed with the U.S. Copyright Office. There are strict guidelines which must be followed regarding the correct materials and information required for the copyright registration and a standard filing fee must be paid.
• A copyright deposit must be made. This part of the registration process requires that a copy of the original work/materials be submitted to verify that the material is copyright eligible.

Get Your Intellectual Property Copyrighted Today

Need assistance? The Obi Law Group is here to offer you the extensive copyright counsel you are looking for to assist you with the registration process. The sooner you file for copyright registration, the sooner your work is properly protected before there is an opportunity for copying, redistribution or infringement. Please be aware that if there is infringing activity affecting your work on before your effective copyright registration date, you will need to prove, and can only sue for, actual damages — a difficult process that usually does not warrant the cost of the infringement lawsuit itself.

If you are ready to protect your intellectual work with a U.S.  copyright, contact us for a free initial consultation and get the process started today.