A strong trademark or service mark symbolizes a strong product or company and is often one of a company's most valuable assets. RatnerPrestia recognizes the value and importance of such marks and is dedicated to providing outstanding trademark legal services for its clients.

 

RatnerPrestia's trademark prosecution practice is concentrated at its office in Wilmington, Delaware, home of numerous Intellectual Property Holding Companies for whom counsel located in Delaware may have particular advantages. RatnerPrestia’s consolidated trademark prosecution practice in its Wilmington Office offers every trademark client the benefits inherent in a focused practice. Our team of attorneys and trademark specialists are experienced in all aspects of domestic and foreign trademark prosecution. The Wilmington Trademark Center also works hand in hand with RatnerPrestia's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice to handle trademark litigation in the U.S. and abroad. RatnerPrestia's Wilmington Office, located only blocks from the courthouse, is also ideally suited to serve as local or lead counsel for trademark cases brought in the District of Delaware.

 

From the initial counseling involved with the selection and clearance of a mark through the registration process, to the ongoing counseling regarding proper use and consideration of possible infringements, RatnerPrestia has the experience and resources to help you protect and strengthen your valuable trademarks. Searching and providing clearance opinions for marks prior to the launch of a product or service allows us to provide the counseling needed for clients to make informed decisions when considering new marks. Once a mark is selected, not only do we have extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting trademark registration applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but also we have a network of foreign associates throughout the world who we can call upon to assist in securing registrations outside the U.S. Additionally, our knowledge of the Madrid Protocol allows us to assist domestic clients in minimizing the cost of procuring foreign trademark coverage and foreign clients in extending protection into the United States from abroad.

 

An effective trademark program goes beyond clearing marks and obtaining registrations. It often involves agreements and licenses with other parties, evaluation of potentially infringing marks, and litigation to protect or defend a mark. Our U.S. litigation capabilities are geared for both the federal courts and administrative procedures, such as Oppositions/Cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and domain name disputes resolved using the Uniform Domain name Resolution Policy (UDRP). RatnerPrestia is also experienced in coordinating trademark litigation in other countries. In its full service approach to trademark protection, RatnerPrestia is able to assist its clients in these and other areas relating to trademarks.

 

 

 

Trademark Specimens Guide

Trademark Information Sheet (information needed to file a US application)