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4500 North 32nd Street, Suite 109
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-954-2200
The Law Office of Peter N. Greenfeld P. C. handles trademark litigation and transactional work for individuals and businesses regarding intellectual property and unfair competition matters. As an Arizona Business and Trademark Lawyer, Peter Greenfeld has been practicing law for over 15 years and worked in major California and Arizona law firms representing individuals with various trademark, copyright and other intellectual property matters. His practice also involves substantial franchise work for franchisees and franchisors.. Located in the heart of Phoenix, Peter N. Greenfeld P.C., provides Arizona businesses and individuals with assistance on a wide variety of trademark matters and is known for his creative solutions and ability to help even the smallest of businesses obtain valuable legal assistance.
Phoenix Trademark Litigation and Registration Lawyers
Millions of domestic and international firms operate in the United States, and differentiation can be difficult to achieve. All are competing for consumers who are bombarded by thousands of marketing messages each day from newspapers, Web sites, billboards, bumper stickers, television and many other sources for their consumer dollars. Whether your business is online or a traditional brick and mortar, you need to distinguish yourself from your competitors with unique images, copy, services and products. Some companies think registration of a domain or business name entitles them to the use of that name. However, they need to ensure that these names do not infringe on existing names. A trademark lawyer can help an individual or company navigate through the distinctions among domain names, business names and legitimate trademarks. Many business find out too late down the road that they are not entitled to use the name under which they have been doing business. Just as important, other companies need to follow legal guidelines in regard to your organization's trademarked property. A lawyer who has experience with trademark litigation, transactional matters and disputes can provide assistance in securing trademarks that are a valuable asset for any business.
Trademark issues occur even for very established companies over issues such as confusion over the real source of a product. Take the recent case that Johnson & Johnson brought against the American Red Cross over the use of the charity's use of the trademarked red cross symbol. US District Court Judge Jed Rakoff decided that the American Red Cross did have the right to use its logo for commercial purposes which included sales of first-aid products to US retailers. This is significant because Johnson & Johnson who brought the trademark law suit is best known for its Band-Aid bandages and baby products-items similar to those being sold by the Red Cross using the same symbol. Check our news pages for interesting updates current trademark litigation and disputes.
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Experienced Trademark Litigation and Trademark Registration Attorneys
The Law Office of Peter N. Greenfeld P. C. offers experienced trademark legal services, including:
- Negotiation and litigation services for trademark infringement
- Registration of items with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Review and creation of cease and desist letters
- Legal defense against charges of trademark infringement
- Drafting and review of trademark licensing agreements
Do you or does your business have a new product? Various items can be protected by trademark registration. In addition to commonly trademarked items such as logos, slogans and trade dress, items such as unique clothing, pet toys and many more items are often eligible for protection. We can register your items for a reasonable fee.
Bear in mind that while there are many "do it yourself" trademark services and kits available on the Internet or elsewhere, hiring a trademark attorney to assist in the trademark registration process allows you the peace of mind you may not have going solo. Not all registrations runs smoothly if there are technical or other problems raised by the PTO examiner. And even a registered trademark can invite later litigation if another company suggests or can demonstrate that it has made prior use of the mark. Having an attorney on board from the beginning can alert you to certain problems and assist you down the road in protecting your valuable business asset. Losing your brand identity and goodwill associated with an established business years later may not be worth the few dollars saved upfront going without experienced trademark counsel.
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Trademark disputes are not uncommon. It is illegal for another party to use or borrow significantly from your company's unique, trademarked materials. If a competitor's store front, trade dress, Web site, domain name, designs, name, colors, fonts or images are similar or identical to your trademarked property, we can draft a cease and desist letter, work to compel the company to halt its infringement and demand damages.
It is not always clear what elements of trademarked material are protected. If another organization has accused yours of infringing on its trademarks, we can meet with you to discuss the details of the case and provide legal defense, in court or with the trademark office. Here are some of the topics that a lawyer experienced in trademark or intellectual property can help you with. Contact our Phoenix, Arizona office or read our site for more information:
Submitting Unsolicited Creative Ideas to a Company
Many clients think that it is ok to present their ideas to a company if they keep copies or use some creative mailing. This is not the best way to protect a potentially good idea and besides, most companies are wary of accepting unsolicited idea submissions no matter how terrific if they may appear to be. Rather than mailing an idea and hoping for the best, there are other methods that are more effective and offer better protection.
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If you are an architect, technical writer, or photographer, designer, retailer, small to medium business owner, restaurant, pub, jeweler, Fortune 500 firm, franchisees or franchisors-or if you produce newsletters, seminars, newsletters, business forms, operating manuals, or promotional materials, we can address your trademark questions. We practice in both Arizona and California, and offer full trademark registration and litigation legal services. Contact us at 602-954-2200.
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You may contact Peter N. Greenfeld P.C. at 602-954-2200 or use the form below. Please do not include any confidential or sensitive case information in the comment box. We enter into an attorney-client relationship only pursuant to a signed Terms of Representation and Fee Agreement after running a check for any conflict of interest.
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