Our team at Bay State IP understands the critical role that trademarks and other intellectual property play in protecting your brand and business. Whether you’re the holder of a registered trademark or believe your brand is being infringed upon, our experienced team of Boston Patent Attorneys and Boston Trademark Attorneys are here to guide you through the complexities of protecting your intellectual property.
For some clients, the issuance of a patent or registration of a trademark completes the substantive work of securing protection for their innovations. Unfortunately, many businesses find themselves needing to enforce their intellectual property against third-party infringers or defending against allegations of infringement. Our team works with clients to avoid lengthy litigation and unnecessary expense by resolving disputes outside of the courtroom whenever possible. Our goal is always to allow you to focus on maximizing your intellectual property assets, while we handle the legal complexities.
However, when a reasonable settlement is not possible, our attorneys work with seasoned litigators to provide the technical and litigation support needed to both understand and enforce your intellectual property rights. With decades of combined experience, our team has a proven track record of success in protecting and enforcing trademarks in complex litigation.
Our trademark litigation services include, but are not limited to:
Trademark Infringement
When another company uses a trademark that is confusingly similar to yours, we act swiftly to assert your rights and seek a remedy through litigation, cease-and-desist letters, or settlement negotiations.
Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations
If another party tries to register a trademark that conflicts with yours, we can file opposition proceedings before the USPTO. We also assist in canceling trademarks that should not have been granted.
False Advertising Claims
If another party’s marketing practices are misleading and harm your brand, we pursue false advertising claims, including under the Lanham Act.
Domain Name Disputes
We assist in domain name disputes, including cases of cybersquatting and other violations of your trademark rights online.
Trademark Licensing Disputes
When issues arise over trademark licensing agreements, we help resolve conflicts and protect your intellectual property interests.
Representative Matters
Our experience speaks for itself. Here are just a few of our recent successes in trademark and patent litigation:
MMS Trading Company Pty LTd. v. Hutton Toys LLC (S.D. New York – Copyright Infringement)
We secured a jury verdict of non-infringement for our client MMS Trademark Company in a copyright dispute in the Southern District of New York allowing our client to continue selling their products in the United States.
Astor Chocolate Corp. v. Elite Gold Ltd et al. (S.D. New York – Trademark Infringement)
We secured a dismissal of our client Elite Gold Ltd in a Trademark dispute in the Southern District of New York based on lack of jurisdiction.
Boston Sports Medicine, Inc. v. Boston Sports Medicine & Research Institute (D. Mass – Trademark Infringement)
We secured a favorable settlement for our client Boston Sports Medicine, Inc. in a Trademark dispute in the District Court for the Federal District of Massachusetts enforcing their Federal & State Trademark Registrations.
Corinne Greenhalgh v. Jillian Michaels and Empowered Media, LLC (D. Mass – Trademark Infringement)
We secured a quick resolution with extremely favorable terms for our client Corinne Greenhalgh in her Trademark dispute with Jillian Michaels et al. This case illustrates the value in securing a Federal Trademark Registration and being able to enforce the mark against 3rd parties for any confusingly similar marks.
Gronk Nation, LLC v. Sully’s Tees, LLC (D. Mass – Trademark Infringement)
We secured a favorable resolution for our client Gronk Nation in its Trademark dispute with Sully’s Tees over the unauthorized sale of clothing utilizing our client’s likeness and Federal Trademark.
Ann Mullan-Karaktsanis v. Belleek Pottery Group USA and Belleek Pottery Ltd. (D. Mass – Copyright Infringement / Unfair Competition)
We secured a favorable settlement for our client Ann Mullan in her dispute with Belleek Pottery over the sale unique Irish pottery elements enforcing our clients Copyright & Trademark registrations.
BBK Holdings, LLC and TCN Technologies v. Epernicus, LLC (D. Mass – Trademark Infringement)
We secured favorable settlement terms for our client Epernicus, LLC in the defense of Trademark allegations by BBK Holdings by demonstrating a lack of confusion between the parties Trademark registrations and the distinctiveness of each mark.
Patti Products Inc. v. International Tent & Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. (D. Mass – Patent Infringement)
We secured a favorable settlement for our client Patti Products Inc. in its Patent dispute with ITEM concerning technology related to removable storage cover systems for debris removal devices. This case illustrates the value of obtaining patent protection for your invention and being able to assert valid claims against a potentially infringement product.
Get Started with Bay State IP
Protecting your brand isn’t just about securing legal rights – it’s about safeguarding your business’s reputation and future. Let us help you defend what you’ve worked hard to build.
