Trademark

Trademarks are the name, brand, logo, symbol, or slogan that sets your goods and services apart from your competition.
It takes experienced trademark attorneys to help you recognize, protect and maintain these valuable assets for the life of your enterprise.  Whether you have a large, international portfolio, are literally just starting your business on your kitchen table or in your garage, or are somewhere in between, the Nolte Lackenbach Siegel trademark practice is dedicated to providing quality trademark services to ALL of its clients.

The department is full-service.

Our trademark department is renowned for its high volume of filing applications in the United States Trademark Office, most often having one of its seasoned attorneys among the top 10 filers nationwide. 
The department is full-service having various sections staffed by specialized attorneys handling exclusively: searching, filing, prosecution and maintenance – both domestically and internationally. The department also advises on portfolio management and leveraging (through licensing), as well as provides diligence and business deal support involving trademarks.

Make Your Mark

Our services are based on decades of experience with clients on all aspects of the trademark spectrum and geared to providing you with the most cost-effective and efficient approach to protecting and maintaining your trademark rights.  As trusted advisors, we look forward to and enjoy taking the time to understand your business now, and your vision for the future, so that we can give you the best advice and plan regarding protecting and growing the value of your intellectual property.  Our approach to trademarks is practical and rooted in realistic solutions to help you navigate potential traps and provide you with the ability to participate in the decision making process with clarity and understanding.​
One Man’s Garbage and Man’s Best Friend
by GRACE LUPPINO, Trademark Department,
​Nolte Lackenbach Siegel

About a decade ago, I adopted a rescue dog; a cute little one-eyed Pomeranian named Otto. As I was leaving the shelter, the volunteer told me that I needed to “get him a gong!” “This is insane,” I thought to myself. I was all ready to go to the pet store to buy him a bed, toys, and dog food and now I have to go to a music shop??  For a gong?? What is a little Pomeranian going to do with a percussion instrument?  Read more

Trademark Services Provided

Trademark selection and clearance
Trademark application filings
Trademark prosecution, including Madrid Protocol matters
Trademark maintenance and renewals
Trademark monitoring, docketing and enforcement
US Customs registrations
IP audits
Title and Security interest issues
Licensing
Domain Name matters
Foreign trademark filings and maintenance

Trademark | News & Articles

News, articles, and interviews about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and the internet. Read articles written by our attorneys, see an attorney profiles, or review some of the patents and trademarks we have obtained for our clients...

Negotiating By Email - Watch What You Say...or Don’t Say

by Eileen DeVries
​​​If you’ve ever congratulated yourself on being born in an era in which we conduct business by email – instead of wasting time writing letters, making phone calls, or traveling – beware. ​The block signature that appears at the end of your emails – your casual “Regards, Sue” – or even the “from” line in the email – may commit...
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Copyright, FUD, and NFTs: Vetting the Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt of Non Fungible Tokens

by Jeffrey Rollings
In the last 10 years or so, crypto currency has become more widely used as currency exchange but for many, the crypto environment remains a mystery. The newest and most hyped goodies in the crypto space are called NFTs, or “Non-Fungible Tokens”....​
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Choose Wisely,
​Trademarks are Forever​!

by Howard Aronson
Patents and Copyrights are powerful rights that find their basis in the U.S. Constitution, but have limited life. They are considered limited monopolies, beneficial to promote the useful arts and sciences, but sadly expire at some point. Trademarks, however, founded in the common law, can last forever if continuously used...
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Practice Areas

No matter the size of the client, Nolte Lackenbach Siegel Intellectual Property Law Group strives to provide the most value-added, cost-effective services tailored to the needs of each client and each client's matter.
We offer a full range of patent services across all major fields of technology. Through our relationships with patent law firms around the world, we can assist with all of your international patent needs.​
From counseling to dispute resolution we help ensure that our clients comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines as well as best practices.​
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Among the top 10 filers nationwide, our trademark department handles: searching, filing, prosecution and maintenance – both domestically and internationally.​
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We successfully represent clients in infringement matters both in and out of court. The Litigation department's experience extends to all areas of Intellectual Property.​
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Once our clients create and protect their valuable IP, we help them in all stages along their path of Commercializing that IP for Success! 

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From preparation and filing to enforcing registered rights, our Copyright department specializes in avoiding infringement of third parties, licensing, copyright acquisition issues, and more.​
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