Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Assistance from Our Franchise Lawyer
Franchise companies have a number of important trademarks, copyrights,
patents, and other intellectual property (IP) that must be protected.
Thinking about the future of your franchise company includes devising
a thorough plan for registering and protecting your IP in order to preserve
the integrity of your intangible property.
At the Law Offices of James M. Johnston, Jr. PLLC, our franchise law attorney
offers legal advice and cost-effective representation to help protect
your IP portfolio. Contact our firm
today.
Steps to Take to Protect Your Intellectual Property
While protecting yourself can be complicated because it involves federal,
state and local laws and regulations, it is important that you do what
you can to ensure that your IP is protected.
You can take the following steps to help protect your IP portfolio and
your franchise:
- Make sure you have registered your logo and name
- Know what is in your IP portfolio
- Educate yourself and stay informed
- Utilize well-written non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Never forget international patents, trademarks, and copyrights
- File all applications as soon as possible
- Hire a knowledgeable lawyer to guide you through IP protection procedures
Attorney James M. Johnston can search all databases, including website
directories and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO),
for any instances of misuse or infringement. If found, our legal team
works hard to see that your claim is well represented in court, if necessary.
Using Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks, which distinguish your goods and services with a logo, names,
colors, or other markings, and copyrights, that protect original works,
can help franchise companies protect their intellectual property in the
United States. To protect your franchise company across the globe, international
registration may be required.
Applying for trademarks and and copyrights can help franchisors protect
the integrity of their brand. Call (254) 791-5622 today to schedule your free consultation
to learn more.