Personalized Approach
We know that every client’s IP needs are unique. That’s why we take a personalized approach to each IP matter, working closely with clients to understand their goals and develop strategies that align with their business objectives. Our experience and small size make us nimble enough to follow through with creative and personalized approaches that are more difficult to achieve with larger red tape-laden organizations.
Personalized Approach
We know that every client’s copyright needs are unique. That’s why our lawyers take a personalized approach to your business and your industry when considering your brand strategy.
Personalized Approach
We know that every client’s business needs are unique. That’s why our lawyers take a personalized approach to your business and your industry when considering your business strategy, whether in contract negotiation or in a merger or acquisition. Our experience and small size give us the freedom to offer candid and creative advice others might hesitate to deliver.
Trademark Attorneys
At Troy-based Panagos Kennedy PLLC, we provide comprehensive trademark services to our clients. We help you identify key brands to protect, and we help you select the states and countries in which to file trademark applications. When your strategy is ready to execute, we tap into our international network for cost-effective advocacy.
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If you are selling goods are services to the public, your brand matters. Your brand is your reputation for quality. You cannot permit lower quality knockoffs to dilute your brand, confuse the public, and otherwise harm your investment in building your brands.
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You can protect your brands with a robust trademark portfolio. We are here to help you build and enforce your trademark portfolio to safeguard your reputation.
Comprehensive Trademark Services
Our trademark attorneys at Panagos Kennedy PLLC assist clients with all aspects of brand development and trademark protection and enforcement. Here’s a sampling of our trademark services:
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Filing & Prosecuting Trademark Applications
After identifying the brands that have the most value and deserve protection, we conduct searching and help you select and file the best trademarks to protect your brands. We file and prosecute state trademarks in Michigan as well as federal trademarks. Through our extensive global network, we also provide international trademark prosecution support. This network can identify the most cost-effective way to get a robust trademark portfolio that can withstand attack.
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Managing Trademark Oppositions
After a trademark application is filed, there’s a period during which third parties may oppose the registration if they believe it conflicts with their own trademarks. Our trademark opposition attorneys represent both applicants and opposing parties in these cases, providing skilled legal guidance to navigate the complexities of opposition proceedings. We help clients prepare opposition filings, develop compelling arguments, and gather evidence to support their claims, working diligently to protect your brand from potentially conflicting registrations. We often find a way to reach early resolutions with proper coexistence agreements.
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Managing Trademark Cancellations
Trademark cancellations involve removing a registered trademark from the federal trademark register, often on grounds such as abandonment, non-use, or likelihood of confusion with an existing mark. Our trademark cancellations attorneys assist clients in challenging the validity of registered trademarks that may be infringing upon their rights. We handle all aspects of cancellation proceedings. We often find a way to reach early resolutions with proper coexistence agreements. Whether you need to cancel a mark that poses a threat to your brand or defend against a cancellation challenge, we provide effective, results-oriented representation.
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Mitigating Risks of Infringement
​Our trademark attorneys develop risk mitigation strategies when the business wants to adopt a brand that has some similarities to existing trademarks in the US and abroad. Generally, we can help you tweak your brand and use it on products and services that are less likely to cause confusion in the marketplace so that all parties can coexist and go about their business.
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Litigating Trademark Cases in Federal Court
Where cease and desist letters do not lead to the desired result and negotiations break down, trademark infringement litigation may become necessary. Our trademark litigation attorneys at Panagos Kennedy PLLC are experienced in handling a wide range of trademark infringement disputes when there is alleged confusion in the marketplace as to the source of goods or services. From initial case assessment to trial, we provide effective advocacy to protect our clients’ rights and secure favorable outcomes. Our team is committed to preserving your brand’s integrity and reputation, utilizing proven strategies to achieve successful results in court.
Why Trademarks Matter
Here are some of the key reasons why trademark protection is vital for businesses:
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Brand Identity and Consumer Trust: Trademarks allow consumers to easily identify and trust your brandd. By protecting your brands with trademarks, you safeguard the unique identity and reputation that you’ve built in the market.
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Legal Recourse Against Infringers: Securing trademark rights provides the legal basis to take action against others who use your brand’s name, logo, or other identifiers without permission. You can seek injunctions and damages against infringers.
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Competitive Advantage: A strong, recognizable trademark gives you a competitive edge in the marketplace. By preventing others from using similar marks, you reinforce your brand’s position and reduce the risk of dilution.
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Asset Value: Trademarks are valuable intellectual property assets that can enhance your business’s overall value. A well-protected trademark can attract investors, facilitate partnerships, and even be sold or licensed to generate revenue.
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Preventing Brand Confusion: Trademark protection helps ensure that consumers can distinguish your products or services from those of competitors. By preventing confusingly similar marks, you maintain brand clarity and reduce the likelihood of misdirected sales or reputational damage.
Why You Need a Trademark Attorney
Navigating trademark law can be challenging, particularly when it comes to enforcing rights and handling disputes. Having a skilled trademark attorney on your side ensures that your brand is fully protected, allowing you to focus on growing your business. Here are some of the key benefits:
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Protecting Your Rights: Trademark attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help you secure and enforce your trademark rights, minimizing the risk of challenges or disputes.
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Managing Complex Proceedings: Trademark opposition, cancellation, and litigation cases can be legally complex. An attorney ensures that each step is handled professionally and efficiently, maximizing your chances of success.
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Developing Strategies for Your Business: Every brand is unique, and a trademark attorney can provide tailored strategies that align with your specific goals and industry requirements.
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Advocating in Court: A trademark litigation attorney knows the procedure and substance of the law. When advocating with your business objective in mind, they can use those tools to drive desirable outcomes.
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Compliance: Trademark attorneys help you comply with international trademark laws and a broad collection of requirements established by licensing agreements. A robust compliance program mitigates risks of infringement and risks of losing protection by failure to renew according to a particular country’s laws and regulations.
Why Choose Panagos Kennedy PLLC as Your Trademark Attorneys?
Troy-based Panagos Kennedy PLLC provides high-quality trademark services to its clients.
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Experienced Trademark Attorneys
Our attorneys have decades of experience as both in-house counsel and outside counsel, so we can offer a unique blend of legal, business, and technical counseling that is difficult to find in private law firms. Our attorneys have earned recognition as Best Lawyers, Leaders in the Law from Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and have been recognized as Top Lawyers by dbusiness magazine.
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Personalized Approach
We know that every client’s branding needs are unique. That’s why our lawyers take a personalized approach to your business and your industry when considering your brand strategy.
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Commitment to Client Success
We understand that trademark assets are tools designed to help you achieve success as you – not us – have defined the term. Only with knowledge of the relevant business landscape can we help you achieve your desired results.
Contact Panagos Kennedy PLLC
​3331 West Big Beaver Rd. Suite 102
Troy, Michigan 48084
248.564.1335
info@paniplaw.com
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