Sterne Kessler Goldstein Fox

Service is not just a buzzword we use.  It is a defining part of our trademark practice.  Our clients enjoy a team-oriented approach to service unparalleled in the IP community.  Here is what distinguishes us from the competition:

• Proactive representation by regularly auditing marketing materials and websites to ensure maximum exposure and proper use of trademarks and copyright notices to maintain the strength of your IP rights;
• Aggressive, yet efficient programs to identify and pursue trademark and copyright infringements in the marketplace and on and off the Internet, including attempts by others to register conflicting marks with trademark offices throughout the world;
• A database of potential infringement targets that is accessible electronically by you for monitoring the status of each infringement matter;
• Successful representation of both complainants and respondents in UDRP proceedings before the World Intellectual Property Office, as well as assisting with filing IP claims for new top level domains such as .biz and .info gTLDs;
• Drafting and negotiating license agreements with some of the largest software development companies in the world including Microsoft and Sun Microsystems;
• In-house training sessions on Intellectual Property issues;
• Managing a docket of trademark prosecution matters worldwide; and
• Monthly budgets for matters to prioritize projects based on your projected cash flow and immediate needs.
   

Among the services we provide are:

• Federal, State and Foreign Trademark Registration
• Trademark Licensing
• Trademark Enforcement & Defense
• Domain Name Registration and Dispute Resolution
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation & arbitration)
• Oppositions and Cancellations
• Trade Dress Protection of Non-traditional Marks (shape, sound, color, scent)
• Review of Product Literature/Labeling and Web Sites for proper Trademark Usage
• Web Site Audits
• Trademark Valuation
• Branding Guidelines and Programs

We have a diverse client base.  We provide counsel to companies operating in industries that range from consumer products to cutting edge technologies like bio-pharmaceutical products.  We work with both your in-house counsel and business people to assess your needs and recommend the best course of action to effectively and efficiently meet set goals.  To do this, we use a team of legal professionals including directors, associates and paralegals with competitive billing rates commensurate with their level of experience.  We approach each project by determining the most efficient and cost effective strategy to produce high quality, high value results for you.