Intellectual property in the form of copyrights and trademarks are valuable assets that identify your business in the marketplace and differentiate you from your competitors. Moreover, trade secrets are also critical to the success of many businesses. Protection and enforcement of copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets is critical to any business.
Lantz Law Group can help you establish and protect your trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks. We have trained litigators skilled in taking enforcement actions when rights are violated or defending your company from overly aggressive copyright or trademark enforcement by others.
You can count on our intellectual property lawyers to provide knowledgeable legal guidance with your best interests at the forefront.
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What Is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property is an overarching term for creations of the mind that can be protected under the law. Inventions, company logos, and written works are examples of intellectual property. The Denver business transaction and commercial litigation lawyers at Lantz Law Group can help your company in two areas:
Trademarks
A trademark helps to distinguish your brand. It is a logo, symbol, word, phrase, design, or combination of these things that makes your product or service recognizable from others. Trademarks can be established through their use, but this method offers only limited protections in specific geographic areas. For nationwide rights and protections, trademarks must be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). Our Denver trademark lawyers are experienced in intellectual property law and can help you ensure your trademark is protected.
Copyrights
Copyright law protects written works, software, art, and music from unauthorized duplication or use. The U.S. Copyright Office registers copyrighted work.
Our Denver copyright lawyers are well-versed in copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets from creation to litigation. They can assist you in determining what needs protecting via applicable contracts and registrations.
What is a Trade Secret?
A trade secret is any information that gives your business a competitive advantage over its rivals and is unknown to the public. While trade secrets fall outside of formal intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks, it is similar in the sense that trade secrets can include formulas, processes, methods, techniques, designs, customer lists, marketing strategies, or any other confidential data that is valuable to the owner and is kept secret.
Unlike patents, copyrights, and trademarks, intellectual property laws do not protect trade secrets. Instead, trade secrets are protected by contract, tort, and state laws that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Trade secrets are essential for businesses because they can provide a significant competitive edge, increase the value of the business, and foster innovation and creativity. Talk with our business and contract lawyers in Denver to learn more and get protection for your trade secrets.
Intellectual Property FAQs
How can I find out if a trademark is registered?
You can search for free at the USPTO website. However, many trademarks can be similar looking but not exact. Or they may use similar wording or phrasing. To conduct a more effective and thorough search that reduces your chances of infringing on another party’s rights, consider enlisting assistance from Lantz Law Group.
How are IP disputes resolved?
Trademarks, copyrights, and trade secret disputes may be resolved through negotiations, arbitration, or litigation. How a particular issue is resolved depends on the type of rights violation, the parties involved in the dispute, the contract terms, and additional factors. Our business lawyers are effective negotiators and litigators who work hard to achieve beneficial outcomes for their clients.
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Contact a Lawyer for Intellectual Property in Denver Today
Like most business owners, you have likely worked long hours and committed extensive financial resources into building your company. We can help you protect what you have built—including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The Lantz Law Group also understands that growing your revenue will set you on a stronger path to ongoing success. Our business lawyers in Denver can guide you in monetizing your intellectual property to increase the value of your business.
Call 719-212-2022 today or fill out our online contact form to learn how our Denver intellectual property attorneys can help you.
The Lantz Law Group represents businesses throughout the Denver metro area and the state.