Trademark Enforcement and Disputes

Effective trademark enforcement requires sound judgment as much as legal strength. We work with clients to identify meaningful risks, prioritize enforcement efforts, and take action in a way that protects brand value while aligning with business objectives. 

We represent clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), where we combine procedural knowledge with strategic focus to position cases efficiently and effectively. We evaluate strengths early, develop clear evidentiary records, and, where appropriate, pursue practical resolutions such as coexistence agreements or tailored limitations that support business goals.

We also address online and marketplace threats, including domain name disputes, phishing, and coordinated bad-faith activity. Our work includes demand letters, Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings, and, when necessary, federal court actions. We advise on the use of platform-based enforcement tools, such as Amazon Brand Registry and similar programs, to support scalable protection in digital environments.

For clients facing counterfeit activity, we assist with U.S. Customs and Border Protection recordation and comparable international programs. We work with customs officials to develop product identification guides and respond to detained shipments, pairing recordation with ongoing engagement to strengthen border enforcement over time.

When disputes escalate, we handle trademark litigation in federal court, including claims involving infringement, counterfeiting, false advertising, and ownership. We assess the strength and scope of asserted rights, develop evidence of use and confusion, and tailor strategies ranging from negotiated resolutions to injunctions, damages claims, and trial. When defending claims, we focus on narrowing or defeating overbroad assertions while advancing efficient, outcome-driven advocacy.