Intellectual Property

Establishing Legal Protection for Your Intellectual Property

Phoenix Intellectual Property Attorneys

Because of the internet and the global reach it provides for even small companies, it's critical that business owners give immediate thought to establishing and protecting their intellectual property. This is done with copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and patents.

Invest time in research before you invest money in production or promotion. Due diligence in the earliest stages of establishing your business and product line can save your company from costly litigation later.

The intellectual property lawyers at The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C. in Phoenix, Arizona work to preserve and protect the value of your business. Contact our Phoenix, Arizona law office to speak with an experienced business lawyer.

Legal Services to Protect Your Intellectual Property

We work with business of all sizes and types, from new ventures in publishing and entrepreneurial high-tech companies to established companies bringing a new product line to market. Our services include:

• Legal advice and business consulting services
• New business formation
• Copyright and trademark research and registration services
• Drafting and enforcement of licensing and distribution agreements
• Defense of intellectual property rights in cases of copyright and trademark infringement

Problems That Can Arise with Intellectual Property

At The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C., our business attorneys were business owners first. We understand the real-world challenges you may face. For example:

• A key employee leaves the company to work for a competitor, taking with them an insider's knowledge of key aspects of your businesses trade secrets and customer lists.
• Your company decides to set up a Web site but finds that Web address you want for your company or product is owned by a "cyber squatter" or another company who is preventing you from legitimate use.
• You entered into a licensing agreement with another company for the use of a name, slogan, or marketing concept only to find that the licensor never had legal ownership and you now face a court case.

We work to protect your interests, with due diligence in the initial phases and aggressive legal representation in court for intellectual property protection.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with a lawyer regarding IP protection with copyright and trademark registration and litigation, please contact us.