FASHION BRAND TRADEMARKS
Successful clothing and accessory brands make the most of intellectual property. Your valid trademark registration gives you a unique calling card in the marketplace and allows you build brand recognition and identity. Your registered trademark also prevent others from attempting to confuse the market or dilute your brand's value, creates legally protectable value, and can help attract investors. Our clients include performance athletic and fashion market designers. We help you build and protect your clothing or accessory brand: from choosing your trademark, applying for a registration, and maintaining and enforcing your rights.
What are the benefits of a trademark registration for my apparel or accessory brand?
- Nationwide protection against others that attempt to adopt or use the trademark after you do.
- Appearance in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database to discourage and deter others from infringing on your mark.
- Blocking attempts of others to register of confusingly similar marks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Granting you special legal rights in federal court, including, in certain cases to increased damages and right to recover attorneys' fees and preventing others from claiming that their use after your your registration was in "good faith".
- Enforcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to block infringing and counterfeit imports.
- Use of the "®" symbol to improve and protect your brand image.
Why do a trademark search for my clothing or accessory brand?
With thousands of major apparel and accessory brands in the market, a TRADEMARK SEARCH gives you the vital information you need to determine whether your chosen name is likely available for trademark protection or whether you are potentially infringing on another's rights. We utilize the broadest search databases available, including current and pending registrations as well as comprehensive industry directories, to help you select your clothing or accessory brand name. For more about TRADEMARK SEARCH, link here.
What legal protection is available for my brand and designs?
Your brand name or logo can be protected by a valid trademark registration, which designates the source of the product to the market. When it comes to individual products, certain images - embossed or printed pictures or designs on textiles - may be eligible for copyright registration. And certain non-functional design elements may be eligible for design patents or trade dress protection. While the general shape, style or pattern of a garment cannot be protected, these trademark, copyright and patent intellectual property rights can work together to protect your brand identity and products. For more about the law of fashion brand protection, link here.
Why hire us?
With over fifteen years experience representing clothing and accessory designers, we have the background to understand your venture, and provide you with the right strategy to protect and build your brand. We provide typically TRADEMARK SEARCH and APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION services on a flat fee basis.
Contact us for more information.
Questions? Call us at 617-433-8191. Or use the form below to contact us regarding your clothing or accessory trademark. You may also email or call us to make an appointment.