Trademarks/Copyrights for Small Businesses

Commercial Trademark and Copyright Issues

As experienced attorneys, we work with business clients on a variety of issues involving copyrights and trademarks, including establishing a brand, legal issues in developing a website, and copyright and trademark protection. Our firm also represents businesses in litigation involving trademark and copyright infringement.

When your business has a copyright or trademark issue, contact Miller & Steiert.

Trade Secrets, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Non-Compete Agreements

Businesses and individual employees routinely face issues involving the protection of proprietary commercial information. Trade secrets and confidential information can be protected in a variety of ways, including non-disclosure agreements and non-compete agreements. Miller & Steiert attorneys can advise and advocate for employees and businesses in resolving or litigationg these matters.

Our Intellectual Property Matters

Our firm has advised businesses on a broad spectrum of intellectual property related issues, including:

  • Non-compete agreements 
  • Trade secrets
  • Legal issues in developing a website
  • Domain name disputes
  • Copyright infringement
  • Trademark disputes
  • Unauthorized use of a trade dress
  • Unfair competition
  • False advertising
  • Brand tarnishment
  • Dilution
  • Trademark protection
  • Copyright protection
  • Assignments
  • Licensing
  • And others

Helping Protect a Brand

Businesses depend on brand recognition for growth and success. When another company uses a similar name or a former employee uses a brand to market their own materials, it can harm the trademark owner. Depending on the facts of the case, a lawsuit may be filed to pursue money damages to compensate the owner for the harm caused and injunctive relief can be sought to protect the owner's interest from further harm.

The lawyers at Miller & Steiert can help advise you of your rights. In addition to evaluating your claims, our can help you consider the business implications of intellectual property litigation so you can make an informed decision as to how to best protect your business.

Internet and Website Issues

An ever-increasing concern for businesses is the prevention of trademark and copyright infringement on Internet Web sites. Pictures and other website content are easily duplicted, and thus, pose problems for businesses and individuals alike. Additionally, the use of similar names and logos can confuse consumers and lead to brand dilution or tarnishment.

At Miller & Steiert, we are sensitive to these issues and how to avoid them. We have the experience, knowledge and resources to pursue litigation against violators of copyrights, as well as to protect our clients who have been accused of unlawfully using a copyright or trademark.

Contact a Miller & Steiert attorney to discuss your case.