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Catalyst Law Group has an extensive trademark practice involving both protecting the worldwide trademark rights of U.S. clients, and protecting the U.S. trademark rights of foreign companies doing business in the U.S. Our attorneys are familiar with the trademark laws of most major industrialized countries and thus are able to protect clients' rights worldwide in cooperation with a global network of foreign associates.

In the U.S., trademarks and service marks can include words, designs, logos, and "trade dress" such as product packaging and product shapes. The U.S. has a three-tiered trademark system of common law, state and federal trademark rights. Consequently, a thorough trademark search can be one of the most complicated areas of the trademark practice.

Our attorneys also have considerable experience practicing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in inter partes actions, such as oppositions, cancellations and concurrent rights proceedings. In such proceedings, the firm's trademark attorneys have represented numerous clients in connection with trademark infringement disputes. In addition, Catalyst Law Group also has an extensive practice in trademark licensing, unfair competition, trade dress and false advertising.

 

Accolades

“If there were one word to describe Tom’s professionalism, superior knowledge, dedication and keen focus on positive outcomes for a client, it would be “phenomenal”. I have had the pleasure of knowing Tom in a professional capacity for over seven years and would not hesitate to recommend his professional services to anybody in need for a top-class biotechnology law firm. He not only is one of San Diego’s leading biotech lawyers, but he and his firm also can draw from a unique experience of having practiced law in academe, and both small and large biopharma corporations. His firm’s extensive experience in contract and patent law make them a unique resource to start-ups and seasoned corporations alike. Most important, Tom and his crew are easy to work with, and as client you can rest assured that all your legal needs are covered to the fullest.”

Martin Latterich
August 23, 2007