A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, which identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one party from those of others. Examples of well-known trademarks include Coca-Cola for soft drinks, Kodak for film, Nike for footwear, and Microsoft for software.

The attorneys at Malin Haley DiMaggio & Bowen are experienced in protecting and enforcing common law trademark rights as well as those subject to federal and/or state registration.
The attorneys at Malin Haley DiMaggio & Bowen provide full-service counseling in determining the availability of marks and the feasibility of obtaining federal or state registrations for trademarks or service marks. We conduct computerized searches for previously registered marks, and pending applications which might bar an application.

The firm handles all aspects of Trademark Law including the preparation of amendments in response to communications form the PTO, the maintaining and monitoring of extensive domestic and international trademark portfolios and the handling of litigation involving the unauthorized use of trademarks and service marks, trade dress, as well as unfair competition and false advertising claims under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act.