Practice Areas
Copyright & Trademark
Michigan Lawyers Assisting with Copyright and Trademark Matters
Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable business assets — and it deserves strong protection. At Witt & Goldsworthy, we help creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses safeguard their original work and distinctive brands through practical advice, strong contracts, and, when necessary, aggressive enforcement. Whether you need to register your copyright, secure a trademark, respond to an infringement claim, or enforce your rights in court, our attorneys provide experienced, business-focused representation.
Copyright Services
We can help you understand the requirements for copyright protection and obtain copyright protection by registering your copyright and enforcing those rights whether by informal negotiations or litigation.
Copyright Registration and Assignment
We assist in registering your works with the U.S. Copyright Office to establish official ownership and maximize legal protections. We also prepare copyright assignment agreements.
Compliance and Enforcement Under DMCA
We help clients comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), including handling online infringements, safe harbor provisions, and copyright policies for digital platforms.
Consolidations
In a consolidation, two companies join to form an entirely new entity. We draft and negotiate consolidation agreements, handle regulatory filings, and help you work through governance and transition issues.
Respond to and Issue DMCA Takedown Notices
If someone is using your work without permission, we issue takedown notices to online platforms. If you’ve received a takedown notice, we defend your rights and challenge improper claims.
Works Made for Hire
We draft clear work-made-for-hire agreements ensuring your company owns intellectual property created by employees, freelancers, or independent contractors.
Trademark Services
We help you negotiate terms, align incentives, and protect your company’s interests in joint venture arrangements.
U.S. Trademark Registration
We conduct clearance searches, file trademark applications with the USPTO, and guide you through the registration process.
Federal Trademark Assignment
We prepare and record trademark assignments to preserve your rights and maintain a clean chain of title.
Trademark Audits
We identify which brands, logos, slogans, or product names should be registered or better protected, and recommend strategies to strengthen your IP portfolio.
Review and Draft Trademark License Agreements
We draft and review trademark license agreements to ensure your brand is used properly and your ownership rights stay intact.
Why Choose Witt & Goldsworthy?
At Witt & Goldsworthy, we help you take proactive steps to avoid disputes — and we are fully prepared to enforce your rights if litigation becomes necessary.
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