Practice Area
Copyright & Trademark
Protecting the original work and distinctive brands that make your business yours.
Why It Matters
Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable business assets — and it deserves strong protection. We help creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses safeguard their original work and distinctive brands.
Whether you need to register your copyright, secure a trademark, respond to an infringement claim, or enforce your rights in court, Witt & Goldsworthy’s attorneys provide experienced, business-focused representation — through practical advice, strong contracts, and, when necessary, aggressive enforcement.
TWO REGISTERS, ONE STRATEGY
Copyright protects the work. Trademark protects the brand.
Most businesses need both. We help you understand which assets to register, which to license, and which to watch — and how all three fit together as your company grows.
Copyright Services
Protecting original work.
Registration, licensing, DMCA compliance, and enforcement for the works your business creates.
01
Copyright Registration & 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.
02
DMCA Compliance & Enforcement
We help clients comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act — including online infringements, safe harbor provisions, and copyright policies for digital platforms.
03
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.
04
Works Made for Hire
Clear work-made-for-hire agreements ensuring your company owns intellectual property created by employees, freelancers, or independent contractors.
01
Copyright Registration & 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.
02
DMCA Compliance & Enforcement
We help clients comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act — including online infringements, safe harbor provisions, and copyright policies for digital platforms.
03
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.
04
Works Made for Hire
Clear work-made-for-hire agreements ensuring your company owns intellectual property created by employees, freelancers, or independent contractors.
Trademark Services
Protecting the brand.
Clearance, registration, and enforcement for the marks your customers recognize.
01
U.S. Trademark Registration
We conduct clearance searches, file trademark applications with the USPTO, and guide you through the registration process end to end.
02
Federal Trademark Assignment
We prepare and record trademark assignments to preserve your rights and maintain a clean chain of title through mergers, sales, and restructurings.
03
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.
04
Trademark License Agreements
We draft and review trademark license agreements to ensure your brand is used properly and your ownership rights stay intact when others carry your name.
01
U.S. Trademark Registration
We conduct clearance searches, file trademark applications with the USPTO, and guide you through the registration process end to end.
02
Federal Trademark Assignment
We prepare and record trademark assignments to preserve your rights and maintain a clean chain of title through mergers, sales, and restructurings.
03
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.
04
Trademark License Agreements
We draft and review trademark license agreements to ensure your brand is used properly and your ownership rights stay intact when others carry your name.
PROACTIVE — AND READY TO ENFORCE
We help you take proactive steps to avoid disputes — and we’re fully prepared to enforce your rights if litigation becomes necessary.
Strong IP protection is equal parts paperwork and preparation. We handle both.
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