Harrisburg Trademarks Attorney

Protecting the Value of Your Company's Trademarks

Trademarks and service marks are types of intellectual property that are essential to your business. A trademark or service mark is your brand name, logo, slogan, or other identifying mark used in connection with the sale of goods or services. These marks distinguish your business from competitors and represent the goodwill you have built over time.

If you use trademarks or service marks in your business, you should take proactive steps to protect your investment, the value of your brand and  your brand’s good will. Proper registration significantly increases the value of your marks and provides important legal protections against competitors and others who improperly use or attempt to profit from your brand.

Trademarks as Business Assets

The trademarks you use in your business are valuable business assets, much like equipment, real estate, or inventory. Without registration, your rights may be limited and more difficult to enforce. Registering your trademark is a critical step in protecting this asset and preserving its long-term value.

Federal and State Trademark Registration

Scaringi Law assists clients with both federal and state trademark registration. We regularly register trademarks with the Pennsylvania Department of State and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and have successfully registered trademarks at both the state and federal level.

Registering a trademark provides substantial benefits, including:

• Evidence of ownership and validity of the trademark
• Nationwide protection through federal registration
• Public notice of the owner’s rights to third parties
• Protection against counterfeit and infringing products
• The ability to block the importation of infringing goods
• Enhanced remedies, including the potential for attorney’s fees and triple damages in cases of trademark infringement

Trademark and service mark registration affords distinctive legal protection for your products and services and can provide a meaningful competitive advantage. These rights function as legal monopolies and are often critical to protecting brand recognition and market position.

Trademark Enforcement and Litigation

In addition to trademark registration, Scaringi Law represents clients in trademark enforcement and litigation matters. Our attorneys have successfully litigated trademark disputes against infringers in both federal and state courts, helping clients protect their brands from unauthorized use and unfair competition.

We also represent clients in administrative trademark proceedings and have successfully challenged improperly registered trademarks before the Pennsylvania Department of State, USPTO, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Our experience includes obtaining the cancellation of registered trademarks at both the state and federal level when those registrations were improper or infringed upon our clients’ rights.

Speak With an Experienced Trademark Attorney

If you want to protect your business trademarks, enforce your rights, or address trademark infringement issues, contact Scaringi Law at (717) 775-7195 to review your matter with an experienced attorney by phone or at one of our many Central Pennsylvania office locations.

Services We Provide:

• Registration of trademarks in Pennsylvania and at the federal level, including filings with the Pennsylvania Department of State and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
•  Representation in cancellation proceedings involving allegedly infringing trademarks before the Pennsylvania Department of State and the USPTO
• Representation in reexamination and related proceedings involving trademark registrations before the USPTO
• Civil litigation involving trademark rights and alleged infringement in Pennsylvania state courts and United States federal courts
• Trademark monitoring and internet-based research to identify potential trademark infringement
•  Preparation and sending of cease-and-desist letters to parties accused of trademark infringement