International Trademark Attorney in Boston
With different trademark laws around the globe, you want an experienced attorney to help you decide what course of action you should pursue in order to protect your trademark internationally. At the Boston law offices of Altman & Martin, we handle national and international trademark registrations for businesses throughout New England. We understand international trademark law and we can help you do what is best for your business.
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In the United States, you have to use a trademark before it can be registered, but in most countries that is not the case. However, while you can register a trademark without use, if you do not use it for a certain period of time, the registration can be cancelled.
There are other major differences between U.S. and other countries' trademark laws. In the United States, you must specify the products on which you are using your trademark in detail, but in many countries you can be much broader. Instead of listing t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats, you can simply say clothing.
Types of International Trademark Applications
We can help you minimize the number of applications you file while maximizing your protection. There are several types of international trademark applications which allow you to register a trademark in multiple countries at once:
- The Community Trademark (CTM): In the European Union, you can obtain an actual trademark registration from the CTM application. You will not have to go to each individual country to make it valid. It will be recognized in all EU countries.
- The Madrid Protocol Application: A broad international application, companies can file one application that covers multiple countries as long as they have a registration in their home country.
Many countries require that you use a local agent to register a trademark. With fifty years of experience handling international intellectual property law, our firm has contacts with law firms in countries around the world.
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From our offices in Boston, we represent companies throughout Massachusetts and New England interested in international trademarks. Open Monday through Friday from nine to five, we are just two blocks from the Park Street and Government Center T stations. We also schedule weekend and evening appointments. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
