Trademarking something makes it your own. It doesn’t matter if it’s words, symbols, graphics, etc. Once it’s trademarked, it’s yours and no one else can use it. If you find that you may have a trademark infringement case, a Chicago trademark lawyer can help.
What the Chicago Trademark Lawyer Does
The lawyer will look at what you have trademarked and then what you think is the infringement. The lawyer will also research your trademark to establish that you aren’t actually the one infringing on someone else’s trademark. (Yes, this has actually happened, and unfortunately, it results in the person attempting to bring suit losing their own trademark in the process!)If the lawyer can’t find any other potential infringements and establishes that the other party either doesn’t have a trademark or just borrowed your property without permission, you can bring suit.
Bringing Suit Against the Offending Party
More than anything, a simple letter of “cease and desist” cures this issue. The other party not realizing that they are using a trademarked item belonging to you ceases from using it and desists from attempting to use it further. It’s very unusual for the other party to refuse the terms of the cease and desist letter. If they do resist, a lawsuit ensues.
Because there isn’t much to gain financially from this type of lawsuit unless you can prove that your stolen trademarked property created profit for the other party, you won’t gain financially in court. To start your case, contact Jayaram Law.
