
Trademark & Copyright
Protecting, exploiting and enforcing your intellectual property assets.
Securing your intellectual property right away is one of the most important things you can do for your business - especially if you plan to share your ideas, products, services, and creations with the world.
The Mermaid Lawyer®️ is devoted to helping you protect creative works of authorship, such as musical compositions (music and lyrics), sound recordings, literary works, motion pictures, paintings, photographs, software, logo or business name.
Attorney Charlotte Towne has a vast amount of trademark and copyright experience:

Federal Trademark
Filing countless federal trademark and servicemark applications and responses to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Office Actions.


State Trademark
Filing state trademark and servicemark applications with the Florida Department of State.


Copyright
Filing copyright applications in the US Copyright Office for sound recordings, music compositions, photographs, literary works, AV works, and 2D/3D works.


Agreements
Drafting and negotiating numerous licenses, assignments, and distribution agreements.


Negotiation
Negotiating and drafting settlements involving trademark and copyright disputes.


Litigation
Representing clients in federal copyright and trademark infringement cases, including a published opinion in the Southern District of Florida.


Charlotte Towne Law provides legal and support services for intellectual property clients in all industries.
How the Trademark Filing and Registration process works:
Legal consultation
Select a mark and format
Identify goods and services
Search USPTO database
Submit application to USPTO
Responses to Examiner Office Actions
Receive approval of application
USPTO publishes mark
Registration certificate is issued
Waiting to file your federal trademark application can leave you dead in the water.
The Mermaid Lawyer®️ will help you keep the wind in your sails.

I knew I was in good hands from the moment we met. She took the time to understand exactly what I needed.
MICHAEL NEWMAN | ENTREPRENEUR
Our work helps you secure your brand from copycats and pirates. Curious what might be in store for your record label or creative business?

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We assist businesses and professionals in any industry achieve their maximum potential while guiding them and protecting them along the way. We are deeply committed to establishing a long-term, professional relationship with you looking not just to what your needs are right now, but helping you plan, build and protect your future.
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