TRADEMARK
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CONTACT
- Shoko Naruo
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- Michael Parks
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- Tom Polcyn
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- Jennifer Visintine
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RELATED PRACTICES
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RELATED INDUSTRIES
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REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
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Angelica Corporation
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Apath
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Baldor Electric Company
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Barry-Wehmiller Group
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Charter Communications
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Continental Commercial Products, LLC
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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Emerson Electric Company
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FURminator, Inc.
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Hunter Engineering
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Intelispend Prepaid Solutions
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Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA
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KMOV-TV
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Magnet, LLC
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Maritz
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Martin Engineering
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Midwest Motorcycle Supply Distributors Corp.
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Monsanto
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Nestlé Purina Petcare
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Rug Doctor
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Societe des Produits Nestlé S.A.
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Sukup Manufacturing Company
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The Material Works Ltd.
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UniGroup
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University of Nebraska
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Victor Technologies
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We counsel business clients regarding trademark issues both domestically and internationally. We conduct and analyze trademark searches and advise regarding conflict issues in the selection process; negotiate and draft licenses and assignments; and advise regarding infringement issues and the resolution of infringement disputes. We register trademarks and service marks in the U.S. and throughout the world. We also have a wealth of experience in protecting our clients’ trademarks through litigation, having successfully litigated a wide range of trademark-related matters in venues across the country.
Our clients include those with large trademark/service mark portfolios that we service and manage through a network of foreign associates covering every country where trademark protection can be obtained, as well as smaller companies with fewer—but equally important—trademarks to protect. We combine the services of our lawyers and paralegals to provide comprehensive yet cost-effective service, with appropriate staffing for the given task.
Case Studies
Securing global trademark protections for PowerBar
Injunction issued in favor of firm client on trademark infringement and false association claims following a two-day hearing, including fact and expert witnesses.
Brunetti/Pesc-Co, Inc. v. Brunetti Termite Control
Injunction for trademark infringement issued in favor of our client following a hearing.
National Cable Satellite Corporation v. Federer
Injunction for trademark and copyright infringement issued in favor of our client on a short timetable following a hearing in the closing days of a political campaign.
Publications
USPTO Issues Notice of Proposed Rule Making
New U.S. trademark and copyright procedures
When can you sue on your new patent? That depends on your time zone.
Patents, trademarks and the COVID-19 stimulus bill
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s response to COVID-19
Your trademarks now can (but needn’t) be offensive
USPTO launches new proof of use audit program
Trademark Office warns about deceptive trademark-related solicitations
In new litigation, Amazon takes a stronger stance on counterfeit products
What U.S. companies need to know about their IP rights post-Brexit
Don't underestimate the importance of TTAB proceedings
Clearinghouse opens for protecting brands on new top-level domains
Acceptable specimens are key to strong trademark protection
Blog Posts
Supreme Court Avoids Discovery Rule Fight in Copyright Lawsuit
Mural copyrights: Yes, it’s a thing! Don’t end up with paint on your face
Supreme Court excuses copyright application mistake
Photo publisher’s checklist: Seven New Year’s legal resolutions for your website
Substantial changes to trademark and copyright law tucked away in recent stimulus package
Supreme Court decides key trademark licensee issue in bankruptcy
Are campaigns running on infringement?
Are headline and title writers getting too cocky about their IP rights?
Grumpy Cat still grumpy despite big copyright verdict
Branding your bud: Why trademarks are tricky for marijuana businesses
TCLE
News
Shoko Naruo Recognized as a Rising Star by INTA
Mike Nepple Discusses Supreme Court Trademark Case with Bloomberg Law
Thompson Coburn Highlighted for Innovation Protections on WBBM NewsRadio
Mike Nepple Shares Insights on Supreme Court Case Vidal v. Elster
Tom Polcyn and Matt Braunel Discuss GenAI Concerns for Human Authors
World Trademark Review names Tom Polcyn to 2023 WTR 1000 list
Tom Polcyn talks to Thomson Reuters’ ‘Technologist’ about the Metaverse
World Trademark Review names Tom Polcyn to WTR 1000 list
Jennifer Visintine named a 2019 Missouri Up & Coming lawyer
Jennifer Visintine recognized by International Trademark Association for pro bono work
New Jersey jury awards $11 million to Thompson Coburn client in pet invention dispute
Congratulations to our 14 'Lawyers of the Year' for 2018
Mark Sableman talks ‘internet twists’ at Midwest Digital Media Conference
Tom Polcyn named a Lexology Client Choice winner in Trademarks
A stitch in time: Thompson Coburn secures trademark protection for iconic Cherry Dress
Congratulations to our 2017 ‘Lawyers of the Year’
25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA
Los Angeles litigator, business advisor Rich Reinis joins Thompson Coburn
Shoko Naruo named to Lawyers of Color’s 2014 ‘Hot List’
27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA
UMSL Research & Innovation Week to feature Tom Schlafly presentation
Krissa Lubben, Mark Sableman named 2014 Lexology Client Choice Award winners
St. Louis CLE will explore intellectual property enforcement in China
Mark Sableman launches Internet Law Twists & Turns blog
19 Thompson Coburn partners named 2013 St. Louis Lawyers of the Year
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Counsel
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St. Louis
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Hadi represents clients in trademark, copyright, advertising and unfair competition litigation. Hadi represents clients in trademark, copyright, advertising and unfair com... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Brendan helps counsel clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues, including intellectual property portfolio management, enforcement and prosecution. Brendan helps counsel clients on a wide range of intellectual property issu... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Matt is vice chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Matt is vice chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Matt’s practice is focused on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of mechanical and electrical arts. Matt’s practice is focused on the preparation and prosecution of patent app... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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David strategically advises clients in a variety of intellectual property disputes including patent prosecution, IP litigation, brand protection, counterfeiting, Post-Gra... David strategically advises clients in a variety of intellectual property d... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals through strategic and creative approaches to the protection and enforcement of their intellectu... Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Clients throughout the country, both big and small, trust Justin to protect their business interests and intellectual property rights at all stages—from the initial phase... Clients throughout the country, both big and small, trust Justin to protect... |
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Partner
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New York
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Shoko helps companies protect their valuable brands in markets around the world through strategic trademark counseling and enforcement. Shoko helps companies protect their valuable brands in markets around the w... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Mike focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, including patent, media, advertising, copyright, trade secret, privacy and data breach actions. Mike focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, including pa... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them in federal courts across the United States. Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Tom provides strategic intellectual property counseling to some of the world's largest consumer products companies and service providers, with a focus on IP portfolio man... Tom provides strategic intellectual property counseling to some of the worl... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Steve advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and provides comprehensive counsel on licensing and technology transfer. Steve advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Mark's practice focuses on facilitating clients' communications, in media, marketing and business. Mark's practice focuses on facilitating clients' communications, in media, ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jennifer is a partner in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Media Law practice groups. Jennifer is a partner in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Media Law pra... |
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