A strong trademark defense turns an accusation into a negotiation. If you received a cease and desist letter, a TTAB opposition, or a federal complaint, do not panic and do not rebrand overnight. Transnational Matters PLLC defends businesses accused of trademark infringement and protects the brand equity you have already built.
Received a Cease and Desist Letter?
First, we assess whether the claim has teeth. Many demand letters overstate rights, rely on weak marks, or ignore your earlier use. We respond strategically, because silence invites a lawsuit while an aggressive reply can provoke one.
Defenses We Raise
Depending on the facts, we assert priority of use, absence of any likelihood of confusion, descriptive fair use, nominative fair use, abandonment, and invalidity of the asserted registration. In addition, we counterclaim to cancel weak registrations where the evidence supports it.
Defending TTAB and Federal Court Actions
Our team defends oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and litigates Lanham Act cases in federal court. We move to dismiss overreaching claims, oppose injunctions, and keep discovery focused so costs stay proportional to the risk.
Coexistence and Settlement Agreements
Most trademark defense matters settle. We negotiate coexistence agreements, field limitations, and phase-out periods that let both sides operate. As a result, clients often keep their name, their customers, and their momentum.
Speak With a Trademark Defense Team
Deadlines in these disputes are short, and default is expensive. Talk to our trademark lawyer team today, or review how we handle the other side of the aisle on our trademark infringement page. Call 305.417.9866 or use our contact page for a confidential consultation.
