Copyright & Trademark
Michigan Lawyers Assisting with Copyright and Trademark Matters
Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable business assets — and it deserves strong protection. At Witt & Goldsworthy, we help creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses safeguard their original work and distinctive brands through practical advice, strong contracts, and, when necessary, aggressive enforcement.
Whether you need to register your copyright, secure a trademark, respond to an infringement claim, or enforce your rights in court, our attorneys provide experienced, business-focused representation.
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Copyright Services
We can help you understand the requirements for copyright protection, including what type of subject matter is either protected by or excluded from protection by copyright law. We can also obtain copyright protection for you by registering your copyright and enforcing those rights whether by informal negotiations or, if necessary, through litigation. Our firm provides special attention to helping individuals and business owners in a variety of copyright services:
Copyright Registration and Assignment
We assist in registering your works with the U.S. Copyright Office to establish official ownership and maximize your legal protections. We also prepare copyright assignment agreements to transfer ownership rights when needed.
Compliance and Enforcement Under Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
We help clients comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), including the handling of online infringements. We guide you through safe harbor provisions and copyright policies if you operate websites or digital platforms.
Respond to and Issue DMCA Takedown Notices
If someone is using your work without permission, we issue takedown notices to online platforms to remove infringing content. If you’ve received a takedown notice, we defend your rights and challenge improper claims.
Works Made for Hire for Employees and Contractors
We draft clear “work made for hire” agreements that ensure your company — not the individual creator — owns intellectual property created by employees, freelancers, or independent contractors.
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Trademark Services
We can help protect the value of your intellectual property by educating you on the requirements for registering a trademark or service mark. By registering your trademark and enforcing your trademark rights—whether by informal negotiations or litigation—you can assure that the trademark attorneys at Witt & Goldsworthy will help secure the value of your intellectual property. Our firm provides a variety of trademark services:
U.S. Trademark Registration
We conduct clearance searches, file trademark applications with the USPTO, and guide you through the registration process — reducing the risk of rejection or disputes later.
Federal Trademark Assignment
When ownership of a trademark changes — whether through a sale, merger, or business succession — we prepare and record trademark assignments to preserve your rights and maintain a clean chain of title.
Trademark Audits
We conduct audits to identify which of your brands, logos, slogans, or product names should be registered or better protected, and recommend strategies to strengthen your intellectual property portfolio.
Review and Draft Trademark License Agreements
Licensing your brand can open new revenue streams — but it must be done carefully. We draft and review trademark license agreements to ensure your brand is used properly and your ownership rights stay intact.
Your Ideas and Brands Deserve Strong Protection
At Witt & Goldsworthy, we help you take proactive steps to avoid disputes — and we are fully prepared to enforce your rights if litigation becomes necessary. Whether you’re growing a brand, creating original content, or facing a claim, we bring practical, cost-effective solutions that protect your creative work and business reputation.