Foley Hoag’s Trademark Practice Group handles all types of trademark, trade dress, domain name, and unfair competition matters for our clients. Our group oversees, on behalf of our clients, thousands of trademark registrations and applications in more than 150 countries. We also guard our client’s rights against infringement, negotiate license agreements and other brand-related transactions, and prosecute and defend legal proceedings involving trademark rights. learn more

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  • Foley Hoag Joins American Lawyer's Select Group of Top 50 A-List Firms  [Read More]
  • Foley Hoag Selected as one of 2008 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity  [Read More]

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September 6, 2008 AIPPI's 41st World Intellectual Property Congress  [Read More] Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
September 22, 2008 FDA Boot Camp [Read More] Sheraton Boston Hotel
Boston, MA
September 25, 2008 ACI: International Clinical Trials [Read More] Radisson Hotel Boston
Boston, MA
October 19, 2008 ACC Annual Meeting '08 [Read More] Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, WA

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  • Growing Business with Successful Strategies
    Our client, a Canadian franchisor, was seeking to expand its operations in the United States market but risked challenges by other similar marks. We assisted our client in clearing and registering its mark, including acquiring priority rights. [Read More]
  • Helping a Manufacturer Make its Mark
    Our client, a clothing manufacturer, was challenged by a world-famous company for infringing its alleged rights in the shape and placement of clothing labels. We determined that the famous company's rights were suspect, and that it was vulnerable to charges of fraudulent registration and enforcement. We forced the company to abandon its claims against our client. [Read More]