Trademark Litigation in California

What is Trademark Litigation?

Trademark litigation is the enforcement of trademark rights in court, usually federal court under the Lanham Act. Claims include trademark infringement, counterfeiting, dilution, false designation of origin, unfair competition, and cybersquatting. Remedies include injunctive relief, monetary damages, profits, attorney's fees, statutory damages, and seizure orders in counterfeit cases.

When you might need this service

• A competitor is using a confusingly similar mark and refuses to stop after a cease and desist letter.
• Counterfeit goods bearing your mark are being sold and you need an injunction or seizure order.
• You received a complaint or threat of trademark litigation and need to evaluate defenses and counterclaims.
• A TTAB proceeding has reached the limits of administrative remedy and federal court is the next step.

How Sari Law Firm helps

We litigate trademark cases in California state and federal courts and the Ninth Circuit. We pursue temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, expedited discovery, and seizure orders where appropriate. Defense work includes motion practice (fair use, naked-licensing, abandonment, descriptive use), settlement negotiation, and trial when needed.