All you need to know about Trademark Infringement
Trademark Infringement is a violation of the exclusive rights attached to a trademark with the trademark owner's permission. Trademark owners hire a trademark opposition lawyer to help them take legal action if they believe their marks are being infringed. If the infringement of a trademark is proven, a court order can prevent a defendant from using the mark, and the owner may be awarded monetary relief. What will happen if someone sues you for trademark infringement? A trademark owner who believes its mark is being infringed may file a civil action in either state court or federal court for trademark infringement , depending on the circumstances. In many cases, trademark owners choose to claim for infringement in federal court. Even when a plaintiff wants state court, it may be likely for the defendant to have the case "dismissed" to federal court. If the trademark owner provides infringement, available remedies may include the following: A court order th