In today’s world, for a business to survive, having a well-known brand and trademark can be very advantageous, especially if your business operates online and has a lot of competition in the industry. Licensing can be a big help, no matter what stage your business is at. Whether you already have a thriving business and want to expand or are just launching one, it’s a good idea to explore licensing. Understand what you need legally by calling us at COFFYLAW to work with our Elizabeth, NJ licensing lawyer!
Elizabeth, NJ Licensing Lawyer
Our attorneys help both businesses and individuals understand, obtain, negotiate, and enforce licensing. Licensing is a legal agreement that allows another individual or business to engage in practices that would be otherwise restricted. For example, a business could license its brand, image, or services to another business. Licensing can also apply to parties like nurses, doctors, real estate agents, and contractors.
A big part of licensing is intellectual property licensing, which helps creators and businesses protect and license out their copyrights, trademarks, patents, and software. Our team can also help if you’re planning to franchise your business. Every area of licensing can come with its regulations, forms, and legal obligations. Failing to properly license any trademark or business can result in serious issues like hefty fines, lawsuits, business shutdowns, and even losing your license.
Should any legal disputes occur, our team can help by representing you and your business. Often, problems can begin even before the licensing agreement goes into effect. Having a poorly written licensing agreement can mean you accidentally give away your valuable rights or income. A carefully structured licensing agreement will make sure all your interests are protected, alongside providing strategies should issues like conflicts or legal disputes arise.
Experience Matters For Licensing
You worked hard to create your business, and when it comes to licensing of any kind, you want to ensure you comply with all regulations while protecting your revenue and interests. Our Elizabeth licensing lawyers can help with this process!
- Our team brings over 80 years of combined experience, and our team consists of ex-patent examiners, patent attorneys, inventors, business attorneys, and technical advisers. Among the many industries we’ve worked in are electrical engineering, nuclear chemistry, and computer technology.
- Our managing partner, Emmanuel Coffy, is a registered Patent Attorney and former Patent Examiner. He advises his clients in various areas like intellectual property strategy, trademark, trade secrets, licensing, and copyrights.
- Leonard Boyer is a senior partner who brings over 30 years of legal experience. His experience in divorce and family law gives him a unique perspective and ability to empathize with his clients. He takes great pride in helping his clients through various challenges, including licensing agreements.
During any stage of the licensing process, there are legal considerations to make, including what to do should any disputes or contract breaches arise. Let our Elizabeth licensing lawyer help you at any stage of the process when you call us today at COFFYLAW to find out what services we offer!