Young Basile has an experienced team of trademark practitioners who have prepared and prosecuted thousands of trademark applications both in the US and - through our network of foreign associates - around the world.

We help clients in identifying and resolving potential trademark conflicts before going to market with new brands or brand extensions. Our phased review approach allows clients to quickly - and inexpensively - rule out marks that may be unavailable before expending significant resources on clearance.

Young Basile provides aggressive but cost-effective litigation services for defending and enforcing trademarks and related claims such as unfair competition. We also handle oppositions and other trademark proceedings before administrative agencies.

Our attorneys have handled many trademark licenses as well as merchandising and certification mark programs. We also handle the acquisition and divestiture of brands and product lines.

We provide support to corporate attorneys representing investors and acquiring companies in M&A, IPO, VC and PE transactions. As transaction lawyers ourselves, we understand the dynamics, pace and culture of these deals and can quickly and effectively assist in reviewing a target company’s trademarks and related matters.

Attorneys now resident at the firm have handled the following:

• Successfully defended small client in trademark opposition proceeding filed by major consumer products company.
• Established certification mark program.
• Assisted US Postal Service in merchandising initiative.
• Managed clients’ global trademark portfolio.
• Helped clients buy and sell domain names.
• Defended client in unfair competition and trademark infringement litigation.
• Negotiated licenses for online distribution of content.