Kenneth E. Barnes - Memphis Intellectual Property Attorney

Copyright defense and enforcement

Copyright infringement can sometimes be clear, but sometimes it's not so obvious. The Internet is full of infringing content, whether we like it or not. A variety of tools exist for dealing with copyright infringement, both on and offline, but knowing when and how to use them, and what uses are permitted under the "fair use" provisions of copyright law requires careful consideration and legal advice. Kenneth E. Barnes, Attorney at Law can help you protect your copyrighted works from infringement, and defend you if you're accused of infringement.

Trademark defense and enforcement

Protecting your business identity requires monitoring, just as protecting your personal identity does. If your trademarks are infringed, your business can face harm to its reputation or brand. To prevent infringers from harming your reputation or taking your brand identity, you first have to know it's happening. Monitoring your business' trademarks for infringement is the first step, and Kenneth E. Barnes, Attorney at Law will stand watch for you, alerting you to potential problems.

Once possible trademark infringement is discovered, Kenneth E. Barnes, Attorney at Law can advise you on the appropriate strategy to defend your business identity, whether it takes a warning letter, negotiation, or an infringement suit. And if your business is accused of trademark infringement, Kenneth E. Barnes, Attorney at Law stands ready to defend you.

Patent defense and enforcement

Unfortunately, like other legal rights, patents don't enforce themselves. Although a patent gives its owner the sole legal right to practice the invention inside the United States and to exclude products embodying the invention from being imported into the U.S., it can take filing suit in federal court to enforce your patent rights against those who would infringe them. If a business competitor is making unauthorized use of your patented inventions, you need legal counsel ready to bring suit if necessary to stop the infringement and collect the damages you're owed. Kenneth E. Barnes, Attorney at Law provides a business-oriented approach to resolving disputes before they reach the courtroom, and stands ready to vigorously defend your rights.

If you'd like to schedule a consultation, call (901) 334-9127 or send an email to knothingen@kba2seernesfirherem.com .