Intellectual Property and Transactional Law

Borghese Legal, Ltd. is a Las Vegas, Nevada law firm focused on trademarks, copyrights, technology, and transactional law.

The firm's services include trademark and copyright filing, domain name dispute resolution, and contract negotiation and drafting.

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Client Focused

Efficient: Utlizing experience and technology to complete work promptly.
Professional:Working with you to achieve your business goals.
Affordable: Completing work on budget and for a lower fee than larger law firms.

Since 1997, Mark Borghese has practiced law at a national level, assisting businesses and individuals in legal matters from Las Vegas, Nevada to Washington, D.C. The firm's experience also stretches internationally including managing worldwide intellectual property portfolios.

How long does a trademark registration last?

Trademark Registration Renewals

A federal trademark registration can last indefinitely, but the trademark owner must periodically file the correct paperwork with the trademark office to keep the registrations active. The trademark office does not remind trademark owners of due dates and often trademarks which are still being used lose their registrations by the failure of the trademark owners to timely file the required affidavits.

Copyright Protection for Stuff, Rather than Art

Copyrights in Useful Articles

There is art and then there is stuff. Art is copyrightable. Stuff is not. The Copyright Act refers to stuff people use (rather than just look at, listen to, or read) as a "useful article." Useful articles are generally not copyrightable. The design of clothing, furniture, automobiles, cell phones, speakers, and anything else which is useful (and typically not considered "art") is not entitled to copyright protection.

Domain Name Disputes

The firm protects owners of marks from cybersquatters as well as protecting legitimate domain name holders from reverse domain name hijacking.

Trademark Filings

Borghese Legal, Ltd. works with companies and individuals all over the United States helping them register their trademarks, servicemarks, and slogans.

Contract Drafting

The firm drafts a wide range of intellectual property licenses, employee and contractor agreements, and general business agreements.

Rights of Publicity

The firm helps protect the rights of individuals whose name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness has commercial value. The firm assists individuals and estates of individuals in registering and protecting these valuable rights.

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Non-Infringement Opinions

Borghese Legal, Ltd. provides complete trademark and copyright reviews and non-infringement opinions. The firm will compare the client’s trademarks and creative works with its competitors to determine what risks exist and the likelihood of a successful infringement action.