Trademark Prosecution

Miller Johnson’s Trademark Prosecution practice helps clients secure, protect, and strengthen their brands. Our team combines meticulous legal analysis with practical business insight, ensuring that trademarks are distinctive, enforceable, and aligned with long‑term market strategies. We guide clients through clearance, registration, and portfolio management to maximize brand value and minimize risk.

Team Member Spotlight

Lisa Holubar is part of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group and brings over two decades of experience guiding clients in the selection, protection, and enforcement of their brand portfolios.

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Specialty Areas

Miller Johnson assists clients in evaluating and selecting trademarks through comprehensive clearance searches and risk assessments. Our attorneys provide strategic counseling to ensure chosen marks are distinctive, protectable, and aligned with business objectives, reducing the likelihood of infringement disputes and costly rebranding.

We guide clients through every stage of U.S. trademark application prosecution, from preparing and filing applications to responding to USPTO office actions. Miller Johnson’s team ensures compliance with legal requirements and advocates for strong protection of brand assets throughout the registration process.

Miller Johnson helps businesses maintain and strengthen their trademark portfolios through systematic audits, renewals, and strategic planning. Our approach identifies gaps, mitigates risks, and optimizes global protection strategies to support brand growth and long-term value.

Our attorneys structure and negotiate transactions involving intellectual property rights, including ownership transfers, assignments, and licensing agreements. Miller Johnson ensures these deals protect client interests, maximize asset value, and comply with applicable laws and contractual obligations.

Miller Johnson offers proactive brand monitoring services to detect unauthorized use and potential infringements across markets and platforms. We help clients enforce their rights promptly, preserving brand integrity and reducing the risk of dilution or reputational harm.

We represent clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), defending and enforcing trademark rights against conflicting applications or registrations. Miller Johnson combines deep procedural knowledge with strategic advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes.

Miller Johnson advises on domain name acquisition, protection, and dispute resolution, including proceedings under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP). Our team ensures clients’ online presence aligns with trademark rights and mitigates risks of cybersquatting or misuse.

We counsel clients on copyright ownership and registration strategies to safeguard creative works and intellectual property assets. Miller Johnson assists with filings, portfolio management, and enforcement actions to protect originality and support monetization opportunities.

Intellectual Property Practice

Miller Johnson’s Intellectual Property group provides full-service legal counsel to those seeking assistance with Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Licensing, and Litigation. We help clients maximize the value of their intellectual property in competitive markets.

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IP Case of the Week Blog

The IP Case of the Week Blog is a publication of Miller Johnson’s IP practice group.  Each publication provides concise, insightful summaries of recent intellectual property rulings. Each edition highlights key legal takeaways, helping readers stay informed on evolving IP law trends.

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