Trademark, Trade Dress & Domains
Guiding clients through the complexities of US trademark law
US trademark law can be difficult to navigate, particularly for global businesses and brand owners managing rights across multiple jurisdictions. Julie Katz provides strategic guidance through the US trademark process, helping clients understand the issues, reduce risk and make informed decisions about valuable intellectual property assets.
Trademarks & Trade Dress
We evaluate not just your brand name, but the total image and overall appearance of your product or service — from packaging to design — to mitigate consumer confusion and ensure your brand’s visual identity remains distinct.
Digital & Internet Assets
We navigate the complexities of domain names and online brand enforcement to protect your digital footprint across the global economy.
Strategic Risk Assessment
Our deep expertise allows me to anticipate legal hurdles and navigate the nuances of U S trademark law, providing the analytical clarity needed for informed decision-making.
By integrating trade dress and trademark protection into a broader IP portfolio, we ensure that every facet of your business — from its visual identity to its internal innovations — is strategically positioned for long-term stability and international continuity.
Client Testimonial
“Katz Group is
highly recommended!”
Julie does all of our trademark work. Her depth of knowledge and experience are
second to none, and we rely on her strategic insights as well as her ability
to navigate trademark agencies, all on an international scale. She is also a
pleasure to work with and very cost effective for our clients. Katz Group is
highly recommended!”
Jim Interlandi
Founder and Principal
Virtual General Counsel
Practical support across the full trademark lifecycle
Julie routinely works with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Copyright Office and provides practical counsel at every stage of the process. This includes preparing trademark and packaging risk assessments related to use and registration, monitoring portfolios to help ensure intellectual property is being used properly and effectively and advising clients on how to protect and strengthen their rights in the United States and abroad.
Enforcement, licensing and portfolio protection
The firm also negotiates and drafts licenses and other transactional agreements involving intellectual property assets, whether domestic or international. Julie develops enforcement programs and procedures that promote proper use of intellectual property and help clients police improper use by others. Just as importantly, the firm helps clients establish internal policies and practices designed to avoid conflicts and respect the intellectual property rights of third parties.
Anti-counterfeiting and border enforcement strategies
Julie also helps clients use US Customs and Border Protection as part of a broader enforcement strategy to stop counterfeit goods and parallel imports from entering the United States.
Trademark disputes
When disputes arise, Julie brings substantial experience in trademark enforcement and defense. The firm has handled trademark disputes involving a wide range of products and industries, from toys, auto parts and car-top carriers to erosion control products, woodworking machinery and kitchen appliances. Julie has also handled hundreds of contentious trademark matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Own Your Mark
Protect your brand
Whether you are clearing a mark, responding to a refusal, managing a portfolio or addressing a dispute, Katz Group provides clear, strategic trademark counsel in the US and beyond.
