Koch | Hamilton Invention Centre
Intellectual Property Law Firm
We have expertise in the area of utility patents, design patents, technology know how, confidential information and trade secrets. We also have experience in the less known protective rights including plant breeders rights and integrated circuit topographies protection.
A trademark can be a word, a symbol, a logo, a distinguishing shape, or a slogan that is distinctive of your goods and/or services. Registration affords protection in the country in which a registration is obtained. Trademarks can be renewed indefinitely.
Copyrightable works need not necessarily be registered in order to obtain protection. We provide consulting to computer programmers, artists, photographers and others who create copyrightable works.
You may have protection under one or more Statutes or under the common law against infringers and illegal copiers. Patent rights, trademark rights, copyrights, trade secret rights, trade dress rights, passing off rights, domain name rights are all enforced through the civil courts.
Mark A. Koch Professional Corporation is an
intellectual property
law firm practicing in the area of
patent law,
trademark law,
copyright law,
internet law
and
IP litigation
.
Mark A. Koch lawyer, engineer and founding member established the office in 1997.
The firm is registered to practice directly before the
Canadian
and
United States patent and trademark
offices.
The firm assists industry both large and small as well as individual inventors and entrepreneurs in securing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and plant breeders rights.
In addition the firm is experienced in aiding its clients in bringing their products to market including licensing or sale of intellectual property assets.
Initial consultation of up to one hour is offered at a flat fee of $175.00 + hst. Please call or email to make an appointment.