Sullivan & Carter LLP | Intellectual Property Law

Taking a
Global Approach

Your Intellectual Property has a global reach,
which is why, here at SCIP, we reach further.
We understand our clients’ goals and provide
guidance that maximizes the value of their
businesses and brands. SCIP takes a holistic
perspective and strives to provide quality
services that align with our clients’ needs.

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Innovative Solutions

We provide creative solutions and strategies to protect and expand your business. Our attorneys have experience in brand strategy, portfolio management, registration, enforcement and policing efforts, and infringement litigation, just to name a few.
If you have an IP issue, we can solve it.

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You Asked,
We Answered

We answered the most commonly asked questions that we receive. Wherever you are in your Intellectual Property journey, we know you have questions.
Start here to learn more about Intellectual Property and the steps you should take to protect it.

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Practice Areas

SCIP specializes in all areas of Intellectual Property Law

The expert team at SCIP understands that challenging legal situations require innovative thinking, fast action, and compassion. That’s why our attorneys strive to develop strategies that achieve optimal results all while keeping our clients' end goals and priorities at the forefront of everything we do.

Legal consultation whether you have an existing portfolio or need one created.

We handle the registrations of trademarks and copyrights with the USPTO and U.S. Copyright Office.

We offer different approaches to enforce your IP against those using your IP without your authorization.

We identify infringers and counterfeiters who use your marks and works in violation of U.S. law.

IP portfolio development; management and expansion of existing IP portfolios.

We strategize to build and expand your brand perception, identity and storytelling.

We manage all your trademark needs from creation to protection to enforcement.

We manage all your copyright needs from creation to protection to enforcement.

We handle your contract drafting, interpretation, and enforcement.

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Latest updates

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All trademark infringement counterfeit right of publicity

What is a Trademark
(and How Do I Get One)?

November 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Registering your trademarks is an often overlooked, but incredibly important part of any business, especially in the branding world we live in. We explain what qualifies as a trademark, the choices you'll need to make before applying, when you can (and should) apply, and how to properly maintain a registration once you've been approved.

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The Effects of Counterfeiting on a Brand and its Consumers

November 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Counterfeiting is a multi-billion dollar industry costing brands millions of dollars each year, but what are the other costs? Brands and consumers lose more than just money. There are far-reaching effects that reverberate well into the future, and brands must take note and include mitigation strategies as part of their intellectual property approach.

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The Right of Publicity – Protect Your Name and Likeness

November 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Along with trademarks and copyrights comes a lesser known intellectual property right - the right of publicity. This protects an individual's name, likeness, image, and persona. We cover who has the right of publicity, what the limitations are, the benefit to the owner of enforcing those rights, as well as the benefit to litigating against violators.

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The Right of Publicity – Protect Your Name and Likeness

What is a Trademark (and How Do I Get One)?

The Effects of Counterfeiting on a Brand and its Consumers