What we Do

Brand Development & Strategy

As you begin creating names and/or crafting logos, we can aid in the development process by providing guidance from a brand protection vantage point to also avoid pitfalls later.

i) Developing an enforcement strategy

ii) International Strategy: Determining which international markets require IP protection

iii) Domain Name Protection: Protecting the brand’s online presence.

iv) Anti-Counterfeiting: Working with customs offices to enforce restrictions on the importation or exportation of infringing products

v) Education and Training: Preparing and/or Conducting IP training for individuals and teams

Trademarks

We partner with individuals and companies of all sizes to assist with cost-effective trademark strategies and brand consulting related services. We also perform more comprehensive searches prior to filing trademark applications.

Services Include:

  • Trademark Portfolio Audits

  • Trademark Clearance Searches, Screenings and Opinions

  • Preparing Trademark Applications and Office Action Responses

  • IP Assignments, Recordations, Statements of Use, and Watch Services

  • Trademark Investigations Related to Third Party Use

  • Trademark Licensing Agreements

  • Trademark Analysis and Due Diligence 

Copyrights

Copyrights are valuable assets across industries.  Clients include artists, musicians, authors, software developers, producers, and more.  Our services are designed to protect copyright rights of companies and individuals through a wide array of services.

Services Include: 

  • Counseling Clients and Identifying Potential Issues Pre-Litigation

  • Developing Strategies to Protect and Monetize Your Copyright Portfolio

  • Performing Copyright Clearance Searches and Ownership Searches

  • Preparing and Prosecuting Copyright Applications before the U.S. Copyright Office, including works requiring special handling due to their confidential nature

  • Drafting and Reviewing Work Made for Hire Agreements, Assignment Agreements, Licensing Agreements, and various other agreements

  • Content clearance for entertainment, media, and other online use

  • Fair use analysis and opinions

    • Copyright Enforcement – Including Drafting Cease and Desist Letters and Negotiating with Third Parties

All About Contracts

Whether you’re an artist, author, or other creative, we handle essential agreements like publishing, performance, and endorsement deals, tailored to your specific needs. Additionally, we support clients with any business-related agreements, offering personalized legal solutions to keep your projects and ventures protected and moving forward. 

Zyplear Strategies provides support for a wide range of agreements, including the following:

  • NDAs

  • MNDAs

  • Confidentiality Agreements

  • Work Made for Hire Agreements

  • Assignment Agreements

  • Sponsorship Agreements

  • Entertainment Agreements such as talent agreements, producer agreements, publishing agreements, endorsement agreements, influencer agreements etc.

  • Commercial Contracts

Brand Enforcement

You have already invested into creating a brand that consumers recognize and trust; now, protect it.   

You have already heavily invested into your business and creating your brand.  At Zyplear Strategies, we stand with you to protect third parties from infringing on your rights through common filings and tackling less common enforcement issues.

Our Services Include:

  • Recordation with Customs and Border Protection

  • Office Action Responses

  • Trademark Portfolio Management

  • Trademark Renewal Filings

  • Trademark Enforcement

  • Counterfeit Enforcement and Online Infringement