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Intellectual property originates in the mind of the creator. Stephen Spataro has 30 years of experience zealously protecting ideas, expressions, and other intangible legal rights and preserving their potential financial value through:

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Protecting your art products and software through copyright
You have the exclusive right to the reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute and display a piece of art or software program you have created. In addition to the financial benefits it provides, copyright protects the integrity of your work by allowing you to direct the manner in which it is used. Covering a wide spectrum of talents, copyright protects books, photographs, musical compositions, computer programs, movies and many other types of work product. Spataro & Associates can register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office and defend it against unauthorized use.

Preserving your business image through trademark
Another company’s unauthorized use of your branding, logo, picture or design creates confusion that can tarnish your business’ reputation and cause loss of revenue. Even a product with a similar look can negatively affect your image. Spataro & Associates files your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. If infringement occurs, the firm assertively seeks an injunction to stop further use and sues the infringer for damages.

Safeguarding your trade secrets
A formula, recipe, method, process or plan may be the cornerstone of your business success. When information about these unique functions is revealed, your company’s value can be severely compromised. Attorney Stephen Spataro helps you protect your business secrets through nondisclosure agreements and employment protocol. If an employee or outside party releases protected information, the firm doggedly pursues your legal remedies, while taking methodical steps to minimize damage to your company.

Contact a devoted Los Angeles intellectual property attorney
Call Spataro & Associates at 310.866.7033 or contact the firm online to schedule an appointment.