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We Can Help Protect Your Brand Today!
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Secure Nationwide Protection for Your Brand Right Now.
Every day you operate without a registered trademark, you risk weaker protection for your name, logo, or slogan. While common law rights arise from use, they’re limited in scope and harder to enforce. A federal registration strengthens your position and helps you stop others from using confusingly similar marks.
Safeguard your brand with a free consultation from an experienced NYC IP attorney at TCP Law.
A New York Based Solo Practice Specializing in Intellectual Property Law
Register your copyright to protect your song, story, movie, picture, art, or other creative work.
Prepare and file your patent application to protect your invention and design.
Prepare and file your trademark application to protect the word and design marks that define your brand.
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The Risks of an Unprotected Brand Are Real
Building a brand takes years of work, investment, and reputation. Protecting it shouldn't be complicated. Whether you're registering a name for the first time, defending against a copycat, or auditing an existing portfolio of assets, TCP Law handles every layer of your brand's legal protection — so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.
How TCP Law Protects You
Complete Intellectual Property Protection
Building a brand takes years of work, investment, and reputation. Protecting it shouldn't be complicated. Whether you're registering a name for the first time, defending against a copycat, or auditing an existing portfolio of assets, TCP Law handles every layer of your brand's legal protection — so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.
Businesses invest in intellectual property to protect their reputation and goodwill in the marketplace and secure developments that give them a competitive edge. For instance, trademarks can help develop and safeguard your brand, copyrights protect your original publications, and patents secure your technological development and product designs. Businesses may also need to evaluate and respond to infringement claims asserted against them. Please schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can help protect your business's intellectual property.
Inventors invest in intellectual property to secure exclusive rights to their claimed inventions, which they have invested their time and resources to develop. For example, an inventor may use utility patents to protect functional elements within a product or procedural steps within a service and design patents to protect the ornamental aspects of a manufactured article. Please schedule a free consultation to discuss your invention and its potential intellectual property rights.
Creators invest in intellectual property to help protect against the unauthorized use, reproduction, and distribution of their original works. For example, an artist may register an original work with the Copyright Office to create a public record of the work and when it was created, enable filing of a copyright infringement claim, and be eligible for statutory damages. Please schedule a free consultation to discuss your original work and possible intellectual property rights.
Various Combinations of Intellectual Property Rights Are Available
Your role in the marketplace can help define which combination of the various forms of protection available under intellectual property law will best address your current needs and future goals.
Real Clients. Real Protection.
"Excellent legal service"
“Excellent legal service regarding Copyright issue – I contacted him regarding a Copyright issue. He provided seamless service with quick responses. He is knowledgeable in his area. Plus, he provides free consultation which is very helpful. He also charges a very reasonable price. I totally recommend him”
Karen
Professional Photographer
"A true 'Diamond in the ruff'"
"Rarely, if ever, does one find such expertise and service from a first-time Google search. However, John turned out to be a true “Diamond in the ruff” find for Fortress Mobile. We have been working with John intimately on several trademarks and his attention to detail is unmatched. He is both patient and “battle-tested” in terms of both trademark and patent law. His experience truly resonates. We are extremely grateful for his commitment to our Team!”
Joe DiRenzo, Sr.
Founder, The Cloak Phone
"Excellent attorney & a good guy"
I contacted John Laurence on a Holiday weekend and he was immediately available. He answered all my questions regarding branding and assisted me with the copyright registration application for my first film. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable, John is also very calm and patient. He is an excellent attorney and a good guy. I highly recommend him.
Kim Plumridge
My Story Films Inc
"Extremely satisfied"
“We are extremely satisfied with the services provided to us by John Laurence. He has gone over and beyond to meet our needs, while also educating us on trade knowledge along the way. John has worked with us on multiple patent projects and also obtained our trademark protection. We are very grateful for his impeccable service and communication, and look forward to working with John again in the near future!”
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EZ Reach Apparel
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An Attorney Who Speaks Both Engineer and Lawyer
Most IP attorneys understand the law. John Laurence at TCP Law understands your invention, your brand, and your business — because he's been on your side of the table. With a BS in Electrical Engineering from NYU, hands-on experience in the media industry, and an LLM in IP Law from Fordham, John brings a technical depth that most attorneys simply can't match.
As the sole attorney on every matter, you deal directly with John — not a paralegal, not a first-year associate. Your IP strategy gets his full attention, every time.
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LLM in IP & Technology Law,
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USPTO Registered Patent Attorney,
Licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
About TCP Law
TCP Law, PLLC is a solo practice based in New York that specializes in intellectual property law. The firm works with clients throughout the United States and internationally to help develop and enforce their trademark, copyright, and patent rights. The firm also assists clients accused of infringing others' intellectual property rights. The firm is owned by John Laurence, who is involved in all client matters. John earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from New York University Tandon School of Engineering and started his career as an engineer in the media industry. At night, John earned a JD from New York Law School. He later earned his LLM in Intellectual Property and Technology Law from Fordham University Law School. This engineering and legal experience blend helps the firm understand and focus on clients' current intellectual property needs and future goals. We are eager to discuss your IP needs and help develop a strategy to meet your future needs.
