- Clearance searches and opinions
- U.S. and international trademark filings
- Office action responses
- Portfolio management and renewals
- Enforcement and brand protection strategies
Copyrights
- Registration of literary, artistic, musical, and other expressive works
- Counsleing regarding copyrightability
- Licensing and assignment agreements
- Takedown, infringement, and enforcement actions
- Chain‑of‑title and ownership reviews for film and theatrical productions
- Content, talent, and production agreements
- Rights of publicity and privacy counseling
- Product placement and clearance
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Business strategy & entity formation
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Copyright/Trademark protection & clearance
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Contract negotiation & drafting:
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Creative talent agreements
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Artist agreements
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Talent releases
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Production agreements
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Licensing agreements (music sync, distribution, merchandising)
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Sponsorship agreements
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Collaboration agreements
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Entertainment
Patents
- Patentability assessments
- U.S. and PCT patent applications
- Responses to examiner actions
- Portfolio strategy and management
- Licensing and technology transfer support
Contracts
- Drafting and negotiating IP licenses
- Co‑existence and settlement agreements
- Vendor, partner, and collaboration contracts
Due Diligence
- Ownership review for pledged assets
- Assessment of limitations and restrictions resulting from the transfer of assets
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IP portfolio review & analysis
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Freedom to Operate analysis
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Infringement risk assessment
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Clearance searches
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Agreement review (licenses, assignments, employment)
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Litigation & dispute analysis
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Competitor IP assessment
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Market impact analysis
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IP audits
Name, Image & Likeness
- Review of student-athlete contracts
- Rights of publicity strategy, agreements, and enforcement
- Personal brand protection and strategy
- Review brand Endorsement Agreements
Trade Secrets
- Trade secret identification and audit
- Policies, NDAs, and confidentiality frameworks
- Misappropriation response and enforcement strategy
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To qualify for the Amazon Brand Registry, your brand must possess an active or pending trademark registration. With over 30 years of collective experience, Darden Betts has secured protection for trademarks across diverse sectors—including apparel, electronics, software, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Our firm provides the strategic oversight necessary to satisfy Amazon's stringent requirements and safeguard your intellectual property.
Contact our offices today to discuss a comprehensive strategy for your trademark and Amazon Brand Registry needs.