Intellectual Property (IP)

Protecting What Makes Your Business Unique

Your brand, content, inventions, and internal know-how are core to your value. Kader Law provides strategic legal guidance to help you protect and leverage your intellectual property, including trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing agreements.

We support businesses at every stage - from conducting trademark searches to submitting applications, managing filings, and advising on protection strategy. When appropriate, we collaborate with trusted outside counsel for copyright and patent-specific filings.

We support businesses at every stage - from conducting trademark searches to submitting applications, managing filings, and advising on protection strategy. When appropriate, we collaborate with trusted outside counsel for copyright and patent-specific filings.

What We Help With

Trademark Search & Registration

Comprehensive U.S. trademark search using third-party databases (up to 5 classes), with conflict review and attorney-drafted opinion letter.

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Trademark Application & Management

Preparation, filing, tracking, and ongoing guidance for U.S. trademark applications.

Trade Secret Protection

Advising on internal policies, NDAs, and best practices to protect proprietary processes and data.

Licensing Agreements

Drafting and reviewing licensing agreements for IP usage, branding, and commercialization.

Outside Counsel Coordination

Facilitating referrals and coordination with experienced copyright and patent attorneys as needed.

Who This is For

Startups and growing businesses developing proprietary brands, content, or technologies

Founders seeking to secure trademarks and manage licensing

Legal teams advising on brand expansion or risk management

Businesses formalizing trade secret protections or looking to license IP

Recent Insights on

Intellectual Property

May 6, 2024

Key Considerations for VC's Investing in Software Companies

Software companies can be great investments, but the process requires careful legal consideration to ensure that the investment is safe. Venture capitalists (VCs) must consider several legal aspects and this post will give a high level overview of key legal considerations every VC should evaluate when investing in a software company.
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March 26, 2023

How Trademarks Work

Trademarks are an important part of protecting your brand and product. You should understand the basics of trademark law, and what the process of filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is.
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March 1, 2021

How to Protect your Trade Secrets

Trade secrets are often the life blood of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Information Technology (IT) company. But, you can’t just call something a trade secret, not take active measures to protect that secret, and expect the adequate protection. This post will give you a high level overview of how to protect your trade secrets.
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1629 K St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006

(202) 466-0965

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