Intellectual Property Investigation & Acquisition

Unlike “one-stop” investigation firms, The Treadstone Group, Inc. specializes in investigating and acquiring trademarks and domain names.

Trademark & Domain Name Investigation


If your client’s proposed trademark potentially infringes the intellectual property rights of others, or your client has identified a potential infringement of their own rights; our trademark researchers and investigators specialize in establishing the facts surrounding the intended or actual uses of trademarks and domain names. Our comprehensive investigation reports provide actionable intelligence regarding:

  1. The profile of the owner of the mark or domain name
  2. The status of the mark, and nature of goods or services to which it pertains.
  3. The geographical distribution and avenues of trade of goods and services bearing the mark.
  4. Date of first use and, if applicable, date of last use and reason for cessation of use.
  5. Historical domain name registration records (“Whois”) and archived website content.
  6. Press and media transcripts citing the mark.
  7. Inspiration for the mark or domain name, including any evidence of bad faith.
  8. Strength of intellectual property rights defense policy of the owner.
  9. Literature and product samples illustrating use of the mark, as requested by the client.

For your convenience, The Treadstone Group, Inc. offers menu-based, flat-rate billing for standard (five business days) and expedited investigations.

Anonymous Acquisition


The Treadstone Group acquires intellectual property rights on behalf of high-profile, high-net-worth companies and start-ups seeking to expand their trademark, copyright, patent, and domain name portfolios. Using the identities of any of our legally incorporated and d/b/a companies, we can establish the amenability of the owner to the sale of their IP asset; and then negotiate for, and acquire it on your behalf.

Our clients appreciate that most value is realized when:

  • Attempting to acquire an intellectual property at a lesser cost than filing opposition/cancellation proceedings, litigation or UDRP claims.
  • Attempting to clear conflicts to a proposed trademark.
  • Safeguarding marketing plans.
  • Preventing price-gouging.

The Treadstone Group, Inc. takes pride in our flat-rate billing for negotiating and acquiring IP assets. Our clients rest assured, knowing that creative billing, such as reverse commissions, do not result in inflated professional fees.

Representative Clients:

  • Brand Owners
  • Corporate & Outside Counsel
  • Marketing Firms

 

What Our Clients Say


"I was thrilled with the report, format and thoroughness of your investigation. I can't tell you how disappointing other services are - printouts of websites I've already viewed and a cover letter saying 'here's what we found.' Your service is far superior and I thank you."

 

"We will be sure to continue to sing your praises to all of our colleagues, and most importantly we thank you for an excellent product."

 

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