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What’s in a Name? Trademarks and Construction

Contractors may be unfamiliar with the trademark process and the consequences of not using those tools.
By J.P. Vogel and Carol Wilhelm
April 8, 2022
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by J.P. Vogel

Leader of Gray Reed’s Construction Practice Group and Industry Team, J.P. Vogel guides clients through every phase of commercial construction and helps them to resolve disputes when projects don’t go as planned. Vogel focuses on brainstorming new ways for clients to seize opportunities and overcome challenges. His clients are major players across the industry, including owners, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers. He is based in Gray Reed’s Dallas office. 

by Carol Wilhelm

Carol Wilhelm focuses her intellectual property practice in all areas of trademark, copyright and unfair competition, including prosecution, transactions, due diligence, litigation and client counseling. With over 25 years of experience managing soft IP portfolios for clients ranging from multi-national corporations to local startups, Wilhelm has protected consumer and industrial brands across several industries, including healthcare, software, oil and gas, clothing, cosmetics, automotive, restaurants and many more. She is based in Gray Reed’s Houston office.

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