Thew Law Offices
U.S. Bank Building
233 South 13th Street
Suite 1706                                                                Phone (402) 474-3300
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508                                     Fax       (402) 474-3301
Peter Thew and Thew Law Offices represent clients located throughout Nebraska in communities such as Ashland,
Beatrice, Columbus, Crete, Grand Island, Gretna, Fremont, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Norfolk, Omaha, Plattsmouth,
Schuyler, Seward, Wahoo, West Point, York and all of the surrounding areas.


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Copyright • Trademarks • Servicemarks
Deceptive Trade Practices  • Unfair Competition
At Thew Law Offices, we offer a full range of services related to
intellectual property.  We work with our clients to understand your
unique situation and goals.  We have years of experience working
with businesses and individuals looking to protect their intellectual
property and understand what rights and options they have.  

Today one of the largest area's involving intellectual property is the
Internet and websites.  Often information which is inaccurate,
misleading and false is posted on websites without regard to the
impact that it may have.  Attorney Peter Thew can helps you
address these concerns and effectively deal with your situation.

Internet use can also involve obtaining permission to use the
images, text and code of others.  With the Digital Millennium
Copyright Act (DMCA) new rule and penalties cover copyright use
and require a complete understanding.

Intellectual property rights also play an important role in building and
establishing a business or brand.  Trademarks, servicemarks and
tradenames all seek to establish an identity that is easily
recognizable to consumers.  The proper registration of your
intellectual property can be an effective part of your overall business
plan.

Attorney Peter Thew assists clients in obtaining and protecting their
intellectual property rights.  Developing a business plan or planning
a business involving intellectual property requires an understanding
of the complex set of law which govern this intricate and expanding
area of law.  Contact Thew Law offices to schedule an initial
consultation.
•        Copyright: Copyrights protect works which have been created
from being copied without permission.  There are exceptions to this
rule, but each must be evaluated on a case by case basis.  Whether
you wish to protect your own work or seek to use the work of
another, Thew Law Offices can assist you is evaluating your
situation.
•       Trademarks & Servicemarks: Goods and services can be
sold and branded under an appropriate trade or service mark.  The
use of these marks often enables the owner to establish a distinct
reputation for the product or services they offer.  Registering an
appropriate mark will also help to prevent otehrs from trying to use
the goodwill you have gained.
•        Deceptive Trade Practices: As an existing business grows
and changes, it may also need legal assistance in dealing with
expanding and changing needs. We assist our clients in identifying
their business goals and objectives. We then explain some of the
responsibilities and regulations that they may encounter and the
options that are available. Regardless of the size of your business,
there are risks and opportunities involved, sound legal advice can
help you to avoid many problems and leave you more time to better
serve your customers and employees.
•       Unfair Competition: Sometime competitors use methods and
tactics which can harm your reputation or trade on your good
reputation.  Often you are only aware of these situations due to the
negative impact they have already had.  Knowing how to quickly and
effectively evaluate these situations is important, because the more
time which passes the more chances for harm there are.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY