In the United States the first user of a trademark gains superior rights over a second user who merely files an application to register that trademark. However, in several countries, including China, the first to file is the one that gains superior rights. The best way to prevent your trademark from being hijacked is to register your trademark in each country you intend to use that mark on your goods or services early and register your rights as broadly as possible.
Robert G. Klein is a Los Angeles trademark attorney with extensive trial experience. He feels it is important to hire a Los Angeles trademark lawyer and a Los Angeles business lawyer if one is involved in litigation in that locale. Robert G. Klein is a Los Angeles business attorney and is available for consultation on matters involving trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and business law matters.