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Trademark Legal Services for Innovative Brands
What We Do
We assist entrepreneurs, creatives and businesses in protecting their intellectual property in a number of ways.
Protect Your Brand
Brand protection should not be optional. In order to build a thriving brand and scale your business to impact, you must lay a proper foundation. Protecting your brand through trademarks is a part of that proper foundation. Don't build your business on sinking sand. Create a lasting legacy through the benefits of trademark protection.
How We Help
We help take the confusion and headache out of applying for federal trademark registration.
We have a simple process for getting started with our services that lets us do the heavy lifting for you,
so you can focus on what you do best -- build and create.
1
Submit Intake Form
Complete our intake form to get started on your brand protection journey.
2
Hop On A Call
Speak to a member of our team to discuss your brand's trademark legal needs and determine if the firm is a good fit.
3
Search
Trademarks
We complete a comprehensive search to determine if there are possible conflicting marks or other obstacles to the registration of your mark.
4
File with
USPTO
We craft a filing strategy, prepare your trademark application and file the application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Protecting your brand through trademarks allows you to grow your brand and take your vision to the next level.
Kerline Jean-Louis, Esq.
FAQ
What is a trademark?
Trademarks are an important intellectual property asset. A trademark is any word, phrase, symbol, design or a combination of the above that serves to identify the source of your products or services. A trademark can be a brand name, business name, slogan, tagline or logo. It sets your products or services apart from that of other companies and brands.
Why do I need a trademark?
You may very well already have a trademark. But, the question is have you protected your trademark? You acquire trademark rights by actually using your mark in connection with your products or services. However, federal registration of your trademark provides the following benefits: 1) presumption of ownership; 2) presumption of the exclusive right to use the trademark nationwide; 3) ability to record trademark with U.S. Customs to prevent infringers from importing counterfeits; 4) right to bring legal action in federal court; 5) the right to use the ® symbol in connection with your trademark; and 6) the ability to sell your product in the Amazon marketplace.
How can I own a trademark?
People often talk about "buying" a trademark. But, you cannot actually "buy" a trademark. You can, however, obtain the exclusive right to use a trademark in connection with your products or services by actually using the trademark in connection with your products or services. Nonetheless, if you want to obtain the legal right to exclusively use your trademark nationwide in connection with the products or services you provide, you have to file for federal registration of the mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Do trademarks ever expire?
Trademarks rights have the potential to never expire! That means trademark rights can last in perpetuity if trademark registration is properly maintained. In order to maintain your trademark registration, you must file trademark maintenance documents, and the corresponding fees, after the 5 - 6 year and 9 - 10 year of use and then every ten years thereafter. Failure to timely submit the required maintenance documents and fees will result in the expiration or cancellation of your trademark registration.
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