SIGNATURE TRADEMARK SERVICE
IT'S TIME TO ELEVATE YOUR BRAND to "PROTECTED STATUS"!
INVESTMENT: STARTING AT $2500 FOR ONE TRADEMARK APPLICATION IN ONE CLASS.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE through ClientCredit, which is powered by Affirm.
Applying is quick & easy, and won't impact your credit score. You will receive an instant decision & see what plans are available to you. The term options are 3, 6, 12, 18 or 24 months
Don't let legal jargon and procedures bog you down. Let our team take the reins and secure your brand with ease.
Our premium Signature Trademark Service focuses on:
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Identifying your brand's unique assets to determine the best path for trademark protection, ensuring that your valuable brand elements are safeguarded for the long term.
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Leveraging the power of trademark law to strategically grow and protect your brand
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Devising a comprehensive and tailored plan to help your establish a lasting legacy through trademark ownership, giving you a competitive edge and solidifying your brand's place in the market for years to come
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Providing high-level, responsive, efficient and transformational legal counsel and services to give you with peace of mind while you focus on building the successful brand of your dreams.
Here's what is included in this package:
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30 Minute Trademark Consultation to identify your brand's trademark opportunities; assess the legal strength of your trademark and to devise a tactical plan for protection
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Comprehensive trademark clearance search of federal, state and common law databases, using the world's most accurate similarity algorithm to determine if another business is already using your trademark or one that is similar
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A complimentary second trademark clearance search if it is determined that your first choice may have a low chance of achieving registration
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A search report and opinion letter from Attorney Ozelle Martin that assesses the likelihood of your trademark being registered with the USPTO
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30 Minute follow-up phone consultation to discuss the search results
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Working with you to strategically craft your trademark application and classify your goods and/or services using proper USPTO terminology
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Gathering your specimen to submit your proof of trademark use to the USPTO
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Responses to procedural non-substantive Office Actions such as disclaimers, replacing improper specimens, identification/description admendments, living individual consents. etc.
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USPTO Filing fee in 1 class
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Unlimited e-mail support and scheduled phone consultations regarding this particular trademark application until the USPTO renders a final decision
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Monitoring the progress of your trademark application for the entire 12-18 month period and providing regular updates until the USPTO renders a final decision
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Mailing your Certificate of Registration to you once approved
This package does not include:
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Responses to substantive Office Action such as the likelihood of confusion refusals, merely descriptive/misdescriptive refusals, etc.
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"Intent to Use" application filings such as Statements of Use or Requests of Extensions.
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Trademark maintenance filings
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Filing fees for multiple classes
THE BENEFITS
High-level legal counsel rooted in a stellar client experience
1-on-1 collaboration with Attorney Ozelle Martin from start to finish. No non-lawyers involved.
The opportunity to build your brand with confidence. We do the heavy lifting while you have peace of mind.
...and, after you've attained trademark registration
You will gain the exclusive right to market and monetize your brand nationwide using your trademark in connection with the goods and services for which they are registered
A confusingly similar trademark for similar goods and/or services will be barred from gaining registration with the USPTO
The right to use the registered (R) symbol when the mark is used for the goods and services listed in the registration
The right to sue copycats in Federal court for money damages
THE PROCESS
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PHONE CONSULTATION
Schedule a consultation so that we can evaluate your brand and devise a robust plan for trademark protection.
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CLIENT INTAKE QUESTIONNAIRE
You will complete a 5 minute questionnaire to officially join our growing list of powerhouse clients. YAY!
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TRADEMARK SEARCH
We will conduct a comprehensive trademark clearance search to ensure that your trademark is available for use.
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FILE APPLICATION
Once your trademark is legally strong and available for use, we will work with you to strategically prepare and file your trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
FAQs
1. WHAT IS A TRADEMARK?
A trademark is a legally protected symbol, phrase, design, or combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes a particular product or service from those of its competitors. It can be any word, name, logo, slogan, or other unique identifier that helps consumers recognize and differentiate a product or service. Examples of well-known trademarks include brand names like LOUIS VUITTON , and logos like Nike's swoosh. Trademarks can be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to give trademark owners exclusive rights to use their mark in connection with certain goods and services.
2. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO REGISTER YOUR TRADEMARK WITH THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE?
Having a federally protected trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office is like having a "NO IMITATION" sign on your brand, letting others know that you're the real deal and you mean business! You will gain protection across the entire United States. A registered trademark gives you the ultimate super power to protect your brand's unique identity and to take legal action against infringement and unauthorized use. It is like the VIP pass to the exclusive club of legitimate and credible businesses who are serious about building legacies that last.
3. MY TRADEMARK COVERS MULTIPLE CLASSES. WHAT IS THE FEE?
When it comes to applying for a trademark registration that covers multiple classes of goods and/or services, our law firm charges an additional cost of $500 per class.
4. DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
Yes, of course- we do! Don't let the cost of legal services hold you back from protecting your brand and growing your business. We've got your back with our flexible payment plan options through our financing provider, Client Credit/Affirm. Learn how you can manage your legal fees with ease: HERE.
4. WHAT IS A SPECIMEN?
A specimen is a real-world example of how you are using the trademark in connection with your goods and/or services. Many trademark applications are jeopardized due to the submission of an improper specimen. We will work with you to strategically compile the best possible proof of your trademark use.
5. WHAT IS AN OFFICE ACTION?
An office action is an official letter sent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In it, an examining attorney lists any legal problems with your chosen trademark, as well as with the application itself. You must resolve all legal problems in the office action before the USPTO can register your trademark. You must respond to the Office Action within 6 months or your application will be considered 'abandoned.'
6. WHAT IS A PROCEDURAL OFFICE ACTION?*
A procedural office action usually consists of minor administrative issues. Generally, the Examining Attorney will ask that these issues be corrected in order for your trademark to be successfully advance to toward Opposition.
7. WHAT IS A SUBSTANTIVE OFFICE ACTION? AND, WHY ARE THEY NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE PRICE?
A substantive Office Action occurs when an examining attorney raises legal rejections as to why your trademark cannot be registered. Very often, an examining attorney may claim that the proposed trademark is confusingly similar to an existing registered trademark; it is merely descriptive or it lacks the necessary distinctiveness required to achieve registration. Responses to these Office Actions usually require in-depth legal research and putting forth a persuasive and substantive legal argument citing statutory and/or case law. Our law office will not be in the position to judge the scope of work required to respond to such an Office Action until it is received.
Substantive Office Actions will be billed separately based on the scope of work.