Specializing in intellectual and
trademark property matters, An attorney that has years of experience dealing
with all kinds of issues arising through the trademark process and in
anticipating what must be addressed in your trademark application, this
experience helps. Understanding why most applicants choose to use the services
of private trademark attorneys are tough.
Before Application of
Trademark Registration
A search of all current federal
and state trademark registrations can be made by a private trademark attorney can perform
that could be confused with your proposed trademark. A search of all common law
(rights-based not on federal trademark registration and use of the mark) use of
the mark can also be performed by them. Concerning your use of a mark that has
been previously registered or is currently in use and as you wouldn't want any
potential costly disputes in the future; this will help tremendously with the
process. Before beginning the process of trademark registration, this also lets
you know if your mark is likely to be refused.
During the Process of
Application
With the USPTO, your attorney
will be in contact on your behalf and concerning your application, will apprise
you of any updates. To register your mark will be addressed promptly, any
problems with your refusals or application. In understanding exactly what the
Trademark Office is looking for and what changes must be made, Years of
experience in addressing the Trademark Office's concerns aids your attorney.
This cuts down effort and time spent on making edits and addressing all issues
at once, rather than continuously receiving notices from the Trademark Office
changing must still be made.
After Receiving your
Registration
Trademark rights are not enforced
by the USPTO and for making sure your mark is not being used without your
authorization, you alone are responsible. In trademark infringement matters, a trademark registration attorney has the experience, and to decide whether or not
someone else's use of your mark constitutes trademark infringement, it has the
experience. To address the issue with the other party on your behalf, a
trademark attorney has the gravitas if the infringement is found to exist.
