Comprehensive Trademark Search Lawyer

If you are starting a business and are in need of assistance with trademarking your name, slogan, and logo, our comprehensive trademark search lawyer is here to help you. It is important to take every step and precaution to avoid infringement and ensure that your intellectual property is protected. Our team has the legal knowledge and experience necessary to help you take this important step for yourself and your business. For more information on how we may be able to assist you, contact the Trademark Lawyer Law Firm today.

Comprehensive Trademark Search Lawyer

We know that filing for a trademark can be a difficult and frustrating process, and it is important to take the right steps as you do so. One important step is to ensure that an existing trademark does not already exist in order to avoid any potential conflict or litigation down the line. Our comprehensive trademark search attorney will perform a thorough and meticulous search to ensure that no existing trademarks exist that may cause a conflict with your new mark.

It is important to perform a trademark search as soon as possible in order to save yourself valuable time and money that you may invest into a brand that you cannot use. Our attorneys will conduct this search for you, using our knowledge of infringement laws and our experience with these types of searches to help you conduct the most effective and efficient search. When determining if your mark might be considered to be infringing on an existing trademark, it is important to assess multiple factors including how related your services are, the similarity of the designs, any phonetic similarities, the placement and arrangement of words, similarity in colors and design, and any potential confusion of meaning. Conducting a trademark search can be complicated and time-consuming, and that is why our attorneys are here to do it for you.

Why Experience Matters In Comprehensive Trademark Search Cases

When it comes to your business and your brand, it is important to be cautious and meticulous. Conducting a search on your own can be inefficient, and you may not know exactly what to be looking for, leading to missing trademarks that may be similar to your own. Our comprehensive trademark search attorney has the knowledge and experience necessary to take on this task for you, working hard to help you protect your brand.

Our firm has been assisting clients with their trademark-related needs since 2008
Attorneys J.J. Lee and Erin C. Bray have helped our clients register over 7,000 trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Our attorneys are admitted to practice in the state of Michigan, the U.S. District Courts in the Eastern District of Michigan and the Western District of Michigan, the Supreme Court of the United States, and before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Do not hesitate to reach out to our firm to discuss your specific trademark and needs. Our attorneys are ready to help you. Contact the Trademark Lawyer Law Firm today to schedule a free fifteen minute conversation with our attorney.

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FAQ

What are Trademark Application Suspensions?

Suspensions are when your application is on hold. There are various reasons a trademark application can be suspended. However “likelihood of confusion” with prior application(s) filed and submission of foreign application are the most common reasons the USPTO may suspend an application. During a trademark suspension period, your lawyer will provide guidance on the next steps and whether it might be best to file an argument or pursue a coexistence agreement.

What are Disclaimers for Trademarks?

A disclaimer usually refers to a statement which indicates that you are not claiming exclusive rights to use the word(s) or a design element in your trademark application. A disclaimer allows for registration without creating a false impression of the registrant’s rights. A good example of this is disclaiming “café” if your services are for a café.

What is the Supplemental Registry?

If a trademark is not eligible for the Principal Registry, there is sometimes an option to register on the Supplemental Registry. In cases where the USPTO finds the trademark application is merely ornamental, merely descriptive, or primarily geographically descriptive, the USPTO may allow the application to be registered on the Supplemental Registry. However, over time, the mark may acquire distinctiveness and possibly become eligible for the Principal Registry.

What is the Date of First Use?

Two dates must be specified in a trademark application: Date of First Use Anywhere: The “anywhere” refers to use in the U.S. or elsewhere. This is the date the goods were first sold or transported, or the services were first rendered under the mark. The use must also have been bona fide and in the ordinary course of trade. Date of First Use in Commerce: This is the date when the goods were first sold or transported, or the services were first rendered under the mark in interstate or international commerce. The use of the mark must have been bona fide and in the ordinary course of trade.

What is the Renewal Timeframe for a Trademark?

The renewal timeframe for a trademark is between the 9^th and 10^th year anniversary of the trademark registration, and then in ten-year intervals. It is important to be aware that the USPTO also requires a registrant to provide an affidavit at the 5th and 6th years of ownership stating that the trademark is still being used in commerce. Failure to comply with the renewal timeframes or the affidavit requirements will result in the cancellation of the trademark registration.

Comprehensive Trademark Search Lawyer