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Trademark Registration: Protect What Sets Your Brand Apart
Your brand is one of your most valuable assets. Whether it’s your business name, logo, slogan, or product design, a trademark helps you distinguish your goods and services in a crowded market. Registering your trademark ensures that what makes your business unique is legally protected.
What Is a Trademark?
A trademark is a recognizable sign, word, symbol, or combination that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services. It can include:
Business names
Logos or symbols
Product packaging
Slogans or taglines
Even sounds, colors, or product shapes (in some cases)
Why Register a Trademark?
While you may have some legal rights simply by using your mark in commerce, formal registration—especially with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or other national bodies—offers significant advantages:
Exclusive Rights: Legal ownership and nationwide protection of your mark
Public Notice: Let others know the mark is taken and legally protected
Legal Presumption: Easier to enforce your rights in court
Use of ® Symbol: Denotes your mark is federally registered
Stronger Defense Against Infringement: Stop competitors from using similar marks
The Trademark Registration Process
Trademark Search
We begin with a comprehensive search to ensure your desired mark isn’t already in use or registered. This avoids costly legal disputes down the road.
Filing the Application
We prepare and file your application with the USPTO (or other relevant office), ensuring all necessary documentation, classification, and details are properly handled.
Examination & Response
The trademark office will review your application. If they raise any issues (called "office actions"), we handle responses and advocate on your behalf.
Publication & Opposition Period
Your mark is published in an official gazette. During this time, third parties can oppose the registration. If this happens, we guide you through the dispute process.
Approval & Registration
If no opposition arises, or you successfully overcome any challenges, your trademark will be officially registered.
Ongoing Maintenance
Trademarks require periodic maintenance filings. We help you stay compliant and keep your protection active.
Common Misconceptions
“I registered my business name—do I still need a trademark?”
Yes. A business name registration (like with your state or province) is not the same as a trademark. Only a trademark gives you exclusive rights to use the name or logo in connection with your products or services.
“I use my brand online, isn’t that enough?”
Use provides limited common law rights, but a registered trademark provides broader, nationwide protection and greater legal leverage.
How We Help
Our firm offers full-service trademark support, including:
Strategic advice on brand protection
Trademark clearance searches
Application preparation and filing
Responding to USPTO office actions
Enforcement and litigation
International trademark registration
Ready to Protect Your Brand?
If you're launching a new brand—or want to secure your existing one—our trademark attorneys are here to help. Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward safeguarding what makes your business yours.
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