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Frequently asked questions

Everything Your Brand Needs to Be Legally Secured

We help entrepreneurs, business owners, creators, and organizations secure their brands through trademark registration, trademark maintenance, and other intellectual property services.
If you're building a brand you want to own and grow, a trademark can help secure your business name, logo, slogan, product name, or other brand assets.
Many brand assets can be trademarked, including names, logos, slogans, product names, and in some cases, sounds.
A trademark identifies goods or products, while a service mark identifies services. The registration process is generally the same.
No. Registering an LLC or corporation only creates your business entity. It does not provide federal trademark rights for your brand.
No. U.S. citizenship is not required to file a federal trademark application.
In many cases, yes. Personal names may qualify for trademark protection depending on how they are used in business.
No. We work with clients across the United States and internationally on U.S. trademark matters.
Yes. Our consultations, onboarding, and communication can all be handled virtually.
Most trademark applications take about 12 to 18 months to complete, although timelines can vary depending on the application and the USPTO review process.
An Intent-to-Use application allows you to apply for a trademark before you've officially launched, as long as you have a genuine intention to use the mark in the future.
A trademark search helps identify existing trademarks that could create conflicts before an application is filed.
An Office Action is an official letter from the USPTO explaining issues or requesting additional information before your application can move forward.
You begin establishing important legal rights once your application is filed, while full federal registration is granted after approval by the USPTO.
Yes. However, mistakes during the application process can lead to delays, additional costs, or even refusal. Many business owners choose to work with an attorney for guidance.
Our trademark package includes a discovery or onboarding call, preliminary knockout search, attorney opinion letter, consultation, trademark application preparation and filing, applicable USPTO filing fees, and status updates throughout the process.
The cost depends on your specific situation and filing needs. We'll discuss your options during your discovery call.
Yes. Our team prepares, files, and monitors your trademark application while keeping you informed throughout the process.
Absolutely. A discovery call is a great way to ask questions and determine the best next steps for your brand.
That's perfectly okay. It's often helpful to speak with our team before investing heavily in branding or marketing.
A trademark can last indefinitely as long as it's actively used and the required maintenance filings are submitted on time.
Yes. Trademark owners must file maintenance documents at specific intervals to keep their registrations active.
Yes. Trademark ownership can generally be assigned or transferred through a written agreement and recorded with the USPTO.
If a trademark is no longer used in commerce for an extended period, you may risk losing your trademark rights.
Certain updates may be possible depending on the type of change. Our team can help determine the appropriate next step.
It depends. Every situation is different, which is why a trademark search and legal review are important before filing.

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