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Trademark Attorney Aberdeen, SD

SCHEDULE YOUR 15-MIN DISCOVERY SESSION

This discovery session gets you concrete legal advice on when and how to apply for a trademark and also includes a manual preliminary knockout search to identify identical or nearly identical hits, which gives you an idea if your proposed word mark (names or phrases) or design mark (typically logos) will be problematic.

We discuss your brand and business trajectory; where are you now, where you want to go, and how we can get you there. You’ll also get a general trademark education, and by the end, you will understand the basics of what is and is not material you can trademark, the nuances of trademark law as it relates to “creative” versus generic names and phrases, and visual appearances. We will discuss how obtaining a trademark applies to your business, answer any questions regarding the strategic timing of obtaining a trademark, answer any questions specific to your business and determine if a trademark is right for you.

Should you decide to move forward with a trademark application with us within 7 days of your session, this fee is applied to your Package pricing.

GET 6 STEPS TO TRADEMARK YOUR BUSINESS NAME

Protect What’s Yours with a Dedicated Trademark Attorney Servicing Aberdeen, SD

Imagine coming up with your brand, intertwining it with an iconic logo and wording, and starting your business on a great foot. How would you feel receiving a cease-and-desist letter informing you that your imagery and wording infringe on an existing business trademark?

At that point, you could have used your imagery to build a reputation with your clients. Having to get rid of it all would be devastating.

The services of a passionate trademark attorney for business owners of Aberdeen, SD, prevent such a situation thanks to a comprehensive search process to identify similar existing marks and help you to apply for yours once you know it’s unique.

That means you start walking the road of protected intellectual property, and you put yourself in a position to be the one to prevent others from using your mark.

It all starts with a discovery call to understand your business needs so we can tailor our services effectively. E-mail Grabbe Law Office today at [email protected] or call us at 785-621-4711 to book your complimentary 15-minute session.

What’s the Importance of Trademark Registration?

Going to the trademark registration route stops others from using your mark. Beyond that, it communicates a priority date stating when the mark became yours, allows you to strengthen your copyrights, allows for domain name protection, prevents importing or exporting any goods that would constitute infringement, and even adds value to your business.

Sure, the registration process is not the easiest thing to navigate alone. The question is, why would you? The legal expertise of Grabbe Law Office is available to you, which has demonstrated experience in assisting Aberdeen clients with successful trademark registration and protection efforts after that.

What Happens When a Mark Is Published?

The official gazette is where the mark is published, providing notice to others and allowing anyone who believes that you're infringing on their intellectual property to oppose its registration. This requires them to file an opposition or an extension within 30 days of publication.

Of course, your trademark attorney will assist you in searching to identify any similarities and make the necessary changes before you file so you minimize your chances of dealing with this kind of opposition.

What Does Our Service Suite Look Like?

We designed our service suite to ensure that our Aberdeen clients can be taken from the discussion phase to the registration phase effectively while being kept in the loop and being made to understand the nuances that go into the process. This includes the following:

A 15-minute trademark discovery session, complete with a complementary knockout search
A comprehensive common law, state, and federal clearance search
The compilation of detailed search clearance reports
A complete legal analysis letter detailing how likely rejection and challenges are, alongside any risks of filing, you may need to know
An unlimited number of scheduled 15-minute calls with your attorney while your application is running
All USPTO filing fees and attorney fees for Statements of Use

Remember that this is not an exhaustive list of what we do, but we carefully crafted this package to ensure that you are fully taken care of as one of our clients.

Complement It all with the Trademark Watch Services Alongside Others

Trademark registration is important, but it's not where your concerns end. While you are afforded protection, it doesn't stop others from innocently or maliciously filing for marks that are partially or wholly similar to yours.

That's where our additional services come in that we encourage Aberdeen clients to take advantage of. Checking federal and global trademark databases for potential conflicts is part of what you get with our trademark monitoring and watch services.

We also offer monthly customized reports with recommendations if you need to act. Remember that our protection offerings come at three levels, allowing you to get Peace of Mind at an affordable rate.

A Couple of Useful Trademark Concepts to Know

Specimen

The specimen is a real-life example of how the mark would be used on goods and services. Photoshopped images or CAD drawings are not allowed.

Statement of Use

This sworn statement confirms that the mark will be used on the goods and services in commerce designated on the application. Bear in mind that if there are any services or products that the mark will not be in use for, you can delete them.

Notice of Allowance

Should no opposition be filed after the gazette publication, the USPTO will issue a notice of allowance, communicating that the mark has been allowed. Still, it's not a communication of registration.

Start the Discussion with an Expert Trademark Attorney Servicing Aberdeen, SD, Today!

You don't need to worry about your intellectual property protection efforts when you can lean on Grabbe Law Office. Schedule your complimentary 15-minute discovery session today by emailing us at [email protected] or calling 785-621-4711.

TRADEMARK
SERVICE INCLUDES

15 minute Trademark Discovery Session call with complementary knockout search

Comprehensive federal, state, & common law clearance search (+ 1 if initial search is problematic).

Detailed Search Clearance Report

Full legal analysis letter on filing risks and likelihood of rejection/challenges

One Trademark Application in one class, USPTO filing fee included with discounts on attorney fees for additional classes

Ongoing communications with USPTO throughout the pendency of your application

Unlimited scheduled attorney calls with during the pendency of your application

All attorney fees and USPTO filing fees for Statements of Use

Unlimited email access to the Trademark team throughout your trademark process

Unlimited federal Trademark database monitoring during pendency of application

Unlimited Procedural and Substantive Office Action Responses

Post-Registration instructions on Trademark use and maintenance

*Please note our package does NOT include USPTO fees or attorney fees for filing additional paperwork in the event unexpected issues arise during the pendency of your trademark application. This includes, but is not limited to filing Assignability documents, Letters of Protest, Extensions of Time, Opposition litigation and/or Petitions for Revivals. We do not include them with every application as they may not be necessary for every application. Should you require any of these documents, we will advise of the USPTO fee and anticipated legal flat fee and allow you to make the business decision on how to move forward.

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TRADEMARKS

This session is designed for you to get the legal education and advice you need to move forward. It is intended to be a stand-alone legal business strategy session.

Should you desire to retain Julie for further business legal services,

the $100 strategy session fee will be applied to your flat fees.

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Trademark Subscription

You’ve got your Registration, CONGRATULATIONS!

Now protect it by engaging our watch services, Trademark monitoring, and monthly reports. Our watch services and trademark monitoring combs the federal and global trademark database of 190 countries and for registered domains for potentially conflicting marks in all classes.

We can notify you before marks get to publication and allow you to have the opportunity to oppose those that might be problematic. Each month you will receive a customized report as well as recommendations for further action. We offer three levels of extremely affordable protection, based on your needs as a business owner. Discounts are offered for multiple marks.