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.
Do you have a business in Jackson, Wyoming, that is not trademarked? Are you ready to launch your company and want to know you have covered yourself as best as possible? No matter how long you have been in business, you can use the services of a trademark attorney to secure your brand and protect your intellectual property.
Building and running a business is a considerable achievement and an ongoing responsibility to ensure you do things right. One thing often overlooked is the trademarking of your company name, logo, or imagery, which could cause severe problems.
To learn more about how things work and what it could mean for your business, speak to our experienced trademark attorneys at Grabbe Law, servicing Jackson, Wyoming.
You can trademark anything used to identify your business. The term used is ‘mark,’ and it covers the following:
Words
Phrases
Numbers
Letters
Abbreviations
Designs
Logos
Images
Slogans
Symbols
Sounds
And more!
If you use it as part of your brand’s image- and it is your original intellectual property, you can register it as your mark.
Anyone can register a trademark with the state or federal government- but it is best to speak with a trademark law expert to discuss the options and what one is right for you.
Wyoming law is quite specific about the things that are not allowed to be registered under a trademark. The rules are there not to make life difficult but to protect people, institutions, and businesses from having their names or images used without permission or by a company that is not their own.
You cannot use any mark that is already trademarked by someone else. It also can’t be deceptively similar to an existing trademark.
Marks that include the name or image of a living person must have their confirmed written permission to use it.
Nothing in your mark should falsely suggest a connection to a person, belief, nation, or institution that could bring them into contempt.
It can’t be misleading or misdescriptive, primarily geographically descriptive, or merely a surname.
There are also restrictions regarding using coats of arms, flags, or other national insignia for the US or any other country.
If you want to register a trademark and are wondering if your proposed mark meets the requirements, contact our team servicing Jackson, WY, to get the answers and advice you need in minutes!
First, you don’t need to register a trademark to open a business in Jackson, WY. There is no law forcing you to do it, but there are significant benefits if you do- and potential risks if you don’t.
Many small businesses overlook the whole trademarking application because they don’t think it is worth it- but unfortunately, these people end up suffering the most.
Say you start a family business but don’t trademark your logo. Someone else could see your logo, learn it is not trademarked, and take it for themselves. If that person gets it trademarked, you cannot use it. Trademark your business elements before this happens, and rest assured your brand and the hard work you put into building it is safe.
Other benefits of having a trademark for your business include the following:
Credibility
Intellectual ownership
Peace of mind
Stronger branding
All of this can sound a little complex- and parts of it are. The application process is detailed- and there are many conditions your mark must meet to be approved. Luckily, Julia Grabbe at Grabbe Law is here to help.
With over 20 years of experience helping Jackson businesses of all sizes manage the trademarking process and other legal happenings on their branding journeys, Julia Grabbe is the go-to authority on this issue. By going above and beyond for clients through dedicated and personalized service, Grabbe helps people find the ideal solutions.
When you choose Grabbe Law, you choose a firm that takes the time to determine your priorities and projections. We know business is not one-size-fits-all, and we care about showing you the legal pathways that can benefit you the most in your future.
Speak to the team today to arrange a 15-minute discovery session to determine the start point on your trademarking journey.
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.
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.
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.
National Watch Services and monitoring
National Watch Services + domains
National and Global Watch services + domains