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Trademark Attorney Lincoln, NE

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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.

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Discover What Our Trademark Attorney Servicing Lincoln, NE, Can Do to Protect Your Brand

Many people believe registering a trademark in Lincoln, NE, is unnecessary because it is not legally mandated. Even though you are not required to register your brand, not doing it can expose you to several risks.

Trademarking has been one of the most critical aspects of building a solid brand over the years, and most business owners overlook it. No matter how original or unique your brand’s elements are, if someone registers an identical mark before you do, you may lose your right to all those elements.

Losing access to your brand’s name, logo, or imagery can lead to problems ranging from extra expenses in rebranding and legal fees if the other person decides to sue.

How can you avoid all those problems? The answer is to start your trademark registration process today. However, we know how overwhelming that process can be, so we offer help as a law office specializing in trademark law.

You will be able to address any legal concerns surrounding your brand over our 15-minute Complementary Trademark Discovery Session. Additionally, we will help you do a trademark search to find if there are already any potentially conflicting marks before you start your registration process.

If you are a brand owner in Lincoln, NE, and want to protect your property, keep reading!

About the USPTO Trademark Process

The most efficient and affordable way to register your trademark is to do it online through the USPTO website. You will fill out a form that, once filled out, a trademark examiner will review. If your request gets approved, then you have successfully registered your trademark.

However, filling out the registration form tends to be overwhelming for some people. The USPTO has 47 different groups used to identify goods and services. These groups are known as “International Classes.”

Since you can register for more than one class, some believe that the more classes, the better. Unfortunately, filling out a form for a class unrelated to your brand can lead to your request being denied, wasting your time and money.

Our trademark attorney, servicing Lincoln, NE, can help you identify and choose the most appropriate classes for your brand. Sometimes, the class groups may be confusing, so having an expert by your side will help make the process smoother.

What Can You Trademark in Lincoln, NE?

You can trademark anything as long as your mark or brand element meets the state’s and Federal Government’s criteria for eligibility. In most cases, you will not be able to trademark elements that include profanity, are confusing, are not distinctive, or lack general descriptiveness.

In this case, it is best to talk to our trademark attorney to see which of your brand’s elements you can trademark successfully. Generally speaking, you can trademark the following:

Names
Letters
Words
Numbers
Logos
Sounds or Music
Imagery

When Should You Start Your Trademark Process?

A common misconception about trademarks is that you should wait until your business is established to register your trademark. Do not wait!

Start your trademark registration process as soon as you develop an idea for a name, logo, product, or any other element related to your brand.

Waiting to start your trademark process will only increase the risks of infringing on another company. If that company finds out, you could face legal fees if it decides to sue.

Remember that a trademark is not the same as a copyright, as “copyrights” protect works of authorship, including songs, art pieces, and more.

Is a Trademark Attorney Necessary?

While hiring a trademark attorney to start your registration process is not required, it is highly recommended. Registering with the USPTO is much more complex than filing for a trademark within your state’s trademark registry, and it’s easy to get confused.

Moreover, even if your trademark has already got approved, you should constantly monitor federal and global trademark databases to ensure you catch any conflicting marks in the future.

Hiring a trademark attorney will ensure you do not have to worry about that, as the professional will care for everything while you work on growing your business.

Contact Julia Grabbe Today!

Be sure to register your trademark; Julia Grabbe is a professional, licensed, and experienced attorney who will help you protect your intellectual property best.

Schedule a call with our law office, and discover how easy trademarking your brand elements becomes when you get help from us!

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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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.