Clients often seek legal assistance after trying to register their trademarks without the assistance of an attorney and the USPTO rejects their application.  If you make application for trademark registrations and are rejected, you may have to choose another name, logo, and/or tag line, and start the branding process from scratch.  The earlier your marks are secured, the earlier you can consistently brand your products and business.

Often trademark rejection is due to the failure to perform an adequate trademark search.  Simply searching Google, Yahoo and MSN to determine whether your trademark name, logos, or tag-lines are already in use is insufficient. There are innumerable, potential trademark claims or rights that cannot be found this way, nor through other “short cuts” in the search process.

A qualified trademark attorney will make sure you have a complete search before applying for registration with the USPTO.  It’s wise to consult with an attorney with the background and skills you need to properly search and qualify your marks before filing your application.

It’s also a good idea to have an attorney review your overall intellectual property assets and advise you on how best to protect them.  So before filing your trademark application, consult with an attorney regarding a comprehensive search.  It will save you time, headaches, and money.

Attorney Andrew J Thompson has nearly 20 years of experience advising small businesses, entrepreneurs and start up companies as they grow and mature into successful ventures.  Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.