WE PROTECT WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT
Building a business and a brand is hard work. Every step of the way you've been very deliberate in the choices you've made to bring your dream to life. But how do you know if what you've built is legally protected?
That's where we come in. Our job is to make sure your brand and business are safe from brand thieves and bring additional value to your business now and in the future. Let us help you protect what makes you great with our flat-rate trademark services.
Increase the Value of Your Business with Trademarks
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First things first,
WHAT IS A TRADEMARK
Almost anything can be a trademark if it indicates the source of goods and/or services that you provide to prospective customers. It is not necessarily your business name, but it could be.
It could be a word, slogan, design, or combination of these. It could even be a sound, a scent, or a color. Your trademark or mark should be related to a product or service that you are selling or one that you want to sell in the future. Yes, you read that right, you can reserve a trademark for a product or service you haven't made available yet.
WHAT SHOULD YOU TRADEMARK
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Brand Name used with Products or Services
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Legal Business Name - if no separate brand name for products or services
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Logo
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Tagline or Slogan
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Brand Colors - Tiffany's® robin's egg blue
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Product or Service Packaging - grass and goats on the roof at a specific restaurant
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Course Names
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Specific Sounds Used in Marketing - the Nationwide® tune
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Hashtags
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Domain Names
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And even more!
Ownership and Confidence
With a trademark registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you OWN the mark for use in your area of products and services and can use the ® in your branding letting everyone know it belongs to you.
Your registration gives you confidence that others can't file a similar mark for registration nor use your mark or a similar mark to compete with you.
Authority and Power
With a registered trademark, you have the legal authority to stop any competitors or copycats from using your trademark or a similar mark.
Additionally, your registration gives you the power to sue in federal court and in certain situations recover the legal fees for stopping someone from using your mark or a similar mark.
Expertise
and Value
Your registered trademark is a symbol to your customer that you have invested in your brand and creates a perception in the eyes of your customers that you have achieved significant expertise, which leads to more visibility and sales.
Your mark is an asset, which can be leveraged to create more value for your business whether through licensing or when selling your business.
BENEFITS OF A REGISTERED TRADEMARK
PROTECT WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT
Ensure your ownership, confidence, authority, power, expertise and value
by registering your trademarks with our Brand Protection Package
We simplify the trademark process so you spend your money right the first time.
Ensure your ownership, confidence, authority, power, expertise and value
by registering your trademarks with our Brand Protection Package
How We Can Help You
Our Branding Protection Package includes:
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U.S. trademark search of one trademark and one additional search if your preferred mark isn't available
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Preparation and filing of one trademark with the USPTO
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Trademark application monitoring
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Unlimited email and phone support throughout the process
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Preparation and filing of statement of use and any extension requests
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Provision of trademark registration certificate from the USPTO
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Trademark Maintenance Guide and reminders of required renewal filings
*Additional filing fees for intent to use applications and extensions are not included. See our FAQs to better understand intent to use applications.
The Process
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Secure Your Brand Protection Package
If you're here, you have something that is important to your business that you want to protect. The first step is to consult and engage us to provide your Brand Protection Package.
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Complete Our Trademark Questionnaire
We'll send you a trademark questionnaire for you to complete so we can determine how to best protect your mark.
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File Your Trademark Application
We'll craft your trademark application. Once you've signed off on the application, we'll file it and you can rest easy that you've reserved your place in line.
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Wait While We Manage the Process
The trademark process can take anywhere from 12-18 months. During this time, we monitor and respond to any questions from the USPTO. We'll reach out with any issues that arise during the course of your application review.
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Receive Your Trademark Registration
You'll receive an email from us when your registration is complete including instructions on trademark maintenance and required renewal filings. Additionally, we'll provide you with your office trademark certificate once we receive it from the USPTO. Congrats on successfully protecting what makes you great! It is now time to take advantage of those benefits.