Trademark, Copyright & IP Lawyer Services in the USA — Protect Your Brand, Content and Inventions

Your brand name, logo, content and inventions may be the most valuable things your business owns. Yet many founders only think about protection when someone copies them — or when they receive a letter saying they are the copycat.

Our trademark, copyright and IP lawyer services in the USA help you search, register, license and enforce your rights at fixed prices. As a result, you build on a foundation that is legally yours.

Furthermore, timing matters. In the US, trademark rights come partly from use, but federal registration adds powerful nationwide protection. Similarly, registering a copyright before infringement happens can unlock statutory damages and attorney's fees. Therefore, protect your work early.

Before you launch: search your brand

Choosing a name that someone else already uses is an expensive mistake. You may have to rebrand after spending on signs, packaging and marketing.

A Trademark Search & Clearance Review checks federal registrations, state records and common-law use. An attorney then explains the risk in plain English. Consequently, you launch with confidence rather than hope.

If you are unsure where to start, a trademark consultation explains which marks to protect first and in which classes.

Registering your trademark with the USPTO

Our Trademark Application (USPTO) service prepares your filing, including the description of goods and services and the specimen showing use. These details decide how strong your protection will be.

The USPTO often responds with an Office Action raising objections. For example, it may say your mark is too descriptive or too similar to an existing one. A Trademark Office Action review explains the objection and the best response.

For intent-to-use applications, you later file a Trademark Statement of Use once the mark is in use. Additionally, Trademark Monitoring watches for confusingly similar filings so you can object in time.

Copyright: protecting what you create

Copyright protects original works — writing, photos, music, videos, software and designs — from the moment they are fixed in a tangible form. However, registration with the US Copyright Office is generally required before you can sue for infringement of a US work.

Our Copyright Registration service prepares and files your application. Moreover, registering within three months of publication, or before the infringement begins, can make statutory damages and attorney's fees available.

If someone is using your work, a copyright infringement consultation sets out your options. For online content, a DMCA Takedown Notice often removes the material quickly.

Licensing and ownership

Owning IP is only half the story. You also need to control how others use it. A Licensing Agreement sets scope, territory, royalties and quality control. Similarly, a Software License Agreement covers SaaS and on-premises software.

Ownership disputes are common when freelancers or co-founders create work. An IP Assignment Agreement transfers ownership to the business in writing. In fact, without one, a contractor may own the copyright in work you paid for.

When someone infringes, an IP / Trademark Cease-and-Desist Letter demands that they stop. As a result, many disputes end without litigation.

Inventions and patents

Patents protect new, useful and non-obvious inventions. However, public disclosure can start deadlines — in the US there is generally a one-year grace period, while many other countries have none. Therefore, speak to an attorney before you publish or pitch widely.

A patent consultation explains whether a patent is realistic and what it would cost. Additionally, a Patent Search (Basic) looks for prior art that could block your application. Meanwhile, an NDA protects your idea while you talk to manufacturers or investors.

Our Intellectual Property services in the USA

Every service below has a fixed price, is prepared by a qualified attorney and is delivered online — wherever you are in the USA. Additionally, you can upload evidence, message your attorney and track progress from your secure client dashboard.

Intellectual Property services near you — every state we cover

Because everything is handled online, it makes no difference where you live. Nevertheless, the law does change from state to state, so every document is prepared for your local rules. Here are some of the places our clients come from most often.

Intellectual Property help in California

We prepare intellectual property documents for California law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Los Angeles (near the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown), San Diego (near the Hall of Justice on West Broadway), San Francisco (near the Civic Center courthouse on McAllister Street). For example, see IP consultation in Los Angeles, IP consultation in San Diego, IP consultation in San Francisco. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in California.

Intellectual Property help in Texas

We prepare intellectual property documents for Texas law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Houston (near the Harris County Civil Courthouse), Dallas (near the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building), San Antonio (near the Bexar County Courthouse), Austin (near the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility). For example, see IP consultation in Houston, IP consultation in Dallas, IP consultation in San Antonio, IP consultation in Austin. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Texas.

Intellectual Property help in Florida

We prepare intellectual property documents for Florida law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Miami (near the Miami-Dade County Courthouse on West Flagler Street), Orlando (near the Orange County Courthouse), Tampa (near the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse). For example, see IP consultation in Miami, IP consultation in Orlando, IP consultation in Tampa. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Florida.

Intellectual Property help in New York

We prepare intellectual property documents for New York law and local court practice. Clients come to us from New York City (near the New York County Courthouse at 60 Centre Street and the immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza), Brooklyn (near the Kings County Supreme Court on Adams Street). For example, see IP consultation in New York City, IP consultation in Brooklyn. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in New York.

Intellectual Property help in Illinois

We prepare intellectual property documents for Illinois law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Chicago (near the Richard J. Daley Center). For example, see IP consultation in Chicago. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Illinois.

Intellectual Property help in Georgia

We prepare intellectual property documents for Georgia law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Atlanta (near the Fulton County Courthouse). For example, see IP consultation in Atlanta. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Georgia.

Intellectual Property help in Arizona

We prepare intellectual property documents for Arizona law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Phoenix (near the Maricopa County Superior Court). For example, see IP consultation in Phoenix. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Arizona.

Intellectual Property help in Pennsylvania

We prepare intellectual property documents for Pennsylvania law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Philadelphia (near City Hall, home of the Court of Common Pleas). For example, see IP consultation in Philadelphia. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Pennsylvania.

Intellectual Property help in Washington

We prepare intellectual property documents for Washington law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Seattle (near the King County Courthouse). For example, see IP consultation in Seattle. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Washington.

Intellectual Property help in Colorado

We prepare intellectual property documents for Colorado law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Denver (near the Denver City and County Building). For example, see IP consultation in Denver. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Colorado.

Intellectual Property help in Massachusetts

We prepare intellectual property documents for Massachusetts law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Boston (near the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse). For example, see IP consultation in Boston. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Massachusetts.

Intellectual Property help in Nevada

We prepare intellectual property documents for Nevada law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Las Vegas (near the Regional Justice Center). For example, see IP consultation in Las Vegas. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in Nevada.

Intellectual Property help in New Jersey

We prepare intellectual property documents for New Jersey law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Newark (near the Essex County Hall of Records). For example, see IP consultation in Newark. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in New Jersey.

Intellectual Property help in North Carolina

We prepare intellectual property documents for North Carolina law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Charlotte (near the Mecklenburg County Courthouse). For example, see IP consultation in Charlotte. Similarly, see Trademark consultation in North Carolina.

We also help clients in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. See every location we cover.

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