Everett Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Seth Wiener
Ross Brandborg
Scott Stram
Jake Siciliano
Richard Gora
Michael Wieser
Glenn Manishin
Neil Park
Ali Shalchi
Karim Hamir
Everett Trademark Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Everett Trademark Attorneys
Our experienced Everett trademark attorneys & lawyers represent individuals and businesses with everything they need to secure and protect their trademarks. Our attorneys can help individuals with everything from trademark clearance searches to determine whether the desired mark is available for adoption, use, and registration. By reviewing the search reports thoroughly, they can conclusively determine the extent to which a mark is already being used and the potential success of filing a trademark.
Trademark licensing can be complex, but our trademark attorneys have experience drafting agreements on behalf of both licensees and trademark owners - thus allowing you to capitalize on your valuable intellectual property. Our Everett trademark attorneys can also draft and file your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including Intent to Use and Use in Commerce applications.
Our attorneys can also help protect your trademark around the globe by assisting clients with filing trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol, which allows trademark holders to obtain protection in multiple countries by filing a single application.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 71 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Washington
Other Trademark & Copyright Matter Renewal
"Ross has been very good with communication and protecting our logo!"
Brian M
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Seattle,
WA,
about 2 months ago
Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Thorough and to the point. Thanks!"
Michael K
.
Vancouver,
WA,
over 1 year ago
Register Trademark
"If anyone is looking for a knowledgeable attorney at a great price, then go to Steven. Responsive and pleasure to work with. Highly recommend."
Olena H
.
Bellevue,
WA,
about 2 years ago
Copyright Registration
"Jake is fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. He answers all questions thoroughly and adds a personal perspective, which is welcome for inexperienced creators like myself."
Riesz W
.
Seattle,
WA,
about 2 years ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"5 stars in all categories says it all."
Ulrich S
.
Seattle,
WA,
over 2 years ago
Register Trademark
"Very timely. Thorough research. Listened to our specific request, and delivered on it."
Daniel G
.
Seattle,
WA,
almost 3 years ago
Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions"
Luna M
.
Redmond,
WA,
over 3 years ago
Register Trademark
"I used Liz for two trademark applications. She filed them efficiently with minimal need for follow up on my part. Now we are waiting for the response from the trademark office."
David A
.
Seattle,
WA,
over 4 years ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"William responded to my request right away and provided valuable insight regarding time-sensitive decisions that needed to be made."
Caroline H
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Mercer Island,
WA,
about 5 years ago
Assist with Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
"good communication and helpful"
Christopher K
.
Happy Valley,
OR,
over 5 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Pleasure working with Brandon and his team on helping me file my trademark."
Adam L
.
Seattle,
WA,
almost 6 years ago
Assist with Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
"I enjoyed working with Carlos. He wrote an outstanding response to USPTO with compelling arguments."
Kristine M
.
Seattle,
WA,
almost 6 years ago
Trademark Application Preparation Consultation
"Neil was able to deliver the language I needed for my trademark application on time and with excellent depth. I highly recommend him for legal council when starting a business due to his expertise and clear communication."
Louis W
.
Tacoma,
WA,
about 6 years ago
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Consult on Copyright Infringement
"Brett did a great job for us writing a letter for a DMCA take down request as well as knowing the copy write laws behind the request."
Sam W
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Seattle,
WA,
about 6 years ago
Register Trademark
"I am very impressed with Randy. He is very open about cost, timeframes, etc. He sets very clear expectations and has been a dream to work with! I will and look forward to working with Randyin the future!"
Teri D
.
Bremerton,
WA,
over 6 years ago
Assist with Copyright Infringement
"Julie was such a pleasure to work with! Incredibly conscientious, respectful, knowledgable and kind. She was always available to answer any of my questions, concerns or otherwise. She was amazing and I will definitely be hiring her again if/when I need her!"
Sonia P
.
Federal Way,
WA,
over 6 years ago
Copyright & Trademark Analysis
"It continues to be a great experience working with Sue."
Abid Z
.
Redmond,
WA,
over 6 years ago
Consult on Copyright Infringement
"I sent Lauri a list of questions about copyright and terms of use and she answered them in detail plus a few follow-ups. Just was I was looking for."
James M
.
Seattle,
WA,
over 6 years ago
Register Trademark
"We worked very closely to understand what registrations I needed for an old brand I've fostered since high school years ago. Really enjoyed the depth of research provided around similar mark usage. Had great communications back and forth with quick responses to any issues or questions I had."
Daniel G
.
Issaquah,
WA,
almost 7 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Great service, as always!"
Seth G
.
El Cerrito,
CA,
almost 8 years ago
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Key Takeaways
- A descriptive trademark conveys a key feature or quality of a product or service.
- Descriptive trademarks are generally weak and difficult to register without showing “acquired distinctiveness.”
- Examples include terms like “Cold and Creamy” for ice cream or “104 KEY” for a keyboard.
- You can gain protection for a descriptive trademark by proving secondary meaning through continuous use and marketing.
- Supplemental Register is available for descriptive marks not yet eligible for the Principal Register.
- There are strategies to overcome descriptiveness refusals, including disclaimers, consumer surveys, and creative branding.
What Is a Descriptive Trademark?
A descriptive trademark identifies one or more characteristics of a product or service covered by the mark and only serves to describe the product.
Some descriptive mark examples are:
- 104 KEY: it describes
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- Standard Duration: For works published in the U.S. after January 1, 1978, copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.
- Multiple Authors: If a work has multiple authors, copyright lasts until 70 years after the last surviving author's death.
- Special Cases: Works created anonymously, under a pseudonym, or as "work for hire" are protected for either 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation.
- Early 20th Century Works: Works published between 1923 and 1
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Read MoreKey Takeaways
- Trademarks identify the source of goods/services using logos, words, or symbols; trade dress protects the visual appearance or overall image of a product or business.
- Trade dress must be non-functional and have distinctiveness (often proven through secondary meaning) to qualify for protection.
- Registration of trade dress occurs through the USPTO's trademark system and can involve litigation to enforce rights.
- Trade dress is subject to stricter scrutiny than trademarks due to its broader and more abstract scope.
- Design patents, while not the focus here, offer another route for protecting visual features but differ significantly from both trademarks and trade dress.
What is Trademark vs. Trade Dress?
A trademark offers legal protection for a logo, symbol, phrase, word, name, or design used to show the manufacturer of a product. Trade dress protects al
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Read MoreCommon Law Trademark
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What Is a Common Law Trademark?
A common law trademark is a type of infringement protection for intellectual property wherein the property is used in commerce before it's federally registered. The U.S. common law trademark starts when you use the mark in commerce for the first time within a geographic area. It endures with continual, deliberate use and is shown by the superscript symbol "TM."
Business names, taglines, product names, logos, design elements, and sounds used to identify companies are all covered by a common law trademark. U.S. trademark law dif
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Read MoreKey Takeaways
- A generic trademark cannot receive legal protection because it identifies a general product category.
- Even strong trademarks can become generic through misuse or widespread common use—this is known as “genericide.”
- Combining a generic term with a distinctive element can help make it eligible for trademark protection.
- Companies can defend their trademarks by using them correctly, policing misuse, and evolving branding strategies.
- Trademark cancellation proceedings can be initiated by competitors or the USPTO if a trademark becomes generic.
What Are Generic Trademarks?
Generic trademarks are common terms used to name products or services, for example, a brand of shoes called "shoes". Generic trademarks describe a product, so no one can register them as trademarks. These marks don't qualify for any protection.
Why Generic Terms Can't Be Trademarks
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