Hampton Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
Neil Gandhi
Jake Siciliano
Michael Wieser
Chelsie Campbell
Dmitriy Ishimbayev
Joshua Kushner
Gene Rhough
Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
Monica Winghart
Hampton Trademark Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Hampton Trademark Attorneys
Our experienced Hampton 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 Hampton 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 43 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Virginia
Trademark Search
"Ross has been advising us since the start of our journey. We truly appreciate his clear feedback and ability to navigate the complexities of our startup ideas."
Khaled K
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Fairfax,
VA,
11 months ago
Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Alex was excellent to work with. His work product was directly on target for what I was looking for and he is incredibly responsive."
Matthew W
.
Falls Church,
VA,
over 1 year ago
Trademark Registration (2) Cat Care, Comfort, & Cuddles
"He always goes above and beyond for his clients and I will continue to hire for my TM needs."
Domonique O
.
Richmond,
VA,
over 1 year ago
Register Trademark
"Wonderful experience!"
Mona G
.
Topanga,
CA,
over 1 year ago
Conduct Trademark Search
"Ross was great to work with. He has clear communication and extensive knowledge in his field. I choose him because of his free and helpful resources on his site and the quality of our consultation. He was upfront and helped me before retaining on the trademark project. He has valuable insight and I would definitely work with him again and recommend his services."
Domonique O
.
Richmond,
VA,
over 1 year ago
Register Trademark
"Straight to the point, great to work with, and efficient!"
Zach P
.
Sterling,
VA,
about 2 years ago
Trademark Registration QUICKFIXGOLF
"Good work and fast! Very honest and straight forward."
Bobby L
.
Henrico,
VA,
over 2 years ago
Register Trademark
"So far so great! Very thorough and speaks the facts."
Bobby L
.
Henrico,
VA,
over 2 years ago
Trademark Infringement Consultation
"Ross was very kind and provided an extreme amount of value for money in comparison to all the other proposals I received. He also took the time to have a call with me and you can certainly gauge a sense of his knowledge and feel trust in him within just a few moments. Really great guy tow work with and we will certainly go direct to him for our legal needs. Thanks Ross! ๐"
Adam W
.
Orlando,
FL,
over 2 years ago
Register Trademark
"Alex has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Provided clear and concise insights into our trademark filing and was able to help us better understand what our trademark was protecting. Thank you Alex for your great work! Look forward to working with you more in the future."
Shawn M
.
Fredericksburg,
VA,
almost 3 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Very professional, clear communicator and speedy at that!"
Bryan E
.
Alexandria,
VA,
about 3 years ago
Register Trademark
"Great job, Jake! Good hustle and clear, direct communicator."
Jeremy K
.
Henrico,
VA,
about 3 years ago
Register Copyright
"Excellent job. Thank you for the gtreat support and explanation of the steps along the way."
Lawrence S
.
Virginia Beach,
VA,
over 3 years ago
Register Trademark
"Jake was very prompt and easy to work with!"
Kenn M
.
McLean,
VA,
over 3 years ago
Trademark Registration BAY
"Ross is making our legal needs happen."
Blake H
.
Virginia Beach,
VA,
almost 4 years ago
Trademark Search BAY
"I've worked with Ross a few times now. He's always been ON IT with my projects. Helpful and insightful describe him."
Blake H
.
Virginia Beach,
VA,
almost 4 years ago
Conduct Trademark Search
"Ross is very smart, experienced, professional and very fast! We will definitely work with him again!"
Reyad H
.
Reston,
VA,
almost 4 years ago
Trademark Infringement Consultation
"It was a pleasure discovering Upcounsel and working with Nina. She responded quickly and with clarity, and really helped explain issues of Fair Use as regards the publishing project our organization is working on. Thank you!"
David G
.
Winchester,
VA,
about 4 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Liz was very professional and helpful with my situation."
Alexander P
.
Glen Allen,
VA,
almost 5 years ago
Register Trademark
"Friendly service, great response time to questions."
Andrew D
.
Lynchburg,
VA,
over 5 years ago
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- Trademark classes divide goods and services into 45 categories (34 goods, 11 services) under the Nice Classification system.
- Choosing the correct class is criticalโfiling in the wrong class can lead to rejection or loss of protection.
- Multiple classes may be necessary if a mark covers diverse products or services (e.g., beverages, apparel, and software).
- Classes allow coexistence of similar marks across unrelated industries (e.g., Dove soap vs. Dove chocolate).
- Costs increase with each class, as each requires a separate filing fee and legal analysis.
- Updates to classes occur every five years,
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- A Statement of Use (SOU) is required to convert an โintent-to-useโ trademark application into a registered trademark with the USPTO.
- The SOU must include a verified statement, specimen of use, and payment per class of goods/services.
- If not yet using the mark in commerce, applicants can request six-month extensionsโup to five times (36 months total).
- Premature or deficient filings can result in abandonment; careful compliance with USPTO rules is crucial.
- Dividing an application is an option if the trademark is used in some, but not all, classes listed.
- Filing is easiest and cheapest via the USPTO's TEAS system.
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- WIPOโs Global Brand Database and Madrid Monitor are essential search tools.
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- Professional legal guidance is often necessary for complex global filings.What Is International Trademark Search?
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- Copyright protects the code itself, while patents safeguard the underlying processes or functions.
- Trade secrets offer indefinite protection if secrecy measures are maintained.
- IP management software tools help monitor, enforce, and renew IP rights efficiently.
- Common software IP risks include piracy, reverse engineering, and inadequate contract provisions.
- Agile development and collaborative environments require proactive IP ownership clarification.
- Global software IP protection demands understanding jurisdiction-specific laws.
What is Intellectual Property for Software?
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What Is Intellectual Property?
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