Huntsville Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
Jake Siciliano
Richard Gora
Brig Ricks
Neil Park
Bob Schrader, Esq.
Eric Alspaugh
John Ray
Rebecca Field Emerson
Yvenne King
Huntsville Trademark Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Huntsville Trademark Attorneys
Our experienced Huntsville 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 Huntsville 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 10 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Alabama
Standard US Trademark Package
"Liz has been great!! Succinct, professional, clear & works quickly!!"
Joy C
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Huntsville,
AL,
over 1 year ago
Trademark Registration
"Always great working with Liz! Recommend her to all my friends!"
Hamp L
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Prattville,
AL,
almost 3 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Have worked with Liz several times now! Quick responses. Easy communication! Meets every expectation!"
Hamp L
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Prattville,
AL,
over 3 years ago
Register Trademark
"Liz is very knowledgeable about he Trademark process and has been very helpful in answering my question and getting my applications filed. Great to work with."
Keith R
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Huntsville,
AL,
over 3 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Great work! Quick responses! Excellent support and counsel! Referred a friend."
Hamp L
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Prattville,
AL,
about 4 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Quick response times. Easy to work with. Clear and direct communication and feedback. Will work with Liz again! A+"
Hamp L
.
Prattville,
AL,
about 5 years ago
Trademark Registration
"The best at everything he does"
Thanh T
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Birmingham,
AL,
almost 7 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"He's very knowledgeable and on top of things. Thank you, Luke!"
Stephanie H
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Birmingham,
AL,
about 8 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Quick and great work."
Derrick S
.
Oxford,
AL,
almost 9 years ago
Trademark Registration Services
"Liz was great she is very efficient I would recommend her services anytime. Thanks"
Sean S
.
Montgomery,
AL,
over 9 years ago
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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 1977 are generally protected for 95 years.
- Public Domain: Works published before 1923 are in the public domain and free to use.
- Renewal Policies: While post-1978 works do not require renewal, works created between 1964 and 1977 were eligible for optional renewal to extend copyright to 95 years.
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Generic Mark
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- Read about your legal options.
- Fill out and submit a trademark application.
- Respond to USPTO Office Actions.
- Use your trademark.
- Enforce your exclusive trademark rights.
- Keep your trademark active.
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Trademarks can be specific words or phrases, such as slogans, which are a vital part of your company's brand. They can be
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