Los Angeles Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Neil Park

Joshua Kushner

Michael Miller
Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

Timothy Marks, Esq.
Alexander Nahai

Sagar Parikh
Usman Shaikh

Julia Cheng

Denis Shmidt

James L. Moultrie Ⅲ

Austin Bonderer

Alex Patel

Robert Mcconnell
Dana Delman
Nada Alnajafi, Esq.

William Mills
Peter Haber

Thad Scroggins

Itai Klein

Aryan Amid

Donna Carey

Arous Kalantaryan
Joshua Dreon

Farrah Reynolds
Peter Bronstein
Russell Greenman

Matthew Hamilton

Brooke Butner

Jamie Davenport

Michael Fucci

Harish Mandyam

Peter Chang

Michelle Kennedy
Desarie Green
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Joshua Brown

Suzanne Natbony

Alex Robertson
Ju Park

Hannah Genton

Eric Kirkland
Philip Heller
Hector Del Cid

Veronica Besmer

Scott Tang

Justin Sobodash
Narek Zohrabyan

Dariush Adli

Christine Garcia

Peter Borenstein
Nadia Davari

Elizabeth Yang

Emanuel Orlando

Chris Harvey

Ian Chowdhury

Leticia Kimble

Steven Lowe
Seth A. Bayles
Gordon Firemark

David Bennett

Dallas Verhagen
Kimberlina N. Mckinney, Esq.

Michael Cohen

John Kao

Ned Menoyo

Felix Gonzalez

Tommy Porter
Anna Sweeney
Anthony Horgan

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Sophie Fix
Don Reeve

Morvareed Salehpour
Peter Kovalsky
Sam Widdoes

Christine Shin

Ben Kussman
Aryele Maye

Nuzayra Haque

Jay Yu

Brian Ross

Ka In Chan

Adam Gertz

Chris Young
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K. Adam Bloom

Don Moody

Margaret Sedy

Dayne Lee

Michael Lawrence

Artin Berjikly

Rolando GonzÁlez

Charles Farris

Arya Mansour

Robert Sencer

David Bismuth

Robin Phillips

Sarkis Paronyan

Brenda Chavez

Mark Mcnulty

Malika Ewart

Bryan Subotnick

Adar Carver

David Sharifi

Jack Fritz Us Patent Attorney
Sean Lynch

Krystle White
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Paul Miailovich
Dayna Richards

Roby Yadegar

Carolin Shining

Robert Krintzman

Norton Townsley

Rasheed Mcwilliams
Sara Eliot

Steve S. Nikkhou
Jonathan Handel

David Beck

Jeffrey Solomon

Segun Aluko

Bo Huang

Terri Lubaroff
Hector Andres Pacheco
David Dolinski

Andrew Wei

Daniel Lavi, Esq.

Mark Nagle

Manoj Shah
Stephen Crump
Yonatan Drori

Cynthia Ribas

Daniel Rosenberg

Tiffany Nichols

Mark Gonzales
Tony Detoro

Perrin Davidson

Adam Bloom

Thomas Mcnamara

Vahid Redjal

Sam Koolaq
Jin Ho Lee

Omeed Tabiei

Christopher L Fong
Peng Li

Andrew Barcello

Kunal Jain

Daniel Fonda

Lauren Pagoni

Hari Kishan Lal Heerekar

Elias Parisca
Justin Sterling

Zach Hathaway

Jenny Wu
Los Angeles Trademark Lawyers
Why Hire a Trademark Lawyer?
The USPTO has lawyers to guide you through the process of registering your trademark. However, most people choose to hire a private attorney, and that is the wisest choice. With qualified legal help on your side, you have a 50 percent greater chance of gaining approval for your trademark.
Plus, in a competitive business atmosphere like Los Angeles, you don't want to waste valuable time trying to figure things out for yourself when a lawyer could streamline the process. The top trademark attorneys make it easier to get through legal tasks.
- Creating your trademark. The best trademark lawyers understand what types of marks are likely to get approved for registration. They help you search both California state and federal trademark databases so you can be sure your trademark isn't infringing on an existing mark.
- Registering your trademark. The trademark application has strict requirements. You don't want to risk being rejected because of a technical error on your application.
- Maintaining your trademark. Just because a mark is registered doesn't mean that the registration is good forever. After five years, you have to submit proof that you are still using your trademark.
- Defending your trademark. If someone else is infringing on your mark, the attorney helps you put a stop to that and perhaps even get you compensation for the unauthorized use.
- Other intellectual property tasks. A trademark lawyer specializes specifically in trademarks, but if you have other intellectual property legal tasks that you need help with, your attorney may be able to give you a sound referral.
Trademark lawyers are either transactional or litigation. Transactional attorneys help with registering and creating trademarks, whereas litigation attorneys are there for you if you face any issues related to an existing trademark.
Los Angeles County is home to more than 244,000 businesses. In fact, if the county was a nation on its own, the economy would be the 19th largest in the world. To save your business from getting lost in the shuffle, you need a strong trademark, and an attorney can help with that.
How to Find the Best Trademark Lawyer in Los Angeles
California has a unified bar association, which means that all lawyers who practice in California are members of the State Bar Association. You should always check a potential lawyer's credentials before you commit to them. There are nearly 200,000 active members of California's bar association. The state's bar examination is one of the toughest in the country.
Besides bar membership, you should take note of these things.
- Read attorney reviews. There are several sources you can turn to find peer reviews of lawyers, including Martindale.com. You can also check local certified Lawyer Referral Services. In Los Angeles County, you might go to Attorney Referral Service of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or the Attorney Search Network.
- Read attorney biographies. An attorney's biography gives you insight into their experience dealing with trademarks.
Before you hire a lawyer, dig into the details of what you can expect from them by finding out:
- If the attorney will personally handle your case or if someone else in their firm will be taking point. If it will be someone else, ask to look at that person's credentials.
- How the lawyer bills. They may charge a flat rate for some services, like trademark research or applications. For litigation, a retainer may be required. Be sure you understand what the hourly rate is and if there will be any more fees.
- If the attorney has experience, not just with trademarks in general, but with trademarks in your industry
- If the lawyer knows the ins and outs of both state trademark registration and federal registration
Questions for Your Trademark Lawyer
- What kinds of things can I trademark, and what are the benefits of registering a trademark?
- How much do you charge? How often will I pay you, and are there any more fees I should be aware of?
- How much does it cost to register a trademark?
- How much experience with trademarks do you have? How many trademark searches does your firm do each year?
- Tell me about past trademark litigation cases that you've handled.
- Should I register my trademark on the state or federal level? What is the difference?
- How can I protect my trademark after I register it?
- Are you a member of the California State Bar?
- How will you communicate with me, and will you be available on short notice if I need immediate help with something?
Finding the right trademark lawyer in Los Angeles benefits your business and saves you from headaches down the road. They can help you with trademark registration and litigation, as well as other legal issues that relate to this type of intellectual property.
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Our experienced Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 880 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in California

Assist with Copyright Infringement
"I worked with Lauri on an IP contract and a copyright issue. She is is very responsive and easy to communicate with, recommended."
Rachel L
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North Hollywood,
CA,
8 days ago
Brand Registration Assistance Needed
"Ross is awesome. Super fast and knowledgeable."
Kelly L
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Alviso,
CA,
8 days ago

Trademark Registration
"Anthony was outstanding throughout the entire process. His communication was always clear and prompt, and his professionalism and attention to detail gave me full confidence in every step. I especially appreciated his strategic approach to assessing trademark risk. I highly recommend working with him — a top-tier attorney."
Sergio G
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Cheyenne,
WY,
about 1 month ago
Register Trademark
"Jake is fast, clear, and very helpful!"
Michel K
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Granite Bay,
CA,
3 months ago

Trademark Infringement Consults
"Eric is one of the best. In addition to his critical eye, he just gives good advice. He's a good add to the team!"
Ryan D
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Oakland,
CA,
5 months ago
Trademark Registration Services
"Very quick and knowledgeable"
Elaine S
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Moraga,
CA,
11 months ago

Register Trademark internationally through the Madrid Protocol
"David Lizerbram provided excellent legal support for my international trademark needs. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the complex process of securing trademarks in multiple countries smooth and manageable. I highly recommend his services for anyone needing expertise in international trademark law."
Alen S
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Sunland,
CA,
about 1 year ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"An exceptional lawyer who is very knowledgeable, communicates effectively and devoted to securing favorable outcomes for cliens. I would definitely be coming back, highly recommended."
Amira C
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Orange,
CA,
over 1 year ago

Assist with Copyright Infringement
"Troy is responsive, effective, and efficient!"
Tim D
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Lake Forest,
IL,
over 1 year ago

Conduct Trademark Search
"Excellent work by Nathan. He was clear, helpful, knowledgeable, and thorough. Highly recommend."
Tom M
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Duck Creek Village,
UT,
over 1 year ago

Trademark Registration Services
"Clear communication and fast responses."
Paige H
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La Habra,
CA,
almost 2 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Very efficient"
Michael J
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Redding,
CA,
almost 2 years ago
Register Trademark
"Steven Stark did a great job with my trademark applications."
Daniel S
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 2 years ago

Register Trademark
"Excellent service, clear communication, good understanding. Thanks!!!"
Axay S
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Diamond Bar,
CA,
over 2 years ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"We have consulted with Brig a number of times. Solid."
Gavin M
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Hermosa Beach,
CA,
over 2 years ago

Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
"Had a job that required a quick turnaround, Charis delivered and did an amazing job!"
Michael H
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Walnut,
CA,
almost 3 years ago

Trademark Registration
"Loved working with Liz on my Standard US Trademark Package. She was always communicative with any questions or concerns I had and provided prompt updates on the status of the trademark."
Brie B
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San Francisco,
CA,
almost 3 years ago
Trademark Registration
"This is the fourth time I have used his services. Very fast and communicative. Highly recommended."
Visual Design I
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 3 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Extremely informative and quickly responds to all my questions!! Thank you so much!"
Asha F
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San Jacinto,
CA,
over 3 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Neil has been a continuous partner to us. He is excellent."
Neal S
.
Los Angeles,
CA,
over 3 years ago
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