Orange County Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Seth Wiener
Lauri Donahue
Kanika Radhakrishnan
David Yamaguchi
Brig Ricks
Neil Park
Ali Shalchi
Eric Alspaugh
Rebecca London
Troy Krich
Orange County Trademark Lawyers
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Our experienced Orange County 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 Orange County 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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Key Takeaways:
- Trademark attorney costs vary widely, from $1,000 to $2,000 for basic trademark registration, while disputes and legal challenges can cost $300-$400 per hour.
- Filing fees with the USPTO range from $225 to $400 per class, depending on the type of application.
- Additional costs include Statement of Use
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- The supplemental register allows registration of descriptive marks that lack distinctiveness but may acquire it over time.
- Unlike the principal register, marks on the supplemental register do not receive presumptions of validity, exclusive rights, or incontestability.
- Benefits include the right to use the ® symbol, block confusingly similar marks, and file for international protection.
- Marks can later be moved from the supplemental register to the principal register once distinctiveness is proven.
- Businesses should avoid mistakes such as filing intent-to-use applications or assuming supplemental registration provides full legal protection.
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Key Takeaways
- A trademark clothing brand includes a distinctive name, logo, and slogan used in commerce.
- Trademark protection for clothing is critical to establish brand identity and prevent infringement.
- Not all uses of a brand name on clothing count as trademark use; it must indicate the source of the goods.
- USPTO often rejects trademarks used
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- A certification mark is a special type of trademark that certifies goods or services meet certain standards or originate from a specific region.
- Unlike a traditional trademark, the owner of a certification mark cannot use it; instead, it’s licensed to others who meet defined criteria.
- Certification marks play a major role in consumer trust, quality assurance, and fair competition by signaling compliance with safety, geographic, or quality standards.
- To register a certification mark, the applicant must show competence to certify, provide certification standards, and ensure nondiscriminatory access.
- Common examples include UL®, Woolmark®, Energy Star®, and
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- A Section 8 Declaration confirms a trademark is in commercial use five years after registration.
- A Section 15 Declaration claims “incontestable” status, offering stronger protection for your trademark.
- Missing the Section 8 deadline can result in trademark cancellation, but a 6-month grace period is available.
- Section 8 and 15 Declarations can be filed together to streamline the process.
- Common mistakes include submitting inaccurate goods/services descriptions and failing to update ownership info.
What is a Section 8 Trademark Declaration?
A Section 8 Trademark Declaration is a statement made to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It confirms your federal trademark has been in continuous use for five years. Those who fail to file their Section 8 Trademark Declaration on time will lose
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