District Trademark

We understand that building a strong brand takes time, creativity, and hard work.

A successful brand is often an entrepreneur’s biggest accomplishment and a business’s most valuable asset. At District Trademark, we provide strategic, creative, and effective legal counsel on intellectual property. We focus on trademarks, copyrights, and the contracts that leverage them.

We are a women-owned intellectual property law firm

District Trademark is a non-traditional, modern law firm partnering with like-minded clients. At District Trademark, we bring the insight, agility, and firepower to protect what you’ve built and position your intellectual property assets for lasting success. Our founders have more than 30 years of combined legal experience helping clients of all sizes in a diverse array of industries and at all stages of growth with intellectual property and commercial contracts.  We collaborate with our clients to design strategies and solutions for protecting intellectual property revenue streams.  We take a business-forward, holistic approach to brand protection and its impact on the entirety of a business lifecycle. 

Strategic IP Counsel for Modern Brands

Develop

We conduct clearance searches and due diligence on hundreds of trademarks every year and provide targeted legal opinions and counsel. We advise on product and business names and counsel on marketplace risks.

Protect

We handle all aspects of domestic and international trademark registration, as well as U.S. copyright registration, with a focus on business goals. We manage IP portfolios, monitor for infringement, and resolve disputes.

Grow

We negotiate, review, and prepare intellectual property contracts, including assignments, licenses, and brand partnerships. We advise on re-brands, brand expansions, and transactions involving intellectual property assets.

Initial Consultation

Let’s meet! District Trademark offers complimentary 20-minute consultations with our attorneys. The purpose of the consultation is for us to get to know one another and see how District Trademark can help you meet your brand protection and IP goals. Click below to get started.

Latest Insights

What Does a Trademark Attorney Do?

Filing an application for trademark registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is only one piece of the legal strategy to protect your brand.

Opening Announcement

A new Washington, D.C. based law firm offers trademark and branding legal services for intellectual property clients.

Office Action Deadline Rule Change

New Rule on Office Action Response Deadlines Effective December 3, 2022

Praise for District Trademark

“The team at District Trademark is outstanding. Every aspect of the trademark registration process is handled with care and expertise. Plus, they are so easy to work with!”

“We consider District Trademark a key member of our marketing team.”

“Working with District Trademark feels like having an in-house legal team. They are responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in our company’s success.”

“District Trademark’s attorneys are standouts in the field and provide practical, business-minded guidance.”

“District Trademark really has become a trusted partner to my business. They are happy to answer questions and take time to explain complicated legal issues so I feel confident with the decisions I make.”

“Angela and Paulina have negotiated a lot of contracts, and it shows. They took the time to really understand our concerns and our budget and got us a great result quickly.”

Our Memberships

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