Our Services
Working with an experienced intellectual property
attorney is one of the best decisions you can make for your business.
With District Trademark, you get way more than a trademark registration filed on your behalf. You get expert research, strategic legal advice, and comprehensive representation. We are proud of our track record of success, which includes launches of over 150 new brands in the past year. We are also proud of the quieter successes: the commercial obstacles sidestepped and the infringement risks avoided. We protect intellectual property so businesses can thrive.
Our Services
Trademark and Brand Protection
- Brand protection counsel and strategy
- Re-brand guidance and strategy
- Trademark search and clearance
- Filing and prosecution of trademark applications
- Office action response strategy and drafting
- Domestic and international trademark portfolio management
- Trademark maintenance and renewal filings
- Trademark monitoring
- Letters of protest
- Portfolio audits and risk assessments
- Pre-litigation enforcement (cease & desist matters)
- Settlement and coexistence agreements
- Online monitoring and takedowns
- TTAB Oppositions and Cancellations
Intellectual Property and Contracts
- Brand collaborations, sponsorships, and partnerships
- IP transfers, assignments, and licensing agreements
- Vendor and master services agreements
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Protection of social media, e-commerce, and digital assets
- Terms of use
- Entertainment and publication title searches
- Copyright registration and termination
- Joint authorship and work for hire contracts
- Domain name disputes
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) matters
Pricing
At District Trademark, our focus is on delivering excellent work at an excellent value. We offer a range of legal fee options, from traditional hourly rates to standardized flat fees to custom project-based rates. The majority of our trademark clearance and prosecution services are offered on a flat fee basis, so our clients know exactly what to expect at every stage of the process. We provide estimates and payment options as well, allowing us to align our work with our clients’ needs and budgets.
Trademark FAQs
What is a trademark?
A trademark refers to the identifying aspects of your brand. These may include your brand name, slogan, tagline, logo, or other design elements. A trademark identifies your goods or services, and distinguishes you from your competitors.
What are the benefits of federal trademark registration?
A business has rights in its trademark once it begins using the trademark on goods and services in the marketplace. However, these common law rights are limited, particularly in geographic scope. If you want stronger legal protection and nationwide rights in your trademark, you need to apply for U.S. federal trademark registration. Registering your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an option for all businesses participating in U.S. commerce. Federal registration provides some important benefits:
- Puts the public on notice that you are the owner of your trademark;
- Allows you to build your reputation and consumer goodwill on solid legal foundation;
- Protects against other companies’ use of the same or confusingly similar trademarks;
- Creates standing to enforce your rights as owner of your trademark.
I hear the process can take a lot of time as of late. How can I speed it up?
Based on the influx of trademark applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, it can take more than six months for an application to even be assigned to a USPTO examining attorney. Insufficient detail or other errors in your trademark application can cause further delays or even a refusal. Our seasoned attorneys know what the USPTO looks for, and we can make sure your application has the highest chance of success for swift approval and, ultimately, successful registration.
Where do I get started?
District Trademark offers a complimentary 20-minute consultation with one of our attorneys so you can discuss your needs and we can determine how we can be of assistance. Just click here to schedule.
Someone has a company name like mine already. Can I still use mine?
It depends on whether it would it cause consumers to be confused. The use of similar trademarks might be okay if the companies using them are in different industries and use the marks on different goods or services. District Trademark can help you mitigate the possibility of trademark infringement by conducting detailed trademark searches and providing thorough legal analysis of the search results.
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