Trademark Attorney

Did you know trademarks aren't simply product names or jingles? Companies can also have colors or sounds trademarked. For instance, the color brown is trademarked by UPS for use with its fleet of vehicles. McDonald's has its bright yellow Arches protected under trademark and MGM is protective of its lion's roar. Faced with a myriad of products today, sometimes it is impossible to know on your own what is trademarked and what is considered under public domain. Consulting a trademark attorney may be a wise choice when deciding to design a new product name or logo.

Inventor Tip:

Registering your idea early could be vital to keeping your rights. Sometimes it's a race to the patent office, as was the case with the telephone with two patents being filed the very same day. Do you even know the name of the OTHER guy?

What trademark attorneys?

Trademark attorney are attorneys who specializes in laws regarding trademark issues. A trademark attorney doesn't need to pass any special examination as a patent lawyer does. However, they must be licensed by a state before they can submit a trademark application to the U.S. Trade and Patent Office.

Why do I need trademark attorneys?

Trademark attorneys can assist you with all aspects of filing a trademark and on services related to trademarks. They can help come up with a product name and slogan, answer questions related to obtaining a trademark, assist in drafting a trademark application and make sure requirements are met for the U.S. Trade and Patent Office to issue a trademark.

Why do Trademark attorneys need to do a trademark search on my product?

Trademark attorneys performs a search to make certain what you are wanting to trademark may not be infringing on another inventor's product patent or your trademark name isn't too similar to another company's already licensed name. If a trademark attorney registers a trademark name, the owner then may claim nationwide rights to the namesake. This gives you grounds to legally sue a company who infringes on your company name.

Is it expensive for my trademark attorneys to complete a trademark search?

Generally, a trademark search costs slightly under $1,000 in legal fees to complete a trademark search and a government fee of $335 to register a trademark. While it may sound expensive, having trademark protection is generally cheaper than patent protection and it may help ensure you do not incur any other legal fees while waiting to process a trademark claim. Remember to be patient.

How do I find a reputable trademark attorneys to begin the registering my trademark?

Never rely solely on advertising or a referral service. Some referral services will give referrals of certain trademark attorneys on a rotating basis. These "trademark attorneys" may have little experience or real knowledge of trademark law. A good trademark attorneys will help clients through every step of the process from trademark searching, to trademark filing. Look for an attorney who has experience in trademark law.