Business & Intellectual Property
Comprehensive legal protection for your brand identity, from clearance searches and USPTO registration to monitoring, enforcement and defense before the TTAB.
Business & Intellectual Property
Seven ways we protect the name, logo and tagline your business is built on, at every stage of a mark’s life.
Business & IP
Protecting your brand starts with a solid foundation. From initial searches to filing and registration with the USPTO, we guide you every step of the way.
Business & IP
Before you invest time and resources in building your brand, make sure your chosen name, logo or tagline is truly clear and available.
Business & IP
Your reputation matters. We keep a vigilant eye on new USPTO filings and market activity so no one encroaches on what is rightfully yours.
Business & IP
Opposing a conflicting mark? We stand ready with sound legal arguments and procedural expertise before the TTAB to defend your rights.
Business & IP
Unauthorized use of your mark? We act decisively to protect your commercial interests with persuasive legal strategy and resolve.
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Trademark protection isn’t a one-and-done deal. We keep you current and compliant with Section 8 and 9 filings so your rights don’t lapse.
Business & IP
Overcoming USPTO refusal notices requires precise legal arguments. We draft compelling responses to secure your trademark registration.
How it works
We check federal, state and common-law records before you file or launch.
Your application goes to the USPTO with the right classes, basis and specimen.
An examining attorney reviews it. We answer any office action on your behalf.
The mark appears in the Official Gazette, opening a 30-day opposition period.
You can use the ® symbol. We track your Section 8 and 9 maintenance deadlines.
Trademark FAQ
Short answers to what business owners ask us most. Every brand is different, so call us for advice on yours.
Anyone can use ™ to claim rights in a mark. The ® symbol may only be used once the mark is registered with the USPTO, and only for the goods and services listed in the registration.
Using a mark in commerce creates common-law rights, but they are usually limited to the area where you do business. Federal registration gives you nationwide priority, a public record of ownership, and stronger tools for enforcement.
Timelines vary with USPTO workload and whether the application draws an office action or an opposition. Many applications take a year or longer from filing to registration.
Note the response deadline, which is generally three months from the issue date and can be extended once for a fee. Missing it can lead to abandonment of the application, so contact an attorney early.
Speak with The Reddy Law Firm about searches, filings, renewals or an infringement problem.
The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
