A trademark protects brand identifiers — names, logos, slogans — used in connection with goods or services. A copyright protects original creative works fixed in a tangible medium, such as writing, music, art, and software code. A patent protects inventions, including utility (functional), design (ornamental), and provisional rights for new and non-obvious subject matter.

Federal trademark registration typically takes between nine and eighteen months from filing to issuance, depending on the USPTO’s examination queue, whether an office action is issued, and whether the application is opposed during publication.

An office action is a formal communication from the Examining Attorney identifying issues that must be addressed before registration. We review each office action carefully, explain the issues in plain terms, and recommend a strategic response — whether through legal argument, amendment, evidence of acquired distinctiveness, or, in some cases, the Supplemental Register.

Yes. We file internationally through the Madrid Protocol for trademarks and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for patents, and we coordinate country-specific counsel where direct national filings are preferred. Our practice serves clients filing in the U.S. and worldwide.

Most trademark and patent matters are handled on a flat-fee basis for predictability, with hourly rates for litigation, oppositions, and complex enforcement work. We provide a clear written estimate before engagement so you can make an informed decision.