Professional Trademark Attorney Services

Trademark Attorneys Provide Search and Registration Services at Gerben Law Firm

At Gerben Law Firm I offer just one trademark registration service because I do not believe in doing “partial” searches. My belief is that only by conducting a comprehensive federal, state, and common law search can I truly minimize the likelihood that you will face a trademark infringement lawsuit down the road. Moreover, I believe that it is essential for a trademark attorney to be integrally involved in the trademark search process. There are too many on-line services that offer searches without the proper review from a team of trademark attorneys. I ensure that every search done by my firm is reviewed by a trademark attorney and an opinion regarding the likelihood of success of the trademark application is provided to the client. Trademark law in the United States is complicated due to the multiple layers of possible rights an owner may have in a trademark. Successfully registering a trademark at the federal level, for instance, may not ensure that you own all of the rights to the trademark. In the U.S., a trademark may be registered not only at the federal level but also within any of the 50 state governments. To further complicate matters, trademark rights may also be earned through the use of the trademark in commerce, commonly referred to as “common law” trademark rights. In short, this means that if someone registered the same trademark at the state level or can successfully claim common law rights to the trademark that predate your federal registration you could be sued for trademark infringement despite owning the federal rights to the trademark.

With all of this in mind, as a trademark attorney, I will leave no stone unturned when conducting your trademark search. This will provide you with as much assurance as possible that no one else owns the rights to your proposed trademark. I search the U.S. Government’s federal trademark database, databases in all 50 states, and common law databases as part of my ONE-ON-ONE™ trademark service.

To further ensure the accuracy and completeness of your trademark application, as your trademark attorney, I will hand-draft and file your trademark application. As discussed above, there are simply too many other companies who claim they can file a trademark application without the assistance of a team of attorneys. There are simply too many trademark applications that are filed without the assistance of an attorney, and, for that reason, too many unnecessary refusals from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. From search to approval I believe in giving each client the individual attention necessary during each phase of the application process to ensure the success of your trademark registration. If you have any questions on our trademark registration package please call me, trademark lawyer Josh Gerben, today or review my online services page for additional information.