HOW LONG IS THE TRADEMARK APPLICATION PROCESS?

Typically, the trademark registration process takes about 12 - 13 months, although in some instances it can take up to 18 months.

CAN YOU REPRESENT ME AS MY ATTORNEY IF I AM NOT LOCATED IN FLORIDA?

Definitely. Federal law governs federal trademark registration, so we can represent clients anywhere in the U.S. in preparing and filing their federal trademark applications.

I’VE HEARD THAT DOCUMENT PREP COMPANIES PROVIDE THE SAME SERVICES. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?

Document preparation services are not law firms, don’t provide legal advice and are not a substitute for an attorney. They do not give you legal advice, or provide any explanation, opinion, or recommendation about your legal rights, remedies, or strategy recommendations regarding your trademark application. If you inadvertently make a mistake on their forms, these services will not correct it and will file the application with the mistake included. As a lay person, you may not appreciate the legal consequences of the words you use in your form application and how word- choices can impact your registration. An experienced attorney can avoid these missteps and offer you the best opportunity for a successful registration.

IF I HAVE A CORPORATION OR LLC, DO I STILL NEED A TRADEMARK?

Yes. Even if you have a Corporation or Limited Liability Company name, secured a domain name, and use a social media handle, none of this protects your brand from being taken by someone else. Your business name may give you local “common law” trademark rights, but these rights are limited to your state and will not stop a competitor from using the same name in another state.