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Do you need to register a trademark?
Learn the basics of Trademarks and Intellectual Property Law with Tampa Bay Attorney Kalpesh J. Patel.
No matter where you are in Florida — Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, or elsewhere — our firm has the expertise that your business needs to achieve its IP goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Trademark?
A Trademark is a unique characteristic, such as a design, word, or phrase, that is used in commerce to help distinguish one product or service from its competitors. Trademarks include logos, names, and other types of Intellectual Property that are essential to establishing your brand.
Do I Need a Trademark?
It’s often smart to secure your Trademark rights as early as possible. Without a Registered Trademark, you’ll be limited in your ability to enforce exclusive rights to your Intellectual Property, especially across state lines.
What Makes for a good Trademark?
A good Trademark helps people quickly recognize your brand and sets it apart from the competition. It isn’t merely descriptive of the product, and it’s not too similar to any mark already registered with the USPTO.
Should I register my Trademark at the state or federal level?
Many small businesses and solo entrepreneurs get by perfectly fine with a Florida State Trademark. However, while State Trademarks are cheaper and faster to turn around, they don’t offer nearly as much protection as Federal Trademarks, nor are they as enforceable.
How long does the Trademark application process take?
Florida State Trademarks can be registered within about four weeks if everything goes smoothly. Federal Trademarks registered with the USPTO, however, take anywhere between six and nine months to finalize assuming no Office Actions are issued against the application.
What is a Trademark clearance search? do I really need one?
Trademark Clearance Search is a comprehensive search conducted by an Attorney or someone else well versed in Trademark and Intellectual Property that is meant to ensure that your proposed Trademark hasn’t already been registered by another party. Without one, you run the risk of trying to Trademark something that’s already someone else’s intellectual property. This means a rejected application, lost filing fees, and at worst — accusations of Trademark Infringement.
Do I need a lawyer to register my trademark?
While you don’t need an attorney to register a Trademark with the USPTO, hiring an experienced Trademark law firm (such as our own) can dramatically increase your chances of successfully registering your desired mark.
do federal trademarks offer protection worldwide?
No, a Federal Trademark will only cover you within the United States. However, it’s an important first step in gaining international protection if you hope to expand globally at a later date.
Our Services
Trademark Search & Clearance
Find out if your desired Trademark is available to register before spending time and money on the application process.
Florida State Trademark Registration
A Florida State Trademark is ideal for start-ups and entrepreneurs on a budget. Processing typically takes about four weeks.
Federal Trademark Registration
Registering with the USPTO allows you to enforce your Trademark rights nationwide and on social media. Processing usually takes between six and nine months.
Trademark Maintenance
Trademark protection doesn’t end with a successful registration. Hiring our firm to handle your post-registration Trademark maintenance means never having to worry about renewal deadlines again.
Trademark Office Actions
Trademark Office Actions arise when the USPTO requires more information or further clarification about a proposed Trademark. We can handle the response to your Substantive Office Actions for a flat fee.
Brand protection counsel
If another party is infringing on your Registered Trademark, then our firm is equipped to prosecute on your behalf.
Testimonials
“What an awesome attorney!! He called us and answered all our questions and brought quite a few things up that we would never have thought of. I can assure you we will be using FL Patel Law Firm for all of our business legal needs!” – Sheila A.
“I am so blessed that I found the best attorney for my matters I am so thankful . I would give many more stars If i could. Friendly and understanding and really informative. I will recommend this firm to anyone. Thank you for everything.” – Katrin T.
“The team at Patel Law was extremely professional, communicative and executed our business dealings in a timely manner. As a small business owner, this is greatly appreciate and would recommend them to a business of any size.” – David W.
Why Choose Us
Transparent Pricing
We are one of the few firms in Florida that offer flat-fee pricing on trademark projects. Schedule a consultation to get an estimate.
Global Service
Our flexibility allows us to serve clients who live in other states and in other countries with ease.
Legal Professional
Build a relationship for long term success of your brand. Our trademark attorney is licensed by the State of Florida and Illinois.