Washington DC Trademark Lawyer

A trademark is registered by submitting an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) which might appear as a no-brainer. Practically though, the process is significantly complex and nuanced. A smooth and efficient registration journey requires in-depth knowledge of trademark law and registration procedures.

Drishti Law is an experienced and renowned intellectual property law firm committed to providing trademark services in Washington DC. Our clients range from small start-ups to large-scale corporations. The firm is run by our principal trademark attorney having considerable experience in trademark registrations and filings, infringement issues, and IP litigation. We assist our clients in choosing their logo/trademark, registering their IP, providing counseling, and enforcing the trademark after registration.

Services of our Trademark Attorney in Washington DC

Choosing a trademark attorney for brand registration requires careful consideration. It is important to opt for a lawyer who is well-versed in trademark law and has considerable experience handling straightforward and complicated cases. 

Our principal trademark lawyer in Washington DC takes pride in fulfilling this criteria, as he has represented his clients before the relevant forums such as the USPTO or the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).  

If you wish to avail the services of our trademark lawyer, you can start by availing of the initial free consultation where all your queries and concerns regarding the procedure will be resolved. 

Washington DC Trademark Registration

Our Washington DC trademark lawyer handles every aspect of the registration procedure. At Drishti Law, we start by conducting a comprehensive trademark search to confirm the availability of the client’s intended logo. We also handle other matters, from applying with the USPTO to responding to the office’s actions.  

Our trademark services are all-rounder so that everything in the registration procedure is covered. Our services are catered to brands of all sizes and they include:

• Comprehensive Trademark Search:

The prerequisite to a trademark application is conducting a comprehensive trademark search. A competent trademark attorney will search the USPTO database to uncover identical or similar marks. The purpose of conducting this search is to determine if there are any marks for which the examining attorney at the USPTO might raise a likelihood of confusion refusal. The quality of the searches depends on the attorney’s search skills and at Drishti Law, we are confident in providing a worthwhile result for your IP.

• Trademark Application:

The next step is preparing and filing the application. This is the main stage of this process and, therefore, has to be handled diligently. Failing to do so would mean a delay in the approval of the application, or worst, a refusal. Our trademark lawyer ensures that the application has met all the legal requirements before sending it for submission.

• Office Actions:

There are instances when the examining authority issues an office action on the client’s application which leads to a pause in the registration process. Our trademark lawyer can assist with the office actions, including making a response for them and also filing the appeals.

• Trademark Monitoring:

This is included in our post-registration services where we monitor your mark to prevent it from infringement.

Washington DC Trademark Counseling

In addition to the application services, we also provide counseling to formulate a comprehensive strategy for managing your trademark. Our services include assisting with trademark clearance, licensing, assignment, and renewal matters. We are also well-experienced in the issues of trademark enforcement and litigation. The following are the main aspects of our counseling services:

• Comprehensive Guidance:

At Drishti Law, we provide full services for trademark enforcement and litigation.

• Tailored Plan:

We fully understand that every client has a unique problem, it is practical to provide them with a tailored strategy instead of having a standard plan for all. Our service includes individual attention to the client’s problem and resolving it as suited to that situation.

• Experienced Attorney:

It’s not enough to know the IP law, rather an attorney should also have practical exposure to it. Our principal attorney has handled numerous IP law cases and can provide you with sound legal advice suitable for your brand’s needs.

Washington DC Trademark Enforcement

Registration is not the end of the story when it comes to trademark protection as you also have to enforce those rights to curb infringement. Our principal trademark lawyer at Drishti Law in Washington DC can help you with enforcing your trademark through cease-and-desist notices, negotiations, and if needed, litigating the issue in the competent courts to acquire permanent and effective resolution to the infringement issue. We enforce the trademark rights through the following methods:

• Cease-and-Desist notices:

Our first response to trademark infringement is sending a cease-and-desist notice to the infringer. This is a cost-effective method and often, resolves the infringement without resorting to the prolonged hassle of litigation.

• Settlement:

If the previous step doesn’t work, we opt for the negotiation route which involves holding a settlement meeting with the infringing party. Usually, the negotiations bear fruitful results and the issue is resolved at this stage.

• Dispute Resolution through Litigation:

If neither of the aforementioned methods works, we proceed to the litigation route by taking the case to competent courts in Washington DC.

• Domain name disputes:

We also handle cases which involve using and registering a domain name infringing your trademark rights.