We serve 6–9 figure brands across industries including fashion, tech, coaching, CPG, and more. Our services are tailored to protect the rights and assets of established businesses ready to scale even further.
If your business operates across borders or you plan to expand internationally, protecting your trademark in other countries is essential. Through the Madrid Protocol administered by WIPO (the World Intellectual Property Organization), we file a single international application that can seek trademark protection in over 130 countries simultaneously. We manage the filing, coordinate with foreign counsel where needed, and handle any international Office Actions that arise.
Ideally, yes. Filing a trademark application before you launch, or as early as possible after launch, establishes your priority date and protects you from discovering a conflict after you have already invested in branding, marketing, and building a customer base. A comprehensive trademark search before filing confirms your name is available and significantly reduces the risk of rejection or legal challenges down the line.
The USPTO trademark registration process typically takes 12 to 18 months from filing to registration, assuming no significant issues arise. If the USPTO issues an Office Action or a third party files an opposition, the process can take longer. Filing early and filing correctly from the start are the best ways to keep your timeline on track.
Common law trademark rights arise automatically from using a mark in commerce, no registration required. However, common law rights are limited to the geographic area where you actually use the mark and are much harder to enforce. Federal registration with the USPTO gives you nationwide rights, a public record of ownership, the ability to use the ® symbol, and significantly stronger legal standing if you ever need to enforce or defend your mark.
NH Legal PC's trademark application filing fee starts at $1,600, plus USPTO government filing fees. For founders who want a complete end-to-end solution, the StartUp TM Package starts at $3,800 and covers the search, application, full representation, and response to minor Office Actions. Government filing fees are not included in any package price.
Yes, and in many cases it is advisable to do so. A word mark protects the name itself, regardless of how it is styled or displayed. A design mark protects the specific logo as it appears. Registering both gives you broader protection across different uses of your brand. We can advise on the right strategy for your specific situation.
A TTAB opposition is a formal legal challenge filed against a pending trademark application before it registers. If a trademark published in the USPTO's Official Gazette conflicts with your existing mark, you have 30 days to file an opposition and prevent it from becoming enforceable. Opposition proceedings follow formal trial rules, including discovery and legal briefing, and are decided by a panel of administrative judges at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Once a mark registers, stopping it requires a cancellation proceeding, which is more complex and costly. If you have identified a conflicting application, acting within the 30-day window is critical.
The most common grounds include likelihood of confusion with an existing mark, descriptiveness, fraud in the application, and prior use. Likelihood of confusion is the most frequently argued basis. If a pending mark is similar to yours in appearance, sound, or meaning and covers related goods or services, you may have strong grounds to oppose. An experienced trademark attorney can assess whether your situation meets the legal threshold before you invest in a proceeding.
Most TTAB opposition proceedings take between 12 and 24 months from filing to a final decision, depending on complexity, whether the parties settle, and the TTAB's current docket. Many cases settle before a decision is issued. Cancellation proceedings follow a similar timeline.
Once the window closes and the mark registers, your only option is a cancellation proceeding, which requires different legal grounds and is generally more involved. If you have identified a conflicting application, do not wait to get legal advice. The 30-day window moves quickly.
Technically, no, but TTAB proceedings follow formal trial rules similar to federal court litigation, including discovery, evidence submission, and legal briefing. Procedural missteps can be fatal to your case. Experienced representation significantly improves your outcome.
NH Legal PC has achieved favorable outcomes in every completed TTAB matter we have handled, representing brands in CPG, e-commerce, and tech in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the USPTO. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter depends on its own facts and legal arguments.
Copyright protection begins automatically the moment an original work is created and fixed in a tangible form — you do not need to register to have copyright. However, federal registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is required to file an infringement lawsuit and to claim statutory damages and attorneys' fees. Registration is strongly recommended for any work you may need to enforce.
Before investing in a patent application, a prior art search is the most important step you can take. We search USPTO databases, international patent filings, and published technical literature to determine whether your invention, or something substantially similar, already exists. You receive a written report with our findings, a clear assessment of your invention’s patentability outlook, and a strategy consultation on recommended next steps. A prior art search does not guarantee patent approval, but it significantly improves your filing strategy and prevents wasted investment.
Starting your business on the right legal foundation matters more than most founders realize. We handle every step of your business formation: confirming your business name is available, filing your Articles of Organization with the state, drafting a simple operating agreement, and submitting your Statement of Information. You get a properly formed business entity without the confusion of navigating state filings on your own.
Includes: name availability search, Articles of Organization, simple operating agreement, and Statement of Information. Government filing fees not included.
Every successful business transaction needs a solid contract–it sets the foundation of that transaction. So if you’re hiring a virtual assistant to help with social media posts or you’re entering into multi-million dollar merger deal–a strong contract is the base of that relationship. When you have weak and vague contracts where the rights and duties of each party to the contract are not defined properly, it creates room for uncertainty which leads to confusion which leads to unhappy clients.
Customized contracts start from $300 only! So invest in your business by having strong customized contracts that protects your rights and helps your business grow.
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Also, beginning January 1, 2020 California’s own California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect that will require businesses interacting with California consumers to be compliant with CCPA privacy provisions.
Having a clear privacy policy on your website that accurately reflects your particular compliance methods is the first step towards being compliant. A privacy policy is not a one-size-fits-all as each company has their own systems to process data and misrepresenting or inaccurately stating how and what data you collect and use are in violation of the privacy laws. This also includes having a transparent cookie policy on your website that informs visitors how you track their information and easy-to-use cookie banner.
If you are unsure whether your privacy policy is compliant with GDPR and other applicable U.S privacy laws, or need help getting started on having a complaint privacy policy send us an email at support@nhlegal.net and we’ll get the ball rolling!