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U.S. Trademark
Practical trademark filing and prosecution support for startups, consumer brands, software companies, and cross-border businesses entering or growing in the United States.
Typical matters
New U.S. filing
For businesses launching a new brand, product line, app, or consumer offering in the United States.
Intent-to-use strategy
For founders who need to reserve trademark rights before launch and plan timing carefully.
Office action support
For applicants who received an examiner refusal and need practical options for response.
Typical process
- 1. Initial reviewWe review the mark, the business context, and your timeline.
- 2. Filing strategyWe evaluate classes, filing basis, and potential risk areas.
- 3. Application and follow-upWe prepare and file the application and monitor examination.
- 4. Post-filing planningWe help plan next steps including use, specimen, and maintenance deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I file now or wait until launch?That depends on your business timeline, filing basis, and whether acceptable use materials already exist.
- What counts as a good specimen?A specimen must show real trademark use in commerce, not just advertising.
- Can I file in the U.S. based on a foreign registration?Often yes, but strategy still depends on ownership, translation issues, and long-term use considerations.
- What if I already received an office action?We can review the refusal and help determine the most efficient response path.
Need help with a U.S. trademark filing?
Tell us whether this is a new filing, an office action, a foreign-registration strategy, or a specimen issue. We can help map the next step.