Trademark Law
Clear, practical trademark strategy from name vetting and filing to monitoring and enforcement.
DG Legal, P.A. advises on the selection, protection, and maintenance of trademarks. The focus is on clear risk analysis, accurate filings, and steady follow through with the USPTO and marketplaces.
Scope of Work
Clearance and risk assessment
Knockout and comprehensive searches across USPTO records and common law sources. Written analysis with a candid view on registrability and practical alternatives.
Application preparation and filing
Identification of goods and services, class selection, and specimen review. Filing of word marks and design marks with attention to dates and use claims.
Office action work
Substantive responses to likelihood of confusion and descriptiveness refusals. Corrections to identifications and specimens where appropriate.
Monitoring and enforcement
Watching for similar marks, marketplace sweeps, and measured enforcement that protects goodwill and budget.
Process
Define the mark and intended use
Search and written risk memo
Application drafting and filing
Prosecution and deadlines
Registration, monitoring, and renewals
Typical timing: Many applications resolve in 8 to 14 months. Timelines vary with USPTO workload and any refusals or office actions.
Working Style
Plain English communication and realistic risk calls
Predictable scopes for search, filing, and office action work
Attention to launch dates, packaging, and domain concerns