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Brands have become some of the most valuable assets for companies and individuals.

With a bit of creativity and vision, brands can go from bland tasteless ideas to famous memorable icons that last a lifetime in the minds of fans and customers. But what is a brand?

A brand is a trademark. It can be a word, design, slogan, color and even a sound that is used to distinguish goods (e.g. Apple for computers or Harley Davidson for motorcycles) or services (e.g. Google for search engine services or Beatles for a musical group). Trademarks can be registered in a variety of classes. For example, "Starbucks" is federally registered for restaurant services, clothing, mugs, newsletters and, of course, coffee.

To serve the brand needs of our clients we have cooked up our own special recipe of services called Trademark Soup®. We offer a full range of trademark services and help clients register (state and federal), protect and build their valuable brand identities, such as business names, domain names, films, bands, songs and other products and services. Beyond registration, we can assist in trademark renewals, licensing and even the purchase and sale of marks.

Recipe For Registration

Looking to file a federal trademark in the United States? We have have a full service flexible fee option just for you. With over 20 years of experience we are here to walk with you through the trademark registration process.

Begin with a FREE consultation and then hire us to assist you with the research, review and filing of your valuable brand with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Consultation

We provide a FREE initial consultation to discuss your trademark budget, goals and needs. (30 min)
Moving forward you then sign an engagement letter and pay the related fee to get started.
We will review potential classes and strategies for searching and filing your trademark(s).

Research

We provide 2 search options. The first is our "in-house search" of the USPTO database (U.S. Federal Trademarks Only) to determine availability of proposed trademark(s).
It is also recommend that you order a "full search" to confirm nationwide availability. (Includes U.S. Federal, all 50 states trademark registries, business names, domain names, etc.).

Review

We review search results with you for potential conflicts to registration.
If the search is clear, we move to then next step.
If there are conflicts, we consult with you about the options.

Filing

Prepare trademark application for review and, following client’s approval, file with the USPTO.
Once the application is submitted it is then reviewed by a USPTO Trademark Examiner. This process can take up to 9 months.
Filing a trademark application with the USPTO does not guarantee that the trademark will be approved and registered, but our goal is to help identify and navigate potential barriers prior to filing.

We provide flexible pricing options for your trademark needs.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

TRADEMARKS PLUS

Here to help with your previously filed trademark applications,

Office Actions,

Declarations of Use (Section 8 & 15)

and other trademark maintenance.

LICENSE & SALE

As more opportunities arise with your brand we can prepare and negotiate License Agreements and even the Purchase or Sale of trademark rights and royalties.

BUSINESS

Assist with certain Business Formation needs, Contract Preparation and Negotiation.

COPYRIGHT

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LET'S CHAT.

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(615) 330-7673

hello@copyrightcafe.com

mailing address

P.O. Box 40871

Nashville, TN 37204