The trademark application process involves a lot more than filling out a form and waiting for your registration to arrive.

So what actually happens between deciding to protect your brand and getting your trademark registered?

In this episode, I walk you through the trademark application process from beginning to end. I cover each stage, from searching your name and preparing your application to the USPTO’s review, publication, registration, and the maintenance filings you need to keep your trademark alive.

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Getting ready to talk to a trademark attorney can feel like you need to have everything figured out first. You don't.

In this episode, I walk through what a free trademark consultation with me actually looks like, what we can talk about, and (just as importantly) what isn't appropriate for a free call. I'll also share a few simple things you can have ready so you can make the most of our 30 minutes together.

A consultation with a trademark lawyer isn't a legal analysis of your specific situation, and it isn't a high-pressure sales call. It's a chance to figure out whether trademark protection makes sense for your business, whether the timing is right, and whether we're a good fit to work together.

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You’ve picked the name. You’re excited about the launch. Maybe you’ve already invested in the branding, website, packaging, or inventory.

But what happens if you discover that someone else is already using a confusingly similar name?

In this episode, I’m talking about when to think about trademark protection when you’re launching something new — whether that’s a business, podcast, product line, new location, or rebrand.

I’ll walk through when it makes sense to do a knockout search or full clearance search, when you might consider filing a US trademark application before launch, and how your investment in a new name can affect that decision.

I’ll also talk about how the USPTO timeline can fit into your launch plans and why some businesses may want more certainty before investing heavily in a name, while others may choose to launch first and pursue trademark protection once they know they’re committed.

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