A trademark application looks simple online, yet most refusals trace back to choices made on day one. Transnational Matters PLLC prepares filings that survive examination, from the clearance search to the registration certificate. We file for startups, established brands, and foreign companies entering the United States market.
Clearance Searches Before You File
Before any trademark application, we search federal and state registers, common law uses, and domain names. A thorough search prevents wasted filing fees and, more importantly, a rebrand two years in. We then give you a plain answer about the risk, so you can decide with open eyes.
Filing With the USPTO
We draft the application around the goods and services you actually sell, choose between use-based and intent-to-use filings, and prepare specimens that examiners accept. Because the details drive the outcome, we handle classification, disclaimers, and priority claims from foreign filings as well.
Office Actions and Examiner Refusals
Many applications receive an office action. We respond to likelihood of confusion refusals, descriptiveness objections, and specimen rejections with argument and evidence. If the examiner will not budge, we appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
From Publication to Registration and Beyond
After publication, third parties can oppose. We monitor the window, respond when needed, and keep registrations alive with Section 8 and 15 declarations and Section 9 renewals. In addition, our international trademark team extends protection abroad through the Madrid Protocol.
Start Your Trademark Application Today
Flat fees, clear timelines, and honest advice from an experienced trademark lawyer. You can review filing basics at the USPTO, then call 305.417.9866 or use our contact page to begin.