Proven results in cross-border disputes. First-chair ICC arbitration win of more than US$614,000 under Hong Kong law. Contributing author, ICLG Investor-State Arbitration 2027. Counsel in ICC, ICSID, LCIA and CAA matters worldwide.
Davy A. Karkason, Founding Attorney
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Your brand is often your most valuable asset, and a trademark lawyer protects it at every stage. Transnational Matters PLLC registers, enforces, and defends trademarks for businesses in Florida, across the United States, and around the world. Because we practice international law daily, we protect marks where our clients actually sell, ship, and expand.
Trademark Applications and Registration
Strong protection starts with a clean filing. We run clearance searches, prepare USPTO applications, respond to office actions, and manage renewals. Learn more on our trademark application page, where we walk through the process from search to registration certificate.
Trademark Infringement and Enforcement
When a competitor trades on your name, speed matters. We send cease and desist letters, file oppositions and cancellations at the TTAB, and litigate under the Lanham Act in federal court. Our trademark infringement team pursues injunctions, damages, and the recovery of infringing profits.
Trademark Defense
Accusations are not verdicts. If you received a demand letter or were sued, our trademark defense practice answers cease and desist claims, asserts fair use and priority defenses, and negotiates coexistence agreements that let your business keep operating.
International Trademark Protection
Brands cross borders, and so do infringers. Through the Madrid Protocol and our foreign counsel network, we file and manage international trademark applications and resolve cross-border trademark disputes, including gray market goods and customs seizures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does trademark registration take?
Roughly eight to fourteen months from filing when examination goes smoothly. Office actions or oppositions extend the timeline, which is why a strong clearance search up front saves months later.
How much does it cost to register a trademark?
USPTO fees run a few hundred dollars per class of goods or services. We add flat attorney fees for the search, filing, and standard prosecution, so you know the full cost before we begin.
Do I need a lawyer to respond to a cease and desist letter?
You are not required to hire one, yet early counsel usually lowers the total cost of the dispute. The first response shapes settlement leverage, and a misstep can invite litigation in an unfavorable court.
Speak With a Trademark Lawyer Today
A trademark lawyer should think like a business partner, not a form filler. We combine flat-fee filings with battle-tested dispute counsel, so you know the cost before we start. You can verify filings anytime at the USPTO. Call 305.417.9866 or use our contact page to schedule a confidential consultation.
