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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

637 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

184 reviews
Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina I... read more
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

167 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Katie C.

Katie Centolella

95 reviews
Our firm, Pact Legal, consists of Managing Attorney Katie Centolella and a team of associates and support staff. We serve as general counsel to entrepreneurs and businesses... read more
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Danny M.

Danny Minutillo

53 reviews
Danny is a tenacious business attorney focused on helping startups, founders, and growing companies navigate the legal side of building and scaling. His work centers on com... read more
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Carmelo C.

Carmelo Chimera

40 reviews
10 years ago, I graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, and since then I've practiced at some of the world's largest law firms. I've also been a business owner... read more
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Michael B.

Michael Bartholomew

29 reviews
Michael Bartholomew is the founder of Bartholomew Law, PC, where he focuses on patent and trademark law, helping inventors, entrepreneurs, startups, and established compani... read more
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Dane D.

Dane Dixon

22 reviews
Business minded corporate and commercial attorney with experience at Debevoise & Plimpton, Nasdaq, and as outside and fractional general counsel to startups, growth com... read more
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Nathan W.

Nathan Wenk

14 reviews
Nathan Wenk concentrates his practice on helping startups and small businesses realize their goals by providing targeted and efficient legal advice and agreements. No proje... read more
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Rosario S.

Rosario Sorrentino

6 reviews
Florida attorney experienced in commercial transactions, intellectual property, and litigation in state and federal courts. Providing legal counsel to small businesses, ent... read more
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 38 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Delaware

Ross Mash
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Delaware IP Attorney Needed

Ross Mash

"My experience working with Ross has been fantastic! I’m already planning to work with Ross on future assignments. I was searching for help with IP and licensing, while also getting help with official documents. His guidance, response time, and feedback have been 10/10. I can’t recommend Ross enough! I’ll be working with him long-term, and he will be my go-to person for a range of legal matters."

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Bear, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Office Action Response

Ross Brandborg

"He did his job great for us!"

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Lewes, DE,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"I had a great experience working with Jake Siciliano. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and always responsive. Communication was clear and efficient throughout the entire process, and all deadlines were met without any issues. Jake provided practical, well-structured legal guidance and made complex matters easy to understand. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and competent attorney."

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Wilmington, DE,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

US Trademark Filing

Jake Siciliano

"Thank you for helping me filling the TM. It all went smoothly."

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Wilmington, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Search ManaWater

Ross Brandborg

"Great job is always!"

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Dover, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Ross Brandborg

"Very straight forward and responsive."

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Wilmington, DE,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"Very fast but thorough. Takes time to explain things, but doesn’t waste time."

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Dover, DE,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consultation with Intellectual Property/Copyright Lawyer Needed

Ali Shalchi

"Ali gave us valuable advice tailored to our case. Communication was clear and professional. We recommend him to others for intellectual property matters."

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Bear, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Other Trademark & Copyright Matter sou

Ross Brandborg

"Ross is very responsive and has effectively navigated our trademark application submissions"

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Wilmington, DE,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"It was a pleasure to work with Jake, and we would be happy to work with him again for future trademark proceedings."

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Newark, DE,

Niq Howard
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Niq Howard

"This is my second time working with Mr. Niq Howard. He is very professional and gets the job done."

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Dover, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Services

Ross Brandborg

"I'm once again very happy with Ross' job and patience, and would definitely love to continue working with him."

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Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"Excellent experience!"

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New Castle, DE,

Matthew Goings, Esq.
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Matthew Goings, Esq.

"Matthew was very easy to talk to and explained everything clearly and concisely."

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Bear, DE,

Alexis Saenz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Alexis Saenz

"We have completed a second project with Alexis. Everything was great. We'll be happy to continue our cooperation in the future."

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Lewes, DE,

Liz Oliner
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Standard US Trademark Package

Liz Oliner

"It was a really great experience with the registration process, She explained everything and cleared all doubts related to trademark registration."

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Newark, DE,

Ross Brandborg
4.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Zya & Ameko

Ross Brandborg

"I give him 5 stars, but it would not let me press the 5th one. He's very quick to respond and has a cool vibe. Gives the exact answer to your question without being drawn out. Straight to the point."

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Dover, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Ross Brandborg

"Very punctual. Gives his honest Opinion. Makes himself available when you need to talk."

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Dover, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Ross Brandborg

"Very through and honest trademark search report. Would definitely use Ross' services in the future."

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Liz Oliner
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Liz Oliner

"Great Service!"

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