Rockford Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Seth Wiener
Ross Brandborg
Scott Stram
Ali Shalchi
Michael Wieser
Neil Park
Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
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Patrick Jones
Danny Minutillo
Alexis White
Rockford Trademark Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Rockford Trademark Attorneys
Our experienced Rockford trademark attorneys & lawyers represent individuals and businesses with everything they need to secure and protect their trademarks. Our attorneys can help individuals with everything from trademark clearance searches to determine whether the desired mark is available for adoption, use, and registration. By reviewing the search reports thoroughly, they can conclusively determine the extent to which a mark is already being used and the potential success of filing a trademark.
Trademark licensing can be complex, but our trademark attorneys have experience drafting agreements on behalf of both licensees and trademark owners - thus allowing you to capitalize on your valuable intellectual property. Our Rockford trademark attorneys can also draft and file your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including Intent to Use and Use in Commerce applications.
Our attorneys can also help protect your trademark around the globe by assisting clients with filing trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol, which allows trademark holders to obtain protection in multiple countries by filing a single application.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 59 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Illinois
Conduct Trademark Search
"Great knowledge and explanation"
Sall H
.
Skokie,
IL,
almost 3 years ago
Trademark Registration chirrup
"Very helpful and responsive! Will continue working with him"
Grace H
.
Glenview,
IL,
over 3 years ago
U.S. Trademark App No 90256647: JOLT YOUR CAREER - Prosecution
"Thank you for quickly getting my trademark done."
Teegan B
.
Schaumburg,
IL,
over 4 years ago
Register Trademark
"Prompt, thorough, and professional. Great with communicating the progress of work being done."
Elena P
.
Saint Charles,
IL,
over 4 years ago
Trademark Registration
"Great attorney - highly recommended!"
Minerva Valuation A
.
Chicago,
IL,
over 5 years ago
Review my response to Gowling WLG
"Once again Lauri has demonstrated her knowledge and humanity. I would highly recommend her to anyone! Absolutely amazing person!"
Giorgi G
.
Naperville,
IL,
almost 6 years ago
Assist with Copyright Infringement
"Timely advice, follow through and excellent communication. Very reliable team that helped resolve the issue I had which I knew nothing about. Their counsel was invaluable. Highly recommended."
Amar R
.
Chicago,
IL,
about 6 years ago
Register Trademark
"EXCELLENT ATTORNEY"
Chatto W
.
Chicago,
IL,
about 7 years ago
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
"Randy was very clear and upfront about the process of responding to a trademark action and made it easy for us."
Tyson M
.
Peoria,
IL,
over 7 years ago
Assist with Copyright Infringement
"Honest, prompt and quality work. Overall great experience!"
Greg B
.
Chicago,
IL,
over 7 years ago
Register Trademark
"Very professional, polite and knows how the trademark application works."
Al M
.
Schaumburg,
IL,
over 7 years ago
Trademark Registration
"He's good. Communicative, effective."
Lou Y
.
La Grange Park,
IL,
over 7 years ago
Register Trademark
"Carolina was great to work with! She was very clear on our intro call, and very prompt and responsive via messages as well throughout the process. Thank you!"
Zach R
.
Chicago,
IL,
over 7 years ago
Consult on Trademark Infringement
"Fast response. Very clear and patient."
Chris H
.
Galena,
IL,
almost 9 years ago
Assist with Copyright Infringement
"Good experience. Very clear expectations and knowledgeable"
Juan R
.
Barrington,
IL,
almost 9 years ago
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Trademark Registration Services
"Jackson was professional and very knowledgeable. He also communicates very well and follows up in a timely manner. I will definitely be using his services for future projects."
Athalia S
.
Bloomington,
IL,
almost 9 years ago
Trademark Registration Services
"Great working with him. Highly recommended"
Isaac C
.
Des Plaines,
IL,
over 9 years ago
Standard US Trademark Package
"Very easy to work with on the trademark application. Clear, concise answers to questions as well. Recommended."
Avi S
.
Chicago,
IL,
over 9 years ago
Trademark Registration Services
"Very consistent, knowledgeable and helpful."
Tommie H
.
Northbrook,
IL,
over 9 years ago
Statement of Use
"We have used Alejandro a few times now and he has always been excellent. I would highly recommend him!"
Jason B
.
Chicago,
IL,
over 9 years ago
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