Wes and the Gallium Law team have been a pleasure to work with. They guided us seamlessly through the provisional patent process for our product, providing expert advice and prompt communication at every step. I highly recommend them to any startup or business looking for strategic, dependable IP counsel. Looking forward to continuing our partnership!
Trademark Lawyers: Protecting the Identity of Your Brand
At Gallium Law, our trademark lawyers help businesses protect the core of their identity—their brand. Trademarks are among the most valuable intellectual property assets a company can own. They distinguish your products and services in the marketplace and signal your reputation to the world. Whether you’re a startup filing your first trademark or a global company managing an international portfolio, our trademark attorneys provide strategic legal guidance that ensures your brand remains strong, unique, and legally protected.
We represent clients across the full lifecycle of trademark protection, including clearance, registration, enforcement, licensing, monitoring, and litigation. Our team works with brands in all industries, including technology, consumer goods, healthcare, entertainment, and e-commerce. We focus on delivering long-term trademark value while helping clients navigate the legal and business challenges that come with brand growth.
Gallium Law provides full-service trademark counsel for businesses of all sizes. Our services are designed to safeguard your brand assets while minimizing the risk of disputes and future rebranding. Our trademark lawyers begin every engagement with a strategy tailored to your goals, your audience, and your business model. Gallium Law’s experienced trademark lawyers assist with:
- Trademark clearance and availability searches
- USPTO trademark application preparation and filing
- Office Action responses and examiner negotiations
- Statement of Use
- Oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- Trademark monitoring and enforcement
- Sections 8 & 15 Declaration of Use and Incontestability
- Sections 8 & 9 Declaration of Use and Application for Renewal
- U.S. and international trademark portfolio management
Our team has helped hundreds of companies successfully register and protect trademarks that hold significant commercial value. We guide you through every stage of the process with legal clarity and business insight.
Think your brand is safe?
Make sure it is with Gallium Law.
Think Your Brand is Safe? Make Sure it is With Gallium Law.
IP is vital to any business. Whether you’re applying for your first trademark or expanding your IP portfolio, Gallium Law is here to help you build a strong IP foundation that matches your vision.
Strategic Trademark Services Built Around Your Brand
Every brand has unique legal needs, and at Gallium Law, we deliver trademark services that align with your business goals, market position, and growth strategy. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, our trademark attorneys tailor legal solutions that protect your brand today and strengthen it for the future. Our trademark services include:
- Evaluating mark availability and conducting comprehensive clearance searches
- Preparing and filing trademark applications with the USPTO
- Responding to Office Actions and communicating with USPTO examiners
- Handling disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, including oppositions and cancellations
- Providing long-term portfolio management in both U.S. and international markets
- Monitoring unauthorized use and taking action against infringement
From initial concept through enforcement and renewal, we help companies build strong, defensible trademark portfolios that support brand equity and commercial success.
Trademark Application Filing and Prosecution
Filing a trademark application involves more than just submitting a form. The language, classification, and structure of your application can affect whether it gets approved and how well it protects your brand. Our trademark lawyers draft applications that meet USPTO standards and provide broad, enforceable protection. We assist with selecting the correct classes of goods or services, drafting accurate and flexible identifications and descriptions, submitting specimens showing use in commerce, advising on use-in-commerce vs. intent-to-use filings, managing filing timelines and meeting deadlines, filing extension requests and petitions to revive, and state trademarks.
- Selecting the correct classes of goods or services
- Drafting accurate and flexible identifications and descriptions
- Submitting specimens showing use in commerce
- Advising on use-in-commerce vs. intent-to-use filings
- Managing filing timelines and meeting deadlines
- Filing extension requests and petitions to revive
- State trademarks
Once your application is filed, we monitor its progress and respond to any Office Actions or objections from the examiner. If necessary, we engage in interviews or submit legal arguments to secure approval.
Trademark Portfolio Management
For businesses with multiple products, services, or brand names, portfolio management is key in maintaining consistent and effective brand protection. Gallium Law offers ongoing trademark portfolio management services designed to track, maintain, and expand your coverage as your business evolves. We provide portfolio audits and gap assessments, renewal and maintenance tracking, filing strategies for sub-brands or product line extensions, coordination of domestic and foreign filings, and consolidated portfolio reporting and strategy updates.
- Portfolio audits and gap assessments
- Renewal and maintenance tracking
- Filing strategies for sub-brands or product line extensions
- Coordination of domestic and foreign filings
- Consolidated portfolio reporting and strategy updates
Our goal is to make sure your trademarks stay active, enforceable, and aligned with your business direction. We manage the legal details so you can focus on growing your brand.
Trademark Enforcement and Monitoring
Once your mark is registered, it’s up to you to enforce your rights. Failure to act against infringers can weaken your brand and reduce the value of your trademark. Our trademark attorneys help clients monitor the marketplace and take appropriate action when infringement occurs. We provide support by monitoring USPTO filings and third-party uses, sending cease-and-desist letters, opposing conflicting applications at the USPTO, filing cancellation proceedings against problematic registrations, coordinating takedown requests with online platforms, and advising on common law trademark rights.
- Monitoring USPTO filings and third-party uses
- Sending cease-and-desist letters
- Opposing conflicting applications at the USPTO
- Filing cancellation proceedings against problematic registrations
- Coordinating takedown requests with online platforms
- Advising on common law trademark rights
We also represent clients in federal court when trademark disputes escalate into litigation. Our enforcement approach is practical, strategic, and tailored to the level of risk involved.
Trademark Litigation and TTAB Proceedings
If your trademark rights are challenged, or if someone else attempts to register a confusingly similar mark, you need experienced counsel to protect your interests. Our attorneys represent clients before the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) as well as in federal court litigation involving trademark infringement and unfair competition. Our trademark attorneys handle oppositions and cancellations before the TTAB, expungement and reexamination petitions, federal trademark infringement lawsuits, claims involving false designation of origin and dilution, domain name disputes and cybersquatting claims, temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
- Oppositions and cancellations before the TTAB
- Expungement and reexamination petitions
- Federal trademark infringement lawsuits
- Claims involving false designation of origin and dilution
- Domain name disputes and cybersquatting claims
- Temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions
Our litigation strategy always begins with a clear understanding of your business goals. We pursue cost-effective resolutions when possible and are fully prepared to go to court when needed to defend your rights.
International Trademark Protection
Trademark rights are jurisdictional. A U.S. registration does not protect your brand in other countries. If your business operates globally or sells products online, international trademark protection may be essential. Gallium Law works with a trusted network of foreign associates to secure protection around the world. We assist with Madrid Protocol filings, responding to provisional refusals, renewing international trademark registrations, direct national applications in foreign jurisdictions, international classification and translation guidance, coordination with international counsel for enforcement and renewals, and global portfolio strategy.
- Madrid Protocol filings
- Responding to provisional refusals
- Renewing international trademark registrations
- Direct national applications in foreign jurisdictions
- International classification and translation guidance
- Coordination with international counsel for enforcement and renewals
- Global portfolio strategy
Whether you’re expanding into Canada, the EU, China, Japan, India, Liechtenstein, or other regions, our trademark attorneys can help you build and maintain a consistent international presence.
State Trademark Filings
While federal trademark registration offers broad protection, some businesses benefit from state-level trademark filings, especially when operating within a limited geographic region. Gallium Law assists clients in registering trademarks with individual state trademark offices to ensure additional layers of legal protection where needed.
- Madrid Protocol filings
- Responding to provisional refusals
- Renewing international trademark registrations
- Direct national applications in foreign jurisdictions
- International classification and translation guidance
- Coordination with international counsel for enforcement and renewals
- Global portfolio strategy
We help determine whether a state filing is appropriate based on your brand’s market scope, business model, and future growth plans. Our attorneys handle the filing process, monitor deadlines, and assist with enforcement within that state’s jurisdiction.
Trademark Licensing and Brand Agreements
Trademarks are not only legal tools; they are valuable commercial assets. We help clients maximize the value of their trademarks through licensing, co-branding, and other brand-related agreements. Our trademark attorneys draft and negotiate clear, enforceable agreements that protect your brand while allowing others to use it under controlled conditions. We handle trademark license agreements, co-branding and collaboration contracts, franchise trademark usage terms, quality control and enforcement provisions, and IP-related contract disputes.
- Trademark license agreements
- Co-branding and collaboration contracts
- Franchise trademark usage terms
- Quality control and enforcement provisions
- IP-related contract disputes
A strong licensing framework can open new revenue streams and extend your brand reach while preserving the integrity of your trademarks.
Support for Startups and Growing Brands
Startups and early-stage companies often need guidance in selecting, protecting, and scaling their brand assets. Gallium Law helps entrepreneurs build strong trademark foundations that support growth, investor confidence, and future valuation. We understand the unique budget and timing considerations that come with new ventures. We provide brand name vetting and risk assessment, filing strategies aligned with funding milestones, streamlined registration processes, coaching on trademark use and maintenance, and preparation for investor or acquirer due diligence.
- Brand name vetting and risk assessment
- Filing strategies aligned with funding milestones
- Streamlined registration processes
- Coaching on trademark use and maintenance
- Preparation for investor or acquirer due diligence
By working with experienced trademark lawyers from the beginning, startups avoid mistakes that could impact their brand long-term.
Why Choose Gallium Law for Trademark Representation?
Clients choose Gallium Law because we provide strategic, results-driven trademark counsel backed by deep experience in intellectual property law. We don’t just file trademarks, we help clients build strong, defensible brands that are legally sound and commercially powerful. Our trademark attorneys are known for:
- Clear, responsive communication
- Industry-specific insight
- Creative legal strategies
- Consistent protection across platforms and borders
- Long-term partnership with growing brands
From your first trademark filing to complex litigation, Gallium Law is the partner you need to navigate every step of your trademark journey with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
While individuals can file on their own, working with a trademark attorney greatly improves the chances of approval and long-term protection. A skilled trademark attorney understands how to properly classify goods, draft strong identifications, and respond to USPTO Office Actions. Gallium Law’s trademark lawyers handle every detail to streamline the process and maximize your brand protection.
Trademark protection involves not only registering your mark but also monitoring the market for potential infringement. If someone uses a confusingly similar mark, a trademark attorney can send cease-and-desist letters or initiate legal action. Gallium Law helps clients enforce their rights proactively and defend their brand across online platforms and jurisdictions.
The trademark registration process with the USPTO typically takes 8 to 12 months from the filing date, assuming there are no significant objections or delays. If an Office Action or opposition arises, the timeline can be extended. Our trademark attorneys track every step and respond promptly to keep your application moving forward.
An Office Action is a formal response from the USPTO outlining issues with your application, such as likelihood of confusion or improper classifications. A trademark attorney can help analyze the objections, draft a persuasive response, and communicate directly with the examiner if needed. At Gallium Law, we handle Office Actions strategically to keep your application on track and improve your chances of approval. If you do not respond to an Office Action, your trademark application will go abandoned.
Schedule a Consultation with a Trademark Attorney at Gallium Law
If you’re ready to protect your brand or expand your trademark strategy, Gallium Law is here to help. Our experienced trademark lawyers will guide you through the process and help you secure the protection your business needs. Call Gallium Law today at 651-256-9480 to schedule a free and confidential consultation with one of our skilled trademark attorneys.
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