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Protect EL TETEO AT ALL COSTS!
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Trademark Services Include
(Free) Initial Consultation: Discuss the client's needs, assess the trademark's viability, and advise on the strategy.
Trademark Search Report: Conduct a comprehensive search for similar trademarks to assess the likelihood of registration success and provide a search report.
Application Preparation: Prepare and file the trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or relevant authority.
Application Monitoring: Monitor the status of the application and respond to any non-substantive USPTO communications.
Office Action Responses: Address any substantive refusals or issues raised by the USPTO examiner in an Office Action.
Registration: Upon approval, ensure the trademark is properly registered and provide the client with the registration certificate.
Post-Registration Advice: Offer advice on maintaining and enforcing the trademark, including filing declarations of use and renewals.