Written by Tomas Orsula
Senior Trademark Attorney
It is always a good idea to have a lawyer prepare your trademark application. Depending on the jurisdiction, you might also need their help with filing.
For example, in the EU, a legal representative is necessary for applicants outside of the EU/EEA. Otherwise, you may file your application on your own. The same applies to the US; only foreign-domiciled applicants are required to have an appointed US attorney. For the UK, there is no requirement for the application to be filed by a licensed attorney.
We recommend hiring an experienced lawyer or law firm to cover the whole trademark registration for you in case some issues arise during the process (such as Office actions issued by the IP office or oppositions raised by competition).
What if the USPTO suspends my pending trademark application?
Will I receive an application number as soon as the application is submitted?
A US trademark is valid for 10 years; are there any other costs or annual fees during that period?
What sales do I need to make to satisfy the in-commerce requirement?
Shall I still register my trademark despite the high risk of refusal?
What spectrum does the USPTO use to evaluate distinctiveness?
Our team of experienced trademark attorneys is here to help you! Simply send us an email outlining your request and we'll be happy to assist you.
