What topics does a trademark consultation cover?

A consultation can cover office action response strategy, likelihood of approval before you file, TSDR status codes and upcoming deadlines, potential infringement issues, assignment and licensing basics, and international filing strategy. Describe your situation when booking and the attorney will prepare accordingly.

Do I need to already have a trademark to book a consultation?

No. Consultations are open to anyone — whether you are thinking about filing for the first time, evaluating an infringement risk, or trying to understand a notice you received from the USPTO or a third party.

Is the consultation confidential?

Yes. Communications with a licensed attorney are protected by attorney-client privilege. Nothing you share during the consultation will be disclosed.

I received an Office Action with an upcoming deadline. Can you help quickly?

Yes — contact us immediately. Office Action deadlines are hard cutoffs; missing one can abandon your application. We handle urgent matters and can typically respond to straightforward office actions within a few business days.

Can a non-attorney trademark service give me legal advice?

No. Evaluating your specific situation and recommending a course of action is the practice of law and requires a license. Non-attorney trademark advisors and document preparation services cannot lawfully do this. At MyBrandMark every consultation is with a licensed attorney.

Trademark Attorney Consultation

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What we cover in a consultation

A consultation gives you direct access to an attorney whose practice is focused on trademark law. Unlike a general-information FAQ, the advice is specific to your mark, your situation, and your deadline — and it's protected by attorney-client privilege from the moment you engage.

▶ Office Action Response Strategy

Received a refusal or requirement from the USPTO? We review the examiner's position, identify your strongest arguments, and explain your realistic options — respond, amend, or appeal.

▶ Pre-Filing Clearance

Before you pay non-refundable filing fees, find out whether your mark is likely to pass examination, which class to file in, and whether a conflicting registration could block you.

▶ TSDR Status & Deadlines

USPTO status codes and correspondence can be confusing. We translate them into plain language and flag approaching deadlines before they result in abandonment.

▶ Infringement & Cease-and-Desist

Received a cease-and-desist? Concerned a competitor is using a similar mark? We assess the real risk and explain your options before you respond to anything.

▶ Assignment & Licensing

Buying or selling a business that includes trademarks? Licensing your brand? We walk through ownership transfer, recordation at the USPTO, and what a licensing agreement needs to accomplish.

▶ International Strategy

Planning to expand outside the US? We explain the Madrid Protocol, direct national filings, and where your US registration gives you a priority advantage abroad.

Who should book a consultation

You received an Office Action and don't know whether to respond, amend, or abandon
You got a letter claiming your mark infringes someone else's rights
You want to know your realistic odds before paying USPTO filing fees
You're comparing attorneys and want a sense of how we work before retaining us
You have a multi-class or international situation that needs a strategy session
You need a second opinion on advice you received elsewhere

How a consultation works

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Enter your USPTO serial number if you have one (we pre-fill your file details automatically) or proceed without one.
Describe your situation

Share relevant documents, USPTO correspondence, or background so the attorney can prepare before your session.
Attorney session

Phone or email consultation at a scheduled time. Most sessions run 30–45 minutes.
Actionable answers

You leave knowing exactly what your options are and what the next step should be. If you retain us for a related service, the $400 fee is credited toward that engagement.

Beware: non-attorney trademark “advisors”

A large number of online services offer trademark consultation, advice, or review — without a licensed attorney on staff. They may call themselves trademark agents, brand consultants, filing services, or document preparation services. Here is what they cannot legally do:

Evaluate your specific situation — assessing your likelihood of approval is a legal opinion requiring a license.
Advise you on an Office Action — recommending a response strategy is the practice of law.
Interpret a cease-and-desist letter — that is legal advice; only a licensed attorney may give it.
Represent foreign applicants before the USPTO — only licensed US attorneys may do this.

At MyBrandMark, every consultation is conducted by Michael Pesochinsky, Esq. — a licensed attorney whose practice focuses exclusively on trademark law. Attorney-client privilege attaches from your first communication.

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Consultation FAQ

What topics does a consultation cover?

Office action strategy, likelihood of approval, TSDR status and deadlines, infringement questions, assignment, licensing, and international strategy. Describe your situation when booking and the attorney will prepare accordingly.

Can the consultation fee be applied toward other services?

Yes. If you retain us for a matter related to the consultation — an office action response, a new application — the $400 fee is credited toward that retainer.

Do I need an existing trademark to consult?

No. We consult with first-time filers, existing trademark owners, and businesses evaluating risks at any stage.

Is it confidential?

Yes. Attorney-client privilege applies from your first communication. Nothing you share is disclosed.

I have an upcoming Office Action deadline. Can you help quickly?

Yes — contact us immediately. Office Action deadlines are hard cutoffs; missing one abandons the application. We handle urgent matters and can prepare straightforward responses within a few business days.

Why not just use a non-attorney service?

Evaluating your situation and recommending a course of action is the practice of law. Non-attorney services cannot lawfully give that advice. Every MyBrandMark consultation is with a licensed attorney.

Have a trademark question? Let's answer it.

$400 flat fee — credited toward any service you retain us for afterward.

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