A trademark clearance search is the correct starting point for each trademark application. The clearance search is critical because its role is to evaluate your proposed mark against the Lanham Act and other trademark law to determine the likelihood your mark would result in a registered mark.
Brian Russ Law, Inc. is a United States trademark legal firm that performs detailed clearance searches for proposed trademarks. Our firm, based in California, steadfastly advises companies to build and protect their brands.
We understand the need to differentiate your brand from your competition, but your TikTok search for a competitor won’t cut it. A small business owner and serial entrepreneur, attorney Brian appreciates the stress of small business owners and the priority of securing brand protection is critical when establishing the foundation for your initiative. Brian works with companies across the United States work through common trademarking issues like clearance searches, infringement assessment, trademark registration, USPTO office action responses, infringement litigation, use defense, and more. If you’re looking for top-notch trademark legal advice in Anoka, Minnesota, then you’ve come to the right place.
“Hold up,” you may be saying, “I heard Brian Russ Law, Inc. a California law practice? Can they help clients outside of California, like in Anoka or Minnesota?” Yes! We help customers anywhere with trademark registration support services. The USPTO allows lawyers licensed anywhere in the United States to represent clients in USPTO proceedings.

Anoka’s Trademark Attorney