A trademark clearance search is the proper starting point for every trademark application. The clearance search is critical because its role is to assess your proposed trademark against the Lanham Act and other registered marks to determine the likelihood your mark would result in a registered mark.

Brian Russ Law, Inc. is a United States trademark law office that provides detailed clearance searches for proposed trademarks. Our firm, based in California, steadfastly supports companies to build and protect their brands.

We understand the need to differentiate your brand from your competition, but your Facebook 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 vital when formalizing the foundation for your initiative. Brian works with businesses 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 guidance in Troy, Ohio, then you’ve come to the right place.

“Hold up,” you may be wondering, “I thought Brian Russ Law, Inc. a California law practice? Can they help clients outside of California, like in Troy or Ohio?” Yes! We help customers anywhere with trademark registration support services. The USPTO allows attorneys licensed anywhere in the US to represent clients in USPTO proceedings.