A trademark clearance search is the correct starting point for every trademark application. The clearance search is critical because its role is to evaluate the proposed mark against the Lanham Act and other registered marks to determine the likelihood your trademark 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 businesses to build and protect their brands.

We understand the need to differentiate your brand from your competitors, but your Google search for a competitor won’t cut it. A small business owner and serial entrepreneur, lawyer Brian feels the stress of small business owners and the importance of securing brand protection is critical when formalizing the foundation for your company. Brian works with companies throughout 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 Van Wert, Ohio, then you’ve come to the right place.

“Hold up,” you may be wondering, “I saw Brian Russ Law, Inc. a California law practice? Can they help clients outside of California, like in Van Wert or Ohio?” Yes! We help businesses worldwide with trademark registration support services. The United States Patent Trademark Office allows attorneys licensed anywhere in the USA to represent clients in USPTO proceedings.