Long Island Trademark Lawyer

Trademark Attorney Serving Long Island, NY

Long Island businesses in Nassau and Suffolk Counties build brands that serve local, regional, and sometimes national markets. Whether you own a chain of retail locations, a professional services firm, a food business, or a home services company, your brand name and logo are assets that distinguish you from competitors. Trademark registration provides legal protection and the tools to stop others from using confusingly similar marks.

Our firm handles trademark registration, clearance searches, and enforcement for Long Island businesses. We file federal and state applications, respond to office actions, and advise on brand protection strategies and enforcement.

Our Financial District office is accessible from Long Island via the LIRR to Penn Station, a short connection to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your trademark needs.

Trademark Services for Long Island Businesses

Trademark Search and Clearance

Before investing in a new business name, logo, or product brand, a comprehensive trademark search determines whether your proposed mark is available for use and registration. Our firm conducts searches of the USPTO database, state registries, common law sources, domain name registries, and business entity databases. Long Island businesses in the construction, healthcare, retail, and professional services sectors benefit from thorough clearance searches that identify potential conflicts before significant branding investments are made.

Federal Trademark Registration (USPTO)

Federal registration provides nationwide protection and a legal presumption of ownership. Our firm prepares and files applications with the USPTO, including selecting the appropriate international classes, drafting the goods and services description, and preparing specimens of use. We manage the application through the examination process and respond to any office actions issued by the examining attorney.

State Trademark Registration

New York State registration provides additional protection for Long Island businesses operating primarily within the state. Our firm files state applications with the New York Department of State and advises on whether state registration, federal registration, or both is appropriate for your brand and commercial reach.

Office Action Responses

The USPTO examining attorney may issue an office action identifying issues with your application, such as likelihood of confusion with an existing mark, a descriptiveness objection, or a specimen deficiency. Responding requires legal argument and supporting evidence. Our firm has experience overcoming the most common objections to secure registration for Long Island businesses.

Trademark Enforcement and Disputes

If another party is using a confusingly similar mark, you may need to take enforcement action. Our firm handles cease-and-desist correspondence, negotiation, and opposition or cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). We also represent Long Island businesses that receive cease-and-desist letters and need to evaluate their options.

Brand Licensing and Assignment

If your business licenses its brand or plans to sell or assign a trademark, the transaction must be properly documented to maintain the mark's validity. Trademark licenses require quality control provisions, and assignments must transfer associated goodwill. Our firm drafts license agreements and assignment documents that comply with federal requirements and protect the value of your brand.

What Long Island Business Owners Should Know About Trademarks

Long Island businesses often build strong local brands that serve customers throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. As these businesses grow through e-commerce or additional locations, the risk of trademark conflicts increases. A brand name unique in your local market may already be registered by another business federally. A trademark search before expanding helps identify conflicts early and avoid costly rebranding.

Long Island franchise businesses have particular trademark needs. The franchise relationship depends on the trademark, and both franchisors and franchisees need clear agreements about mark usage, maintenance, and enforcement. Our firm advises Long Island business owners on trademark issues in the franchise context.

Registering a business name with the Nassau or Suffolk County Clerk does not create trademark rights. County business name registration and trademark registration are separate processes. Only a federal or state trademark registration provides exclusive rights to use the mark in commerce and the ability to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks in your industry.

Why Long Island Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides trademark registration, search, and enforcement services for Long Island businesses.

• Comprehensive trademark searches and clearance opinions before you invest in a new brand
• Federal and state trademark registration, including office action responses
• Trademark enforcement, cease-and-desist correspondence, and TTAB proceedings
• Accessible from Long Island via LIRR to Penn Station, a short connection to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey for businesses with cross-state operations

How Our Trademark Registration Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your brand, your business, and your registration goals. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Trademark Search. We conduct a comprehensive search of federal, state, and common law sources to assess the availability of your mark.
• Step 3: Application Filing. We prepare and file your trademark application with the USPTO, selecting the appropriate classes and drafting the goods and services description.
• Step 4: Prosecution. We manage the application through the USPTO examination process, responding to any office actions from the examining attorney.
• Step 5: Registration and Maintenance. Once approved, we ensure your mark proceeds to registration and advise on the maintenance filings required to keep it active.