As a business owner, you’re always trying to cut costs and improve the bottom line. So, when companies like Legal Zoom offer cheap services to apply for a trademark instead of using a trademark law firm, it seems like a no-brainer. Well, you might want to think again.
To start with, Legal Zoom is not an attorney. While it can provide you with the forms you need and some general information, it is not a legal advocate that has your best interest in mind. So, if you use its service, what happens if you run into a problem? Good question. The answer is that you’ll have to hire an experienced trademark attorney to either file again or fight a legal battle on your behalf – easily doubling or tripling your costs. That cheap solution is looking a little more expensive, isn’t it?
On the other hand, if you start by working with a great legal team, like The Social Media Law Firm, you’ll have the professional representation you need from the get-go. Instead of navigating the process of applying for a trademark on your own, your social media lawyer will be able to file correctly the first time, explain any legal issues if they arise, and advocate on your behalf. Doesn’t that sound like a better solution?
If you find that a competitor is using your name or logo after your trademark has gone into effect, your trademark lawyer will be able to serve them a cease and desist letter on your behalf. And if they don’t desist? You can take them to court to stop using your name and also sue for damages. But, if you don’t get a trademark, or go through a company like Legal Zoom, you’ll be on your own.
Ready to get your trademark application started? Then let’s get to work! All you have to do is contact The Social Media Law Firm. Our social media attorney has helped many of our clients get a trademark from their names and logos. Now we want to help you. Don’t go it alone – let our expert team handle the details. Let’s get started today!
