Helping artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs protect and leverage their intellectual property through copyright and trademark.
ATTORNEY LAUREN A. MALONE
Lauren Ashley Malone, Esq. is a skilled intellectual property attorney with a focus in copyright and trademark registration, licensing, and enforcement.
An artist turned lawyer, Lauren has a unique understanding of creative ownership. Before earning her law license and opening her practice Lauren acted in plays, choreographed live music performances, performed spoken word poetry, and played in two bands. Her passion for the arts gives her an edge when representing artists and creatives.
When you hire Lauren, you get a friendly, professional, client-centered experience. Her attention to detail ensures that any nuances of your case do not get overlooked, while her creative problem-solving skills allow her to think outside the box when traditional solutions aren’t effective.
FEDERAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Includes:
- Comprehensive clearance search and assessment
- Opinion Letter analyzing search results and likelihood of successful registration
- Consult to discuss Opinion Letter
- Preparation & filing of trademark application with U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- Tracking of application status with monthly updates
- Response to non-substantive Office Actions
- Delivery of Certificate of Registration
FEDERAL TRADEMARK RENEWAL FILINGS
Includes:
- Assessment for Section 8 Use
- Assessment for Section 15 Incontestability protection
- Filing of renewal forms
- Representation before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office through to renewal
TRADEMARK CEASE & DESIST
Includes:
- Assessment of alleged infringement
- Opinion Letter discussing assessment and legal strategy
- Drafting and sending Cease & Desist Letter, or response to Cease & Desist Letter
TRADEMARK MONITORING (U.S. only)
Includes:
- Initial Watch Report
- Bi-weekly monitoring of current U.S. Patent & Trademark Office applications
- Monthly internet searches for potentially infringing use of your trademark
- Monthly Watch Report detailing monitoring and search results
- Reminders of critical U.S. Patent & Trademark Office maintenance deadlines
USPTO OFFICE ACTION RESPONSE
Includes:
- Assessment of U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Office Action
- Legal research and response strategy
- 30-min consult to discuss evaluation and response strategy
- Drafting and filing response
- Representation before the USPTO through to resolution of Office Action
- Tracking status through to resolution of Office Action
COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
Includes:
- Preparation and filing of Copyright application with U.S. Copyright Office
- Delivery of Certificate of Registration