Practice Areas / Trademark Services
The brand you've built deserves a name no one else can use.
BIPA's trademark team brings decades of prosecution and counseling experience across the US, EU, and international markets. From clearance searches before launch to full prosecution and post-registration maintenance, we protect the identities that make your business worth recognizing.
For clients operating across borders, we coordinate global filing strategies through the Madrid Protocol and direct national filings, with established foreign associate networks covering Europe, Asia, Latin America, and beyond. One strategy. Consistent execution worldwide.
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25+
Years of trademark prosecution and counseling experience
100+
Countries where BIPA has managed trademark registrations
Global
Coverage across Madrid Protocol and direct national filing routes
WHAT WE HANDLE
Trademark Services
01
Clearance and Availability Searches
Before you invest in a brand, you need to know if you can own it. BIPA conducts comprehensive clearance searches across federal and state trademark registers, common law sources, and international databases, then delivers a clear-eyed opinion on availability and risk. We flag issues before they become litigation.
02
US Trademark Prosecution
From application filing through registration, BIPA handles all aspects of US prosecution before the USPTO. We draft applications built to withstand Office Actions, respond to examiner rejections with substantive legal arguments, and guide marks through the publication and registration process efficiently.
03
International Trademark Prosecution
Protecting a brand in one country is rarely enough. BIPA coordinates international trademark filings through the Madrid Protocol system and direct national filings, managing foreign counsel relationships to keep strategy consistent from your US home base through every international jurisdiction.
04
Office Action Response and Appeals
USPTO examiners raise objections on procedural and substantive grounds, and how you respond shapes the outcome. BIPA prepares detailed, well-argued Office Action responses and, when necessary, appeals to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. We have a record of overcoming rejections that less experienced counsel would accept.
05
Opposition and Cancellation Proceedings
When a conflicting mark is published or an existing registration threatens your rights, BIPA is ready to act. We handle oppositions and cancellation proceedings before the TTAB, protecting your market position with the same rigor we bring to litigation-adjacent work.
06
Trademark Portfolio Management and Renewals
Registered trademarks require ongoing care. BIPA manages renewal deadlines, monitors for infringement across markets, provides watching services for new filings that could conflict with your marks, and advises on portfolio rationalization as your brand evolves. We treat your trademark portfolio as a living asset, not a filing cabinet.