Chicago, Illinois – Trademarks are handled on a nation-by-nation basis. While there are also trademark registrations issued by states, these have little effect and are rarely worth the minimal fee they have to pay to file. They only serve the purpose of preventing duplication of prior names in the state. Federal registration for exclusive use of a mark is recommended any time it is valuable to the owner. This also makes it important to have a qualified, experienced Chicago trademark attorney who understands the complex trademark process.

A trademark may be a logo, name, or tagline used in the brand and identity of a product or idea. The application for a trademark may be filed by an individual but a single mistake in the process could result in a failure to obtain it. Some circumstances can lead to the application getting bogged down in the US TM office, resulting in its never becoming registered. Crossan IP Law has the expertise and experience to take you through the application process. In addition, they can advise you on whether you should apply for a trademark or whether another option is the best choice for your specific situation.

John R. Crossan of Crossan IP Law started into the IP law practice when IP Law was called Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law and attorneys were full-practice attorneys. Today, an understanding of the intricacies of IP law has led to more focused areas of specialty. As a result, Crossan IP Law is a Chicago trademark attorney who litigates and tries patent, trademark, and unfair competition cases to final result or multiple counsel. John Crossan works through appeals and certiorari petitions in addition to preparing, filing and prosecuting applications for patent for his clients.

No person or individual should attempt the trademark application process without the guidance or assistance of a qualified Chicago trademark attorney. The value of a trademark can mean the difference in the success of your product or brand. Don’t risk having your application bogged down or rejected because you failed to get the professional help you need.

About Crossan Intellectual Property Law, LLC

John R. Crossan is a Chicago patent attorney (http://www.crossaniplaw.com/trademark/) with more than 35 years of experience working in the area of Intellectual Property (IP) Law. He has successfully worked for individuals, businesses, and organizations in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, trade secrets, and related anti-trust areas. Unlike other law firms that are very narrowly confined in the areas of expertise and services offered, Crossan has in-depth knowledge and experience of the areas defined by IP Law. He will take your case through the application, settlement and appeal phases as required and file and prosecute to issuance your application for a patent.