Trademark Advisory Consultation
You Got a Notice from the USPTO. Here’s What to Do Next.
Trademark Advisory Consultation
A paid one-on-one attorney consultation designed for founders and business owners dealing with a trademark office action, suspension, or situation they didn’t see coming.
Most trademark problems don’t start with a bad idea. They start with a notice you didn’t expect, and no one to explain what it actually means. A USPTO office action, a suspension notice, or a cease-and-desist letter can feel like the end of the road. Usually, it isn’t. An attorney can assist in understanding your specific situation and tell you where you stand, not a blog post, not a chatbot, and not a general FAQ.
The Trademark Advisory Consultation is exactly that: a flat-fee, scheduled call with an attorney who reviews your file before you get on the phone. You get a clear explanation of what’s happening, what your options are, and a written summary you can act on. From there, you decide what to do next.
Who This Is For?
If any of these sound familiar, this consultation was built for you.
The Trademark Advisory Consultation is designed for business owners and founders who have an active trademark situation, not someone starting from scratch.
- You received a USPTO office action and you’re not sure what it means or how serious it is
- Your trademark application was suspended because of another pending mark and you want to know if it’s actually a problem
- You filed your own trademark application and now something went wrong
- You received a cease-and-desist or demand letter related to a trademark
- You have a trademark question that’s specific to your situation — not a general ‘how does trademarking work’ question
- You want an attorney’s eyes on your specific matter before you decide what to do next
Not sure this is the right service?
Don’t have a filing yet and want to know whether your mark is safe to use? Consider a Trademark Risk Assessment.
Ready to file a federal trademark application? Check out Brand Registered and Brand Protected™ services.
The Advisory Consultation is specifically for clients who already have a trademark situation in progress.
What’s Included in the Trademark Advisory Consultation
Two tiers. One straightforward process.
Choose the tier that fits your situation. Both include an attorney review of your file before the call, so you’re not paying for the attorney to read your documents in real time while you’re on the clock.
Quick Clarity Call
Attorney reviews your USPTO notice and application file before the call
30-minute one-on-one consultation: clear explanation of what you received, what it means, and what your options are
Written summary emailed within one (1) business day: findings, recommendation, and next steps
$250 credited toward Brand Registered or Brand Protected™ if you engage within sixty (60) days
Trademark Review & Roadmap
Deep attorney review of your full application file, USPTO notice, and the cited mark(s) in detail
60-minute consultation: thorough walkthrough of the analysis, your risk level, and all available options
Written recommendation memo: detailed written analysis with options ranked by risk and cost. More substantive than a call summary.
$500 credited toward Brand Registered or Brand Protected™ if you engage within 60 days
Best when: the situation is more complex, the stakes are higher, you received a likelihood-of-confusion refusal, or you want a more thorough written analysis before making any decision.
What’s Not Included?
The Advisory Consultation is advisory only. It does not include: Drafting or filing a response to an office action; Filing any documents with the USPTO on your behalf; Ongoing representation or monitoring; A formal legal opinion letter (the written summary and memo are advisory documents).
If you need a response drafted and filed, that is scoped separately after the consultation. Substantive office action responses are quoted based on the nature and complexity of the office action.
How It Works
From intake to answer in 3-5 business days.
Step 1 – Submit the Intake Form
Tell us what happened, upload your USPTO notice, and select your tier.
Step 2 – Complete Payment & Schedule Call
You’ll receive a scheduling & payment link by email. Select a time that works for you. Your consultation is confirmed once payment is processed.
Step 3 – Your Attorney Reviews Your File
Before the call, your attorney reads your trademark application and the notice you received.
Step 4 – Get Your Answers
A clear explanation of what’s happening, what your options are, and what the attorney recommends. Written summary in your inbox within one (1) business day after your consultation.
The risk assessment reflects the attorney’s professional opinion based on information available at the time of the search. It does not constitute a guarantee of registration. Trademark availability can change.
Frequently Asked
Questions
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What is a trademark office action?
Q: What is a trademark office action?
A: A trademark office action is a letter from a USPTO examining attorney identifying an issue with your trademark application. Office actions can be based on procedural issues (easy to fix), likelihood of confusion with an existing mark (more complex), or other substantive grounds. You must respond within the deadline stated in the notice — typically 3 months, extendable to 6 — or your application goes abandoned.
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What does it mean when my application is ‘suspended’?
Q: What does it mean when my application is ‘suspended’?
A: A suspension means the USPTO has paused examination of your application, usually because there’s another pending application that could potentially conflict with yours. The examiner waits to see what happens to the other application before proceeding. A suspension is not a denial — it’s a pause. Whether it becomes a problem depends on how similar the marks are and whether that other application ultimately registers.
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What if I filed my trademark on my own (pro se) and now I have an office action?
Q: What if I filed my trademark on my own (pro se) and now I have an office action?
A: You’re not alone. This is one of the most common situations we see. Filing your own trademark application is entirely legal, but responding to a USPTO office action, especially a likelihood-of-confusion refusal, involves legal analysis and strategy that goes beyond what most applicants are equipped to handle alone. The Advisory Consultation is designed exactly for this situation.
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Do I have to hire you after the consultation?
Q: Do I have to hire you after the consultation?
A: No. The consultation is a standalone engagement. If you want to proceed to a full engagement after the call, the $250 or $500 fee is credited toward the next service. If the attorney’s recommendation is to wait, monitor, or take no action right now, that’s what we’ll tell you.
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How quickly can we get on a call?
Q: How quickly can we get on a call?
A: We schedule within 2–3 business days of payment confirmation. If your situation involves an urgent response deadline, note it when you submit the form and we will do our best to accommodate.
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What if my office action response deadline is coming up?
Q: What if my office action response deadline is coming up?
A: Note your deadline in the intake form and we will prioritize scheduling. Trademark office action response deadlines are hard deadlines — missing them results in abandonment with limited options to recover. If you have fewer than 30 days remaining on a response deadline, indicate that clearly so we can assess whether the Advisory Consultation scope is sufficient or whether you need a direct engagement for the response.
Ready to know where you actually stand?
Have a clear picture of your situation and a written recommendation in hand within a few business days.
Lamar Legal PLLC is licensed in the State of Florida. Trademark services are available to clients both nationwide and internationally. This page is Attorney Advertising.