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Trademark Readiness Quiz
Welcome to the Trademark Readiness Quiz by Tastemakers Legal PLLC!
Are you ready to take the first step towards protecting your brand?
Navigating the world of trademarks can be daunting, especially if you're not sure where to start.
That's where our quiz comes in.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, our quiz is designed to uncover key insights into your trademark readiness and whether now is the right time to file your trademark application.
Meet Nik Sallie, Managing Attorney
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Nik Sallie is an award-winning Intellectual Property attorney based in Austin, Texas. During her decade-long tenure at Facebook/Meta Platforms, Inc., she served as a founding member of the Intellectual Property Operations Team. She not only helped design and implement the global reporting system for alleged IP infringement, but also served on special interest teams for counterfeit prevention, quality control, escalations and Attorneys General matters, managed the Team's contractor workforce and personally processed over 4,000 cases.
Nik established her boutique trademark law firm, Tastemakers Legal, PLLC, to help visionary founders, including women, Black Indigenous and other People of Color and queer professionals, register trademarks so they can own, protect and profit from their brands. She focuses on trademark prosecution, including for cannabis brands.
She's held multiple leadership positions in the Texas State Bar IP Section, including serving on its Council and founding the Women in IP Austin Chapter 10 years ago. Nik also earned numerous awards and honors for her legal service and advocacy, including 2020 Woman to Watch by Austin Woman Magazine, 2021 Austin Monthly Top Attorney and 2022 nomination for the Austin Business Journal Women in Business Award.
Trademark Services
Creation
Crafting a trademark is more than just choosing a catchy name or logo – it's about creating a brand identity that's legally viable and protectable. At Tastemakers Legal, PLLC, our trademark creation service ensures that your trademark not only resonates with your audience but also meets the legal criteria for registration. By leveraging our expertise in trademark law, we help increase the likelihood of your trademark being registered by creating distinctive and enforceable trademarks. With our guidance, you can confidently build a brand that stands out in the marketplace while safeguarding your intellectual property rights for long-term success.
CLEARANCE
Before investing time and resources into branding and marketing efforts, it's crucial to ensure that your chosen trademark is available for use. Our trademark clearance service helps you mitigate the risk of potential legal conflicts by conducting comprehensive searches to identify existing trademarks that may pose a threat to your brand. By conducting thorough due diligence, we help you avoid costly disputes and legal challenges down the road, giving you peace of mind as you build your brand.
Registration
Trademark registration is the cornerstone of brand protection, offering legal recognition and exclusive rights to your trademark. Our trademark registration service streamlines the application process, guiding you through each step to secure federal protection for your trademark. With a registered trademark, you gain valuable legal protections against infringement, counterfeit, and unauthorized use, safeguarding your brand's reputation and market share.
Monitoring
Protecting your brand doesn't end with registration – ongoing monitoring is essential to safeguarding your trademarks against potential threats. Our trademark monitoring service provides continuous surveillance of the marketplace, tracking new trademark filings and potential infringements that may impact your brand. By staying vigilant and proactive, we help you identify and address infringement issues swiftly, preserving the integrity and value of your brand assets.
