About True Lawyer

Over here at True Lawyer, we are experienced trademark and copyright attorneys. We are The Ownership Firm™. We run business with one thought in our minds: “Ownership is the foundation to building a sustainable legacy. You need to protect your business like a billion dollar brand.”
That’s because we know that all big brands start “small” (At least that’s what the business owners believe.) But we’ve seen “small” businesses grow into crazy big companies, and we know the importance of protecting that enterprise straight from the beginning.
When we started our business, we focused on the real estate side of things. We saw our calling to help people build their wealth through buying and selling homes. Quickly, our client base grew into those with businesses with growth potential. That’s when we became dedicated to adding our trademark and copyright legal services and offer our expertise to generate wealth and increase ownership for business owners, too.

OUR GOAL:

To provide our clients with stress-free legal services (no crazy legalese speak over here). We know dealing with law can be overwhelming, so we’d like to take that frustration off your plate. We offer flat rate predictable fees allowing you the ability to plan ahead your trademark and copyright legal cost. You have other things to focus on instead, like where you’re going to take your business after trademarking your genius or the next property you’re going to add to your real estate portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are licensed to practice real estate law in the state of Illinois. However, regardless from wherever you are looking for trademark attorneys or copyright attorneys, trademarks and copyrights fall under federal law, so we can assist with those throughout the United States and other countries.

We have a virtual law office! Regardless of where you are physically, we can meet virtually and securely 24/7. Once you register for the Virtual Law Office, you’ll have access to your own secure and private Client Portal where you can check the status of your legal services, ask me questions and upload important documents.
Absolutely! Our software uses a level of security comparable to what online banks and government agencies use. All of our communications through the Virtual Law Office are encrypted, completely secure and use the highest standards of secure HTTPS.
Your documents are backed up on secure servers, which automatically make copies kept in multiple locations. This significantly minimizes the risk of data loss compared to conventional backup systems.

No. While many of our clients find the virtual office convenient, we also work with our clients in the traditional sense. If you are in the greater Chicago area, we can meet in person to discuss your legal needs. A paid attorney consultation is required. 

A trademark can last indefinitely as long as you are using the trademark and file the necessary trademark registration maintenance/renewal. Trademark maintenance is required at year 5 and year 10 to certify you are still using the trademark,  

Yes, we do! However, as of December 31, 2021 our real estate law services are available via in house counsel to private investment firms. Our real estate law services are no longer available to the general public.

General questions can be answer via our website or by emailing [email protected].

Our office charges $25 for a (15) minute non-legal strategy session with a trademark or copyright specialist to discuss your brand, and how our trademarks or copyights services could benefit you.

If specific legal advice is desired from an attorney our office charges $200 for a (30) minute consultation. You will be scheduled with a licensed attorney if you need legal analysis on a specific matter.

Please schedule a call here: TRADEMARK STRATEGY SESSION

ALL legal questions require a legal consult. Schedule a legal consult here:

LEGAL CONSULT

ALL trademark infringement calls require a 1 hour trademark infringement legal consult. (30 minute to review documents and file prior to call. 30 minute legal consultation)

TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT LEGAL CONSULT

We understand that many clients need specific legal advice starting day one. Due to legal liability, we ask for a consultation fee as a commitment fee. It ensures you are serious and will actually show up for your scheduled call. It allow you to retain our firm services.

We do offer a 15-minute meet and greet to see if working together is a good fit for $25. However, if you submit a question that requires legal analysis and a legal opinion, you must schedule a legal consultation.

General questions can be answered via our website or by emailing [email protected]

All questions about your brand requires a trademark strategy call or legal consultation. 

We are glad you’re choosing us! If you are ready to start and don’t have immediate questions prior to purchasing you can purchase your trademark service directly from our website here: Trademark Registration

If you have questions and many do so don’t feel bad, please schedule your strategy session here: Trademark Strategy Session. During our consultation, we’ll learn about you and your situation, discuss your specific legal needs and answer any questions you may have.

From there, we’ll send you all the information you’ll need to pay your invoice and register for the Virtual Law Office. We’ll also send you an engagement letter and intake form so we can start your case.

TRADEMARK SERVICES:

  • Trademark registrations
  • Trademark Assignments
  • Trademark Cancellation Proceedings
  • Trademark Change of Ownership
  • Trademark Enforcement
  • Trademark Litigation
  • Trademark Monitoring
  • Trademark Opposition Proceedings
  • Office Action Responses
  • Trademark Portfolio Management
  • Trademark Renewal Filings
  • Statement of Use Filings

COPYRIGHT SERVICES:

  • Copyright Assignments and Licensing
  • Copyright Enforcement
  • Copyright Litigation
  • Copyright Portfolio Management
  • Copyright Registration
  • Copyright Services
  • Counterfeit and Online Infringement
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Take-Down Requests
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Trade Secrets 

A trademark is a type of intellectual property consisting of a recognizable sign (brand name), design (logo), or expression that identifies a product or service from a particular source and distinguishes it from others. A trademark owner can be an individual, business organization, or any legal entity.

A trademark can be filed at the state, national, or international level depending on your use of the Trademark. Most clients require a national trademark, which protects your trademark across the United States. 

Contact Us

VIRTUAL LAW OFFICE (CLIENTS ONLY)

We ask that our current clients please use the secure Virtual Law Office to check your status, open a new matter, and receive legal services when you need them 24/7.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.