Contracts
You want great relationships with clients who respect your boundaries as a business owner. You want to be able to hire contractors, without worrying about them stealing your ideas or poaching your clients. You need a custom contract that is tailored to your industry, specific to your business, and crystal clear on the points that are most important to you. We create custom contracts that stand up for your rights as a business owner.
Custom contract retainers start at $3,000.
Business Law
Our team is ready to help with your business law needs. We handle all types of business formations from LLCs, to C-corporations, public benefit corporations, and non-profits. We will ensure that your business is properly set up and structured so that you are starting off with a firm foundation. We will also handle your formation documents such as operating agreements, partnership agreements, corporate bylaws, non-profit bylaws, and shareholder agreements. Finally, we will advise you on how to obtain your EIN and file a FINCEN report with the Department of Treasury.
Business formation retainers start at $5,000
Trademark Registration
Are you ready to own the exclusive rights to your business name, logo, or slogan? If so, you need a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Trademarking is the key to making sure no one can steal your business name and to claiming true legal ownership over your brand. We handle all phases of the trademark process and provide the crucial strategy you need to own your brand.
Trademark Registration retainers start at $4,000
Advanced Trademark Services
Looking for advanced trademark services? Read on
Startup
Bevel Law handles the full trademark registration process. Our services include:
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Guidance on picking a trademarkable name
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Careful selection of the correct trademark classes
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Due diligence to assess whether your trademark is a likely to succeed
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A strategic plan to maximize the application for your benefit
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All responses and negotiations with the USPTO
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Office actions
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Oppositions during publication
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Preparing the statement of use
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Project management for all deadlines
Trademark Registration retainers start at $4,000
Scale
Time to scale up? Bevel Law is with you each step of the way:
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Securing trademarks for new products and verticals
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Licensing, deals, and transactions
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IP enforcement
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IP portfolio management
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Re-branding guidance and strategy
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Trademark renewal and maintenance
Franchise
Let's make you a household name. Bevel Law will work with your franchise attorney to prepare your franchise disclosure document:
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Advising on trademark licensing terms for your franchisees
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Ensuring your registrations are maintained and renewed
Diversify
Looking to buy a pre-existing business? Bevel Law will do the work to make sure it's a good investment:
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Due diligence on the intellectual property
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Investigation into the status of any pending applications
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Analysis of all settlement agreements, licensing agreements, and coexistence agreements to assess the value of the investment and potential room for growth
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Is trademarking worth it for small businesses and startups?100%. A registered trademark is one of the best ways a small business can protect itself from competitors. Once a trademark is registered, you receive two important things: a registration certificate and a federal registration number. These two items make it easier and more cost-effective for small businesses to protect their brand.
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What is a trademark?Trademarks protect your branding. Examples of trademarks include the business name, logo, slogan, jingles, and product packaging.
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How long does the trademark process take?Trademark registration takes approximately 18 months. It could be longer if there are complications.
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I need a done-for-you service. Is that what this is?You're in the right place. Bevel Law is for business owners who want to hire a professional law firm so they can free their to-do list and have peace of mind.
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I am not located in Washington, D.C. Can you still help me?Yes! Trademark Law is federal law. Bevel Law serves clients around the country and around the world.
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I've had bad experiences with other law firms. Why is Bevel Law different?Bevel Law is a professional law firm, so things are done differently around here. You can expect clear communication and updates so you know what is going on with your case. You can also expect transparent pricing. In other words: no "ghosting" and no surprise bills around here.
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What else can I expect when working with Bevel Law?Bevel Law is a modern law firm experience. All paperwork, payment processing, and government filings are handled online. You will never need to write a check or send a fax when working with Bevel. While efficiency is a core Bevel value, another value is personal connection. So while the robots will be handling the paperwork, you'll still get to speak with an actual human attorney via phone and email. Say hello to the best of both worlds.