Trademark & Copyright Attorney in Orlando, Florida
If you are building a brand in Florida, federal trademark registration is the single strongest legal protection you can buy for it — and copyright registration is how you protect the content that brand creates. Braslow Legal handles both: clearance searches, USPTO filings, office action responses, copyright registrations, and enforcement, for businesses, creators, and athletes across Florida and New Jersey.
Attorney Neil Braslow is licensed in Florida and New Jersey, has been selected to Super Lawyers each year from 2022 through 2025, teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida, and is a member of The Florida Bar’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section. You work directly with him — not a call center or a filing mill.
What we handle
Trademark clearance searches — comprehensive USPTO and common-law searches before you file, so you don’t spend money on a mark that will be refused or, worse, build a brand you’ll be forced to rename.
Federal trademark applications — preparation and filing with the correct classes and descriptions, monitoring through registration, and guidance on ® vs ™ use along the way.
Office actions — responses to likelihood-of-confusion refusals, descriptiveness refusals, specimen issues, and examiner requirements. Many refusals are beatable with a properly argued response.
Copyright registration — registration of your creative work with the U.S. Copyright Office, the prerequisite for suing infringers and unlocking statutory damages.
Enforcement and disputes — cease-and-desist letters, DMCA takedowns, negotiated settlements, and coexistence agreements when someone is using your brand or your work.
International protection — Madrid Protocol filings and foreign counsel coordination when your brand crosses borders. See our guide to protecting your trademark outside the United States.
How the process works
Free 30-minute consultation. We discuss your brand, where you use it, and what you actually need protected. No obligation, and you leave knowing your options either way.
Search and strategy. We run a clearance search and give you a straight answer: file, adjust, or don’t waste your money. We pick classes and descriptions designed to avoid surcharges and refusals.
Filing. We prepare and file your application with the USPTO and send you confirmation the same day it goes in.
Prosecution through registration. We track deadlines, respond to the USPTO, and keep you updated at every stage — typically 12 to 18 months to registration.
After registration. We calendar your Section 8 and renewal deadlines and can set up monitoring so infringers don’t dilute what you built.
What it costs
The USPTO’s base filing fee is $350 per class of goods or services. Using free-form descriptions instead of the USPTO’s pre-approved ID Manual adds up to $200 per class in surcharges — one of several reasons careful drafting pays for itself. We offer flat fees for most trademark matters; attorney fees depend on search scope and the number of classes, and you’ll receive your quote shortly after your free consultation.
Trademark vs. copyright: which one do you need?
A trademark protects the identifiers customers use to find you — your name, logo, and slogan. A copyright protects original creative work — writing, music, art, photography, video. A clothing brand trademarks its label and copyrights its lookbook photography. Many clients need both, and some need trade dress protection too.
Creators and influencers: who owns the content you make for brands — you or them — comes down to contract language. Our guides to registering your work with the Copyright Office and selling fan art legally are good starting points.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a trademark?
The USPTO charges a base filing fee of $350 per class of goods or services, with surcharges of up to $200 per class if you use a custom description instead of the USPTO’s pre-approved ID Manual. Braslow Legal offers flat fees for most trademark matters, with your quote provided shortly after a free 30-minute consultation.
How long does trademark registration take?
Most applications take roughly 12 to 18 months from filing to registration. The USPTO typically assigns an examining attorney within several months, and timelines extend if the examiner issues an office action that requires a response.
Do I need a lawyer to file a trademark application?
U.S.-based applicants are not required to use an attorney, but a significant share of self-filed applications run into refusals or office actions that proper searching and drafting would have avoided. An attorney conducts a clearance search, selects the right classes and descriptions, and responds to USPTO refusals. Foreign-domiciled applicants must be represented by a U.S.-licensed attorney.
What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright?
A trademark protects brand identifiers such as names, logos, and slogans that distinguish your goods or services. A copyright protects original creative works such as writing, music, artwork, photos, and video. Many businesses need both: a trademark for the brand and copyrights for the content the brand produces.
Does registering an LLC protect my business name?
No. Forming an LLC with the state only prevents another entity from registering the identical name in that state. It gives you no nationwide brand rights and does not stop a competitor from using a confusingly similar name. Federal trademark registration is what protects the brand itself.
What happens if I receive a USPTO office action?
An office action is a formal letter from the USPTO examining attorney refusing or questioning part of your application. You generally have three months to respond (extendable for a fee). Common issues include likelihood of confusion with an existing mark, descriptiveness refusals, and specimen problems. Many office actions can be overcome with a well-crafted legal response.
Talk to a trademark attorney
Whether you’re registering your first mark, responding to an office action, or dealing with someone using your brand, start with a free 30-minute consultation. Call the number at the top of this page or use the scheduling link — you’ll speak with Neil directly.
Neil Braslow serves clients throughout Florida — including Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, Tampa, and Miami — and New Jersey, with most matters handled fully remotely.
Attorney advertising. The information on this page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.