How long does trademark registration take?

Typically eight months to over a year depending on the trademark office's backlog and whether the examiner raises objections.

What's the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

Copyright protects creative works like writing, code, and designs; trademark protects brand identifiers like names and logos. Many businesses need both.

Intellectual Property

Trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection for growing businesses.

Your brand and your ideas are assets, and like any asset, they need to be protected before someone else claims them. We handle trademark and copyright registration, licensing, and enforcement for businesses that are growing fast enough that their IP is starting to matter.

Why Sovereign Apex Legal for Intellectual Property

Clearance searches before you file or launch, not after a conflict surfaces

Enforcement that starts with a cease-and-desist, not an expensive lawsuit

IP due diligence support when you're raising money or getting acquired

Services

Trademark search & registration
Copyright registration
Trade secret protection
Licensing agreements
Cease-and-desist enforcement
IP due diligence for transactions

Our Approach

Clearance Search

We search existing marks and filings to assess your risk before you file or launch.

Filing

We prepare and file your application with the appropriate office.

Office Actions

We respond to any examiner objections to keep your application moving.

Registration & Enforcement

Once registered, we help you monitor and enforce your rights against infringers.