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Ross Brandborg
632 reviews Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
50 repeat hires | 22 yrs experience | Licensed in MN, ND, Patent Bar | verified
"Excellent and efficient work as always"
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Ali Shalchi
182 reviews Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina).
29 repeat hires | 24 yrs experience | Licensed in CA, Patent Bar | verified
"Five stars."
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Michael Wieser
167 reviews I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises.
12 repeat hires | 35 yrs experience | Licensed in NY | verified
"Michael has done a fantastic job! He is very experienced, efficient, responsive, and professional. I'd strongly recommend him!"
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Umar Farooq
141 reviews Umar Farooq focuses on corporate legal matters that include commercial contracts, employment matters and business operation management.
2 repeat hires | 18 yrs experience | Licensed in DC, NY | verified
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Rebecca Stacker
138 reviews From working at leading international law firms to launching multiple businesses, the team of Attorneys at Atlas Road Advisors have practiced at the intersection of business law.
21 repeat hires | 15 yrs experience | Licensed in CA, FL, IL, NY | verified
"Rebecca is more than a lawyer to our business—she feels like a true partner."
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Vincent Van Houden
37 reviews I am a New York-licensed attorney and Harvard Law graduate advising founders, creators, and technology companies on corporate structure, commercial agreements.
7 repeat hires | 4 yrs experience | Licensed in NY | verified
"Vincent is very thorough and precise. He helped us make decisions that were time-sensitive. Thank you!"
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Colin Minich
11 reviews Experienced in-house counsel with extensive background supporting litigation, software and licensing, regulatory investigations, discovery management.
7 repeat hires | 9 yrs experience | Licensed in MA | verified
"Prompt followup and understanding."
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Teraine Okpoko
10 reviews I draft and review the agreements businesses actually run on — the contract that has to be signed this week, the operating agreement two founders can't agree on.
9 yrs experience | Licensed in NY | verified
"Thank you Teraine for reviewing our MSA, related sub-agreements and publicity/marketing material. Your candid advice was helpful."
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Yvenne King
7 reviews With 30 years of business experience, including 26 years in law, I represent companies across the U.S. in technology, finance, retail, sports and entertainment.
4 repeat hires | 32 yrs experience | Licensed in DC, NY, VA | verified
"Best attorney at contracts and negotiations, highly recommend!"
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Carver Farrow
3 reviews I help businesses handle high-stakes contracts, transactions, technology matters, employment issues, and business disputes where legal mistakes can be expensive.
7 repeat hires | 27 yrs experience | Licensed in CA | verified
"I wanted to share my positive experience working with Mr. Farrow and his associate, Phyllis."
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Cincinnati Trademark Lawyers
5.0
Based on 5605 reviews
Clear Communication - 5.0
Response Time - 5.0
Knowledgeable - 5.0
Meets Deadlines - 5.0
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 30 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Ohio
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
Yvenne King
"I chose Yvenne because she took the time to research and learn about my business before she even submitted the quote."
William P .
Cincinnati, OH,
over 2 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Other Trademark & Copyright Matter Flo's Whistle Maintenance
Ross Brandborg
"Helpfully proactive - Keeps me up to date so I don't miss important deadlines!"
Janet M .
Dayton, OH,
almost 3 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Trademark Registration Brick Made
Ross Brandborg
"Will use him with any future trademark work!"
Rodney J .
Dublin, OH,
about 3 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Comprehensive name search
Ross Brandborg
"Quick response times and way to work with!"
Rodney J .
Dublin, OH,
about 3 years ago
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
Richard Rose
"Richard was very helpful right from the start."
Clinton P .
Cincinnati, OH,
over 3 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Assist with Copyright Infringement
Glenn Manishin
"Mr. Manishin knew exactly what I was talking about."
Robert L .
Cleveland, OH,
about 4 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Register Trademark
Jake Siciliano
"Jake made the trademark process easy!"
Rachel H .
Cuyahoga Falls, OH,
about 4 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Register Copyright
Ross Brandborg
"Having no experience in trademarks myself, it would appear that Ross knows what he is doing."
Sean B .
Saint Marys, OH,
over 4 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Assist with Copyright Infringement
Matthew Burr
"Gave great advice and assistance in keeping some of my copyrighted works from being infringed upon."
Chris F .
Columbus, OH,
almost 5 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Trademark Registration FLAVOPS
Ross Brandborg
"Great to work with"
William L .
New Albany, OH,
over 5 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Conduct Trademark Search
Ross Brandborg
"Great working with Ross as usual"
William L .
New Albany, OH,
almost 6 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Consult on Trademark Registration
Liz Oliner
"Excellent customer service and correspondence, she’s been phenomenal thus far! ❤️"
Lakisha M .
Cincinnati, OH,
almost 6 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Trademark Search Yomata
Ross Brandborg
"He is reassuring and magnanimous."
Clifford E .
Cleveland, OH,
almost 6 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Register Copyright
Ross Brandborg
"Ross is the dream Counsel."
Clifford E .
Cleveland, OH,
almost 6 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Trademark Registration
Jason Head
"Reliable and great to work with."
Parisse M .
Bethesda, MD,
about 6 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Register Trademark
Liz Oliner
"Everything went great! Faster than I thought! Nice Job!"
Ray F .
Willoughby, OH,
about 6 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Standard US Trademark Package
Liz Oliner
"Great working with Liz. Very quick turnaround times."
Abhijit G .
Hudson, OH,
over 6 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
Ross Brandborg
"Very helpful"
William L .
New Albany, OH,
almost 7 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Standard US Trademark Package
Liz Oliner
"Liz was excellent to work with!"
Scott M .
West Farmington, OH,
over 7 years ago
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
Standard US Trademark Package
Liz Oliner
"She is very patient and helps with everything."
Sasa V .
Cincinnati, OH,
about 8 years ago
Key Takeaways
- A surname can qualify as a trademark if it has developed a secondary meaning tied to specific goods or services.
- Courts evaluate surname trademarks based on distinctiveness, consumer association, and likelihood of confusion.
- Modern trademark law has evolved from allowing unrestricted surname use to emphasizing consumer protection and brand clarity.
- Using a trademark last name can strengthen a brand but also increase the risk of infringement disputes, especially when the surname is common.
- Businesses should perform comprehensive trademark searches and consider alternative branding strategies before applying.