Firm Capability Statement
COMPANY OVERVIEW
tmalaw™ is a brand protection law firm designed to help our clients build a strong, valuable brand through IP ownership + market research. tma has grown from simply providing trademark registrations to providing 360º support to help clients identify, protect, and monetize their IP portfolios. We are a modern IP law office comprising of five attorneys and supporting staff. Our clients include founders and CEOs and small and medium enterprises.
tma relies on client-centric technologies to render its services. Our practice model ensures we are proactive in our legal advising so you can confidently focus on the day-to-day operations and growth of your business.
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And, we do it all without the billable hour; we are a 100% subscription and flat fee firm.
CORE COMPETENCIES
IP strategy + counseling
IP identification, drafting IP policies and guidelines, conducting IP audits and diagnostics, identifying proprietary methods, processes, and formulas
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developing protection cycles and workflows for proactive building of IP portfolio
partner with internal teams to review products names, designs, and marketing materials to ensure compliance with trademark and copyright laws
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assist with establishing and implementing trademark and copyright filings and enforcement strategies
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ongoing proactive and strategic legal advising and counseling
IP protection and monetization
conduct trademark and copyright clearances and offer recommendations to internal business partners on risk mitigation and potential conflicts​
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support team members with management of trademark and copyright portfolios including oversight of domestic and international conflict matters
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monitor and protect a company's valuable intellectual property by managing enforcement: drafting cease and desist letters, investigating infringement, and partnering with internal teams on social media and domain name issues, TTAB + CCB disputes, and online takedowns
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network of strong patent attorneys who align with tma values and practice model​
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review, draft, and negotiate sponsorships, marketing agreements, licenses, settlement or coexistence agreements, agency agreements, content development agreements, secure ideas and proprietary information, etc
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conduct IP due diligence to support contract negotiations and deals
brand identity dev'lp + communications
direct technical assistance in the development of new brand identifiers for products, services, companies, and programs​
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provides direct public relations assistance with media communications and internal and external communications when disputes or controversies threaten brand reputation and brand equity​
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internal and external communications strategy and design​
education + support
support internal teams in educating organizational partners on matters involving intellectual property
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proactively identify emerging issues, mitigate risk, and continuously improve intellectual property processes
Working With the Best Clients and Partners
How We Work
Key Differentiators
Our Practice Model
- virtual law practice
- subscription, fractional legal services
- proactive strategic counseling
Client Centric Legal Technologies
- providing 24/7 attorney accessibility
- centralized communication and document sharing hub
MBE + WBE certified firm -
patent, trademark, copyright law
Designed to seamlessly work with in-house counsel, outside counsel, and organizational team members
Founding attorney brings nearly two decades of intellectual property, branding, and public communications experience from Big Law, in-house and private practice.
Ready to have a conversation?
Let's schedule a call to discuss the needs of your business.
317.550.0115 | greatbrands@choosetma.com. | choosetma.com
Honorable Mentions
97.1% success rate with USPTO registrations
successfully leveraged a trademark cancellation lawsuit to negotiate a licensing agreement with an 8-figure conglomerate brand to effectively end crippling cease and desist efforts against mom and pop candle companies
partners with entrepreneurship accelerators and investment hubs to provide underserved business owners IP counseling and protection services
manages a docket of nearly 200 trademarks; has served 100+ brands
preempted a client being named in federal trademark and copyright infringement lawsuit by negotiating a lengthy co-existence agreement for approval by USPTO
Certifications + Awards
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2023 Entrepreneur of the Year – nominee, Nat'l Assoc. of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
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Member, various Bar Associations
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Collective firm licensure with federal & state bars: IL, IN and USPTO, DC pending
Company Data
Primary NAICS Code: 541110
(Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)
(Office of Lawyers)