Lee, Lee & Associates, P.C. - Ann Arbor, MI

Focused Trademark Protection from Courtroom-Tested Advocates

Securing and protecting your intellectual property is a fundamental step toward building a lasting brand. Founded in 2008, Lee, Lee and Associates, P.C. is a highly specialized intellectual property law firm born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Unlike multi-practice firms that treat trademarks as a minor sideline, this boutique practice concentrates its entire focus on federal trademark law. Co-founders Jason R. Lee and JungJin (J.J.) Lee met during law school at Ave Maria School of Law, where they developed a shared dedication to professional ethics and transparent legal counsel. Over nearly two decades of continuous practice, they have built a formidable national reputation, helping thousands of entrepreneurs, e-commerce businesses, and corporations secure their most valuable branding assets.

Comprehensive Trademark Searches and Strategic Registrations

Filing a successful application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires extensive strategic analysis before a single document is submitted. If you are looking to hire a trademark lawyer in Michigan or nationwide, Lee, Lee and Associates, P.C. provides a complete range of pre-filing services. Their attorneys conduct exhaustive clearance searches across federal, state, and common-law databases to identify potential conflicts. By providing a complimentary initial legal opinion, they ensure you only invest resources in marks with a strong probability of success. From drafting descriptions to managing procedural tracking, their team guides your brand seamlessly through the path to registration.

Overcoming Substantive USPTO Office Actions and Refusals

Receiving an Office Action or a refusal from a USPTO examiner can stall your business plans and threaten your branding investment. When an application runs into trouble, find a trademark attorney with a proven track record of handling procedural and substantive objections. The seasoned legal team at Lee, Lee and Associates, P.C. is highly experienced in overcoming complex refusals, including likelihood of confusion claims, descriptiveness arguments, and genericness objections. They represent clients in ex parte appeals before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), preparing persuasive, legally grounded briefs that defend your right to exclusive ownership.

Portfolio Maintenance, Renewals, and Global Brand Enforcement

Once your trademark is registered, the responsibility to defend and maintain it is ongoing. Lee, Lee and Associates, P.C. acts as a vigilant partner to keep your brand secure. They assist clients with critical post-registration filings, including Section 8 and 15 declarations of use and incontestability, and Section 9 renewals. They also offer robust monitoring services to detect potential infringements early. If a competitor attempts to register a confusingly similar mark, they draft powerful cease-and-desist letters, handle opposition and cancellation proceedings before the TTAB, and pursue international filings under the Madrid Protocol to protect your business globally.

Why Choose Lee, Lee and Associates, P.C."

• Over 5,000 Successfully Registered Marks: Their legal team has reviewed over 100,000 trademarks combined, bringing exceptional experience to every file.
• Honest, Transparent Counsel: If your proposed trademark has a low chance of registration, they will simply tell you upfront to avoid wasting your time and money.
• Predictable Flat-Fee Pricing: They offer clear, capped flat fees for all procedural matters-meaning no unexpected bills for phone calls, emails, or status checks.
• Free Initial Brand Assessments: Easily evaluate the viability of your trademark with a complimentary professional opinion.