Intellectual Property Law
Your ideas deserve
legal protection.
Prince Legal provides trademark registration, copyright protection, and IP licensing counsel for businesses, creators, and athletes across Florida. Your brand is an asset — treat it like one.
™ TRADEMARK
Brand Identity Protection
Names, logos, slogans, and marks that distinguish your business from competitors.
© Copyright
Creative Work Protection
Original works of authorship — content, code, art, writing, music, and more.
® LICENSING
IP Monetization
Agreements that allow others to use your IP — on your terms, for your benefit.
⚡ Enforcement
Brand Defense
Cease and desist letters, opposition proceedings, and infringement response.
Trademark Services
Register and defend
your brand identity
A federal trademark registration gives you the exclusive right to use your name, logo, or slogan in connection with your goods and services — nationwide. It is the foundation of serious brand protection.
Clearance & Search
- USPTO TESS database clearance search
- Common law search (internet, social media, domains)
- Conflict identification and risk assessment
- Written clearance opinion with recommendations
- Class of goods and services selection guidance
USPTO Registration
- Use-based application filing (1a)
- Intent-to-use application filing (1b)
- Statement of use and extension filing
- Office Action response drafting
- Publication monitoring and opposition response
- Certificate of registration procurement
Maintenance & Enforcement
- Section 8 and 15 maintenance filing (years 5–6)
- Renewal filing (year 10 and every 10 years after)
- Trademark monitoring for infringing use
- Cease and desist letter drafting
- TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings
- Trademark portfolio management
Copyright Services
Protect the work
you create
Copyright protects original works of authorship from the moment of creation — but registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is what gives you the ability to sue for statutory damages and attorney's fees if someone steals your work.
Copyright Registration
- Copyright registration for written works, websites, and content
- Registration for visual art, photography, and graphic design
- Software and code copyright registration
- Audio and audiovisual work registration
- Group registration for collections and series
Ownership & Licensing
- Work-for-hire agreement drafting
- IP assignment agreement drafting
- Content licensing and sublicensing agreements
- Royalty and revenue-share agreement drafting
- Creative collaboration and joint authorship agreements
Infringement Response
- DMCA takedown notice drafting and submission
- Copyright infringement cease and desist letters
- Fair use analysis and counseling
- Unauthorized use of content or brand assets
- Licensing negotiations for prior unauthorized use
IP Strategy & Licensing
Turn your IP into
a revenue stream
Registered IP is not just defensive — it is an asset you can license, sell, or leverage in business transactions. Prince Legal helps clients build IP portfolios with both protection and monetization in mind.
IP Portfolio Strategy
- IP audit and inventory for businesses
- Brand extension and new market trademark strategy
- Multi-class filing strategy
- Trade secret identification and protection counseling
- IP due diligence for business acquisitions
Licensing Agreements
- Trademark and brand licensing agreements
- Exclusive and non-exclusive license drafting
- Territory and field of use restrictions
- Quality control and licensor approval provisions
- Royalty structure and audit rights
NIL & Athlete IP
- Athlete name and nickname trademark registration
- NIL licensing agreement drafting and review
- Brand endorsement agreement IP provisions
- Right of publicity counseling under Florida law
- Unauthorized likeness use response
Who we serve
IP Protection for
every type of creator and business
Every business and creator has intellectual property worth protecting. Prince Legal serves clients across industries and at every stage of growth.
Startups & Small Businesses
Build your brand on a protected foundation before you invest in marketing. Early trademark registration prevents costly rebranding down the road.
Creators & Content Producers
Photographers, writers, designers, videographers, and digital creators who need to protect their work and control how it is used and licensed.
Athletes & Personal Brands
College and professional athletes building NIL income streams who need their name, nickname, and brand protected before signing endorsement deals.
Established Businesses
Companies facing copycat brands, unauthorized use of their marks, or needing to expand trademark protection into new product lines or markets.
Flat-Fee packages
Transparent pricing.
No billing surprises.
Common IP services are available at flat fees. USPTO filing fees are separate and paid directly to the government.
Clearance Search
$350
For businesses and individuals who want to know if their mark is available before committing to registration.
- Full USPTO TESS database search
- Common law and internet search
- Written clearance opinion
- Risk assessment and filing recommendations
Trademark Registration
$850
Full trademark registration service from clearance through registration for one mark in one class. USPTO filing fee is separate.
- Full clearance search included
- USPTO application drafting and filing
- One Office Action response included
- Publication monitoring
- Registration certificate procurement
- Maintenance reminder service
Copyright Registration
$300
For creators and businesses registering original works with the U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright Office fee is separate.
- Work type assessment and strategy
- Copyright Office application preparation
- Filing and tracking through registration
- Certificate of registration delivery
- Basic licensing counseling included
* USPTO filing fees range from $250–$350 per class depending on application type. Copyright Office fees are $45–$65 for most registrations. Additional class filings are quoted separately.
Frequently asked questions
Common IP Law
questions answered
What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright?
A trademark protects brand identifiers — names, logos, slogans, and marks that identify the source of goods or services. A copyright protects original works of authorship — written content, artwork, photography, software, and other creative expression. They serve different purposes and often both apply to the same business. For example, a brand's logo can be both trademarked (as a source identifier) and protected by copyright (as an original artistic work).
Do I need to register my trademark to have rights?
No — trademark rights arise through use in commerce, not registration. However, unregistered (common law) rights are limited to the geographic area where you actually use the mark. Federal registration with the USPTO gives you nationwide priority, the right to use the ® symbol, the ability to record the mark with U.S. Customs to block infringing imports, and a legal presumption of ownership that makes enforcement significantly easier and less expensive.
How long does trademark registration take?
The USPTO trademark registration process typically takes 8–14 months from application to registration, assuming no significant issues arise. If the USPTO issues an Office Action — a formal refusal or request for clarification — responding and resolving the issue adds time. Intent-to-use applications have an additional step requiring a Statement of Use once the mark is actually in commerce, which can add several months. Prince Legal monitors and manages the entire process.
Someone is using my brand name - what can I do?
The first step depends on whether you have a registered trademark or only common law rights. With a registration, enforcement is significantly stronger and less expensive. Typical steps include sending a cease and desist letter demanding the infringing party stop use, which resolves many disputes without litigation. If the infringing party has filed a trademark application, we can file an opposition at the TTAB to block it. For ongoing infringement after notice, litigation or a licensing negotiation may be appropriate. Prince Legal evaluates the best path based on your specific situation.
Does my business name registration with Florida protect my brand?
No. Registering your business name with the Florida Division of Corporations (forming an LLC or corporation) does not give you trademark rights. It simply prevents another entity from registering the exact same business name in Florida's corporate database — it provides no brand protection, does not stop others from using the name commercially, and has no effect outside Florida. Trademark registration is a separate legal process through the USPTO that provides actual brand protection.