Given that Master Key IP currently has attorneys licensed to practice in California and Tennessee, we are capable of assisting you with obtaining a state trademark registration in one of those states should the need ever arise.

Specifically, if you never intend to offer your goods or services outside the state of California or Tennessee, yet you still want to have more than just common law trademark protection, a California or Tennessee state trademark registration might be the best option for you. However, you must begin providing those goods/services under the mark before you can apply for a California or Tennessee state trademark registration.

Please note that if you are planning on doing any business across state lines (i.e., offering your goods and/or services to customers in at least one other state via brick-and-mortar stores, catalogs, the Internet, etc.), either directly or through an authorized licensee, it is highly advisable to consider a federal trademark registration instead, which would afford you nationwide trademark protection. You would also enjoy expanded legal powers, such as the ability to stop competitors anywhere in the United States (and all U.S. territories) from using confusingly similar marks in connection with the same or similar goods/services.

If you are interested in obtaining a California or Tennesee state trademark registration, or simply would like more information, we invite you to call 888-789-5789 or email us to schedule your FREE initial consultation, during which we can explain the trademark registration process and costs to you in more detail, determine which type of protection would be best in your particular situation, and answer any follow-up questions that you may have.