A trademark attorney admitted in New York.
Modern Mark’s founding attorney is admitted in New York. The firm works with New York City and New York State brands virtually.
Modern Mark is a virtual trademark and intellectual property law firm. Its founding attorney, Victoria Smolyar, is admitted in New York, New Jersey, and Texas. The firm serves New York City and New York State clients remotely.
Trademark and copyright work is federal, so the firm represents New York businesses before the USPTO. It also forms New York LLCs, corporations and non-profits and drafts business contracts under New York law.
Do I need a New York attorney for a trademark?
No, not for a federal filing. Any US-licensed attorney can file with the USPTO. A New York license matters for work under New York law, such as state registration, contracts and forming the business.
Should I register my trademark with New York State?
A New York registration from the Department of State protects the mark in New York only, so a brand selling online or in other states usually needs federal registration.
Can you form my New York LLC too?
Yes, including the operating agreement New York requires and the publication requirement that follows formation.
Do you have a New York office?
Modern Mark is a virtual firm based in Spring, Texas, and New York clients usually work with the firm by video, phone and email. In special circumstances, Victoria can meet clients in person in Manhattan, by appointment only.
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More questions.
Q01Do you work with NYC fashion and apparel brands?
Yes. Apparel is one of the most trademark-intensive industries. See the apparel guide for the issues that come up most.
Q02Do you handle New York business contracts?
Yes. The firm drafts contracts and forms entities for New York businesses, and for Texas businesses too.
Services.
Trademark Registration
A clearance search and strategy before a USPTO filing that holds up.
Trademark Enforcement
Cease-and-desist letters, takedowns, UDRP, cancellations and monitoring.
Copyright
Copyright registration, DMCA takedowns when work is copied, and licensing.
Business Contracts
Custom contracts designed to hold up.
Business Formation
The right entity, filed correctly, in nearly any state.
Marketing Compliance
FTC and FDA review of ads, product claims and influencer deals.
Fractional General Counsel
A lawyer on speed-dial, without a full-time hire.
Trademark Monitoring
A year-round watch for copycat filings, with monthly attorney reviews.
Trademark Licensing & Monetization
Licensing, assignments, franchising and co-branding deals that turn a brand into income.
Business Legacy & Estate Planning
Plan who owns and runs the business, and the brand, after you.
IP Litigation
Trademark, copyright and trade secret disputes, taken to court when a letter isn’t enough.
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