For our Trademark Clearance Searches, we typically:

conduct a Boolean search in many, many databases;
collate and review search results;
deliver results with informal opinion regarding trademark-ability; and
remain in communication with client as needed, including informal legal opinion if requested.

For our Trademark Applications, we typically:

resolve intent-to-use vs. actual use issues;
resolve ownership issues;
prepare and file a trademark application;
take responsibility for and receive application into our docketing systems;
watch over deadlines, especially checking application status every 6 months;
receive any Office Action or communication(s) & forward to client with our recommendation(s); and
remain in communication with client as needed, especially providing regular status reports.

For our Trademark Statements of Use, we typically:

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In our U. S. Trademark Office Action Responses, we typically:

conduct an analysis of the office action, the cited trademarks, and any rejections or objections of the examiner;
consult with the client regarding office action, any rejections or objections of the examiner, and the impact of altering or clarifying the trademark;
determine amendments and arguments to overcome the rejections of the examiner;
prepare supplementary documents, as appropriate;
prepare a response; and
file the response with the USPTO.

In our Trademark Appeals, we typically:

conduct an analysis of the file history, prior cited trademarks, and any outstanding rejections or objections of the examiner;
consult with the client the outstanding rejections or objections of the examiner, such as the “likelihood of confusion” with another trademark; the descriptiveness of a mark, etc.;
determine amendments and arguments to put before the Appeal Board to overcome the rejections of the examiner;
prepare supplementary documents, such as, affidavits, consent to register agreements, etc., as appropriate;
prepare a notice of appeal and an appeal brief; and
file the notice of appeal and the appeal brief with the USPTO.

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