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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

577 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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Neil G.

Neil Gandhi

330 reviews
Neil Ghandhi has 12 years of experience as a corporate attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. Neil received his legal degree from the Fordham University School of Law. Neil is experienced in securities and finances, and often assists startup companies overcome legal obstacles. He has been the chief legal officer at ComicsVerse.com since December 2015, as well as the managing attorney at his own legal office since January 2014.
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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

325 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

256 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

166 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Rebecca S.

Rebecca Stacker

100 reviews
From working at leading international law firms to launching multiple businesses, the team of Attorneys at Atlas Road Advisors have practiced at the intersection of busines... read more
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Heather N.

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

30 reviews
Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., CIPM joined UpCounsel in August 2025. She is a powerhouse legal advisor to founders, executives, and scaling companies looking for legal and... read more
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Michael M.

Michael Miller

18 reviews
Michael B. Miller is an international corporate, start-up and technology attorney focused on artificial intelligence, privacy, web platforms, contracts, acquisitions and ca... read more
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Vincent V.

Vincent Van Houden

16 reviews
I’m a Harvard Law graduate and New York-licensed attorney with experience advising startups, founders, and creative professionals on business formation, contracts, and inte... read more
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Ken E.

Ken Emanuelson

11 reviews
Over 20 years of experience securing, prosecuting and asserting his clients’ intellectual property rights. Specializing in a wide variety of intellectual property assets... read more
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Our experienced Washington DC trademark attorneys & lawyers represent individuals and businesses with everything they need to secure and protect their trademarks. Our attorneys can help individuals with everything from trademark clearance searches to determine whether the desired mark is available for adoption, use, and registration. By reviewing the search reports thoroughly, they can conclusively determine the extent to which a mark is already being used and the potential success of filing a trademark.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 36 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Delaware

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"I had a great experience working with Jake Siciliano. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and always responsive. Communication was clear and efficient throughout the entire process, and all deadlines were met without any issues. Jake provided practical, well-structured legal guidance and made complex matters easy to understand. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and competent attorney."

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Wilmington, DE,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

US Trademark Filing

Jake Siciliano

"Thank you for helping me filling the TM. It all went smoothly."

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Wilmington, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Search ManaWater

Ross Brandborg

"Great job is always!"

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Dover, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Ross Brandborg

"Very straight forward and responsive."

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Wilmington, DE,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"Very fast but thorough. Takes time to explain things, but doesn’t waste time."

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Dover, DE,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consultation with Intellectual Property/Copyright Lawyer Needed

Ali Shalchi

"Ali gave us valuable advice tailored to our case. Communication was clear and professional. We recommend him to others for intellectual property matters."

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Bear, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Other Trademark & Copyright Matter sou

Ross Brandborg

"Ross is very responsive and has effectively navigated our trademark application submissions"

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Wilmington, DE,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"It was a pleasure to work with Jake, and we would be happy to work with him again for future trademark proceedings."

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Newark, DE,

Niq Howard
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Niq Howard

"This is my second time working with Mr. Niq Howard. He is very professional and gets the job done."

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Dover, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Services

Ross Brandborg

"I'm once again very happy with Ross' job and patience, and would definitely love to continue working with him."

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Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"Excellent experience!"

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New Castle, DE,

Matthew Goings, Esq.
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Matthew Goings, Esq.

"Matthew was very easy to talk to and explained everything clearly and concisely."

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Bear, DE,

Alexis Saenz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Alexis Saenz

"We have completed a second project with Alexis. Everything was great. We'll be happy to continue our cooperation in the future."

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Lewes, DE,

Liz Oliner
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Standard US Trademark Package

Liz Oliner

"It was a really great experience with the registration process, She explained everything and cleared all doubts related to trademark registration."

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Newark, DE,

Ross Brandborg
4.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Zya & Ameko

Ross Brandborg

"I give him 5 stars, but it would not let me press the 5th one. He's very quick to respond and has a cool vibe. Gives the exact answer to your question without being drawn out. Straight to the point."

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Dover, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Ross Brandborg

"Very punctual. Gives his honest Opinion. Makes himself available when you need to talk."

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Dover, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Ross Brandborg

"Very through and honest trademark search report. Would definitely use Ross' services in the future."

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Liz Oliner
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Liz Oliner

"Great Service!"

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Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Ross Brandborg

"Excellent attorney."

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Newark, DE,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Transfer Trademark

Ross Brandborg

"Ross helped us perfectly!"

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Newark, DE,

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  • The strength and distinctiveness of a trademark significantly affect protection.
  • Actual confusion isn’t required but can strongly support a claim.
  • Intent, marketing overlap, and buyer sophistication influence the decision.
  • Businesses can reduce confusion risk through strategic branding and searches.

What Are Likelihood of Confusion Factors?

Likelihood of confusion factors are the legal standards used to determine whether trademark infringement has occurred. The factors are also used as one of several tests conducted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to determine whether a trademark application is approved.

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  • U.S. law applies the triple identity test and the all-elements rule, while defenses like the vitiation rule and file wrapper estoppel limit its scope.
  • Hypothetical claims are used to balance DOE against prior art and prevent overbroad enforcement.
  • The reverse doctrine of equivalents can protect defendants when an accused device achieves the same result but in a fundamentally different way.
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