Practical Legal Solutions
Transforming Complex Law into Clear Solutions
Legal challenges shouldn't leave you feeling lost in a maze of complicated terminology and confusing procedures. At ABSimmons Law, we believe that effective legal representation begins with genuine understanding—yours and ours. Our approach transforms the traditionally intimidating legal process into a collaborative journey where you remain informed, empowered, and confident throughout. We translate complex legal concepts into straightforward language that connects with your real-world situation, ensuring every decision you make is based on complete comprehension rather than confusion.
Experience That Delivers Understanding
Years of dedicated practice across diverse legal disciplines have taught us that knowledge without communication creates barriers rather than solutions. Our extensive experience includes direct collaboration with the USPTO and the Copyright Office, giving us insights that we readily share with our clients in terms that actually make sense.
We've discovered that the most successful legal outcomes emerge when clients truly understand their options, the potential consequences of different approaches, and the strategic reasoning behind our recommendations. This philosophy drives every conversation we have and every strategy we develop.
Strategic Partnership, Not Just Legal Service
Success in legal matters requires more than expertise—it demands partnership. At ABSimmons Law, we view every client relationship as a collaborative alliance where your goals become our roadmap and your concerns guide our strategy development.
Our process begins with comprehensive listening. We invest time in understanding not just the legal aspects of your situation, but the personal and professional context that makes your case unique. This foundation allows us to craft approaches that align with your specific objectives while addressing the legal requirements that will determine your outcome. We then work alongside you to develop strategies that feel both legally sound and personally right for your circumstances. Every recommendation comes with clear explanations of why we believe it serves your interests and how it fits into your broader goals.
Building Confidence Through Clarity
Legal uncertainty breeds anxiety, but informed decision-making creates confidence. Our commitment extends beyond simply handling your legal matter—we focus on ensuring you understand the process, the options available, and the rationale behind our strategic recommendations. When you work with ABSimmons Law, you receive regular updates delivered in language that connects with your experience rather than legal jargon that obscures meaning. We believe that educated clients make better decisions, and better decisions lead to stronger outcomes.
Your Success Starts With One Conversation
Every significant legal journey begins with a single step: honest conversation about your situation and objectives. We invite you to experience our approach firsthand through a free 15-minute consultation where we can discuss your specific needs and explore how our collaborative approach might benefit your situation.
During this initial conversation, we'll listen to your concerns, provide preliminary insights about your options, and help you understand the potential pathways forward. Most importantly, you'll get a clear sense of how we work and whether our partnership approach aligns with your preferences.
Ready to transform legal complexity into clear action? Contact ABSimmons Law today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation and discover how the right legal partnership can turn your challenges into confident next steps.
Did You Know? (information provided is from sources such as: WIPO Int, US Customs & Borders, USPTO, and Congress.gov)
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Global corporate intangible assets are worth approx. 61.9 trillion USD in 2023, representing nearly 80 trillion USD globally when including all intangible assets, making intellectual property (IP) finance increasingly important for accessing affordable capital that powers economic development.
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recognized that intellectual property rights can be used to secure financing, either by pledging them or transferring rights to cash flows derived from these assets, and that a company's intellectual property can provide an indicator of a firm's value and support financing decisions.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized over 5.1 million handbags/wallets in FY 2024, representing 15.8% of all intellectual property rights (IPR) seizures, with jewelry seizures valued at over $1.6 billion USD, representing 30% of the total value of all IPR seizures.
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Nearly 90% of all CBP IPR seizures come from China and Hong Kong in Fiscal Year 2024, with over 90% of all counterfeit seizures occurring in the international mail and express environments.
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In 2016, The Defend Trade Secrets Act was created to provide a federal civil cause of action for trade-secret misappropriation, allowing owners of trade secrets to sue in federal court when their trade secrets have been misappropriated.
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Theft of trade secrets costs the United States economy between $180 billion and $540 billion each year.
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In fiscal year 2022, the USPTO received approx. 753,926 new trademark application filings, and received approx. 737,018 in 2023. By Q2 2024, the USPTO had already received approx. 367,322 applications for 2024.
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As of Q2 2024, there are approx. 3,218,256 active trademark registrations in the U.S. Trademark Register.
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Copyright & Trademark protection can be obtained internationally through various treaties and agreements.
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The "Madrid Protocol" allows trademark owners to seek protection in multiple countries through a single application. In 2022, the U.S. received over forty thousand trademark applications filed through the Madrid Protocol system.
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The USPTO employs over several hundred trademark examining attorneys to review and process trademark applications.
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USPTO's trademark operations are funded entirely by user fees, not taxpayer dollars.
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A Trademark application can be filed on a mark (logo, service or slogan) that an individual "intends to use" under U.S. trademark law.
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Examiners assigned to trademark applications are attorneys.
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The USPTO requires electronic filings for trademark submissions. However, for an increased fee paper filings are permitted.
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There are numerous Acts and Amendments that make up the United States Copyright laws.
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The United States' agreement with the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and its membership with the World Trade Organization (WTO) obligates the US to provide trade secret protection.
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There is an IP Enforcement Team with a mission to improve IP enforcement and protection both abroad and domestically.
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IP rights add value to a company's branding and overall business valuation.
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Copyrights, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets proceedings fall under federal jurisdiction and rules.
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Only patent attorneys and patent agents are able to prosecute (register) patent applications with the USPTO, however passing the patent bar is not necessary when advising clients on litigation in court related to patent issues and/or patent infringement.
Disclaimer: These statements provided on this page are not a legal point of reference and are purely for informative purpose only. They do not necessarily represent the official position of ABSimmons Law, PLLC.