International Law Firms
Clear, strategic US trademark guidance for international attorneys and agents
Katz Group serves as a trusted US resource for international law firms seeking to protect intellectual property rights in the United States and coordinate broader strategies for international clients. Our firm helps non-US counsel navigate the complexities of the US intellectual property system with practical guidance, responsive communication and recommendations aligned with the client’s business objectives.
Practical US trademark guidance
When your client receives a US trademark provisional refusal, you need answers you can trust, costs you can explain and a strategy that supports your client’s business goals.
Katz Group helps foreign counsel and their clients understand what a US refusal really means, what options are available and what it may take to move forward — before costs escalate, timing narrows or expectations get out of alignment.
Clarity from the outset is an obstacle to surprises
The US trademark system is one of the most complex in the world. A refusal that appears straightforward at first can quickly raise larger questions about cost, timing, business risk and potential disputes.
That is why we start with a complete, no-cost, no-obligation assessment designed to give you and your client clear, practical guidance from the outset.
Our goal is simple: help you advise your client with confidence and avoid unpleasant surprises later.
Our assessment focuses on the questions clients care about most:
- Options to move the application forward
- Budgets for each option, including predictable flat-fee alternatives where appropriate
- Risk assessment for each option, including likelihood of success, timing considerations and downstream exposure
- Recommendations tied to the client’s business goals for the mark and the broader brand strategy
Because surprises can cost more than money
No one likes surprises in legal spend, legal strategy or legal outcomes.
Unexpected developments can undermine a client’s trust in the process and in their counsel. Brand owners are often frustrated when they feel their lawyers are not listening, when disputes are pushed toward litigation too quickly or when billing structures and layers of staffing make the matter feel opaque.
We aim to be the opposite.
Responsive. Clear. Efficient. Aligned with the client’s objectives.
Client Testimonial
“We are delighted with
the results.”
Working with international counsel requires a high degree of trust, especially when
navigating the nuances of the USPTO. With over 30 years of specialized
experience at the USPTO, the strategic advice and seamless registration support
that Julie provided to our international clients has been invaluable. Although we
have only recently begun our collaboration, her depth of expertise and
clear communication made an immediate, positive impact on our trademark
practice. We are delighted with the results and look forward to a long-standing
partnership.”
Lucas Maldonado D. Latini and Guilherme Braguim
Founding Partners
Maldonado Latini e Braguim AdvogadosUS trademark refusal counsel with business sense
Not every refusal should be handled the same way. Some matters call for a straightforward response. Others require a broader view of business risk, enforcement posture, coexistence concerns or settlement strategy.
If the refusal posture suggests a possible opposition or inter-partes dispute, we help clients understand the practical realities early. In the US, oppositions can function much like full-scale litigation under federal-style procedures. Survey evidence can play a significant role and costs can rise quickly.
Where appropriate, we look for ways to reduce expense and uncertainty, including early settlement strategies and other practical paths to resolution.
Strategies that reduce cost and uncertainty
As an initial step, we often evaluate whether it makes sense to approach the other side and seek a mutual suspension while the parties explore resolution before a substantive response is filed, where procedure allows.
That assessment may include review of:
- The client’s naming history and development of the mark
- Current and planned use, channels of trade, customer profiles and marketing materials
- Prior agreements, coexistence arrangements or third-party communications
- Related refusals, oppositions or disputes in other countries
- The business importance of the mark and the client’s preferred outcome
This approach helps ensure that legal strategy supports commercial priorities — not the other way around.
Predictable fees where possible
Once we review the refusal, we can provide a flat-fee quotation tailored to the issues presented.
We believe clarity around fees is part of good client service. The more predictable the process, the easier it is for you to advise your client with confidence.
A steady partner for foreign counsel and brand owners
We work with foreign counsel who want a reliable US trademark partner for thoughtful analysis, efficient execution and practical recommendations their clients can understand.
Whether the matter involves prosecution, enforcement, licensing or litigation, we bring strategic judgment and straightforward communication to every stage of the process.
Request a USPTO refusal assessment
If your client has received a USPTO provisional refusal, we would be pleased to review the notice and provide a complimentary assessment with practical next steps.
Get clear answers early — and avoid surprises later.
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