The Next Generation of Trademark Law
Trademark Counsel for Brands That Matter
We deliver clear, business-minded guidance on trademarks, copyright, domains, and design so you can protect what you’re building and move faster with confidence.
2026 Best Lawyers Trademark Lawyer of the Year Boston
20+
Years in Trademark Practice
U.S.+ International Strategy
Trademark • Copyright • Domains • Designs
About Us
Experienced Trademark Attorneys With a Business-First Approach
At Abreu Karol, we concentrate on the issues that matter to growing and established brands: trademark clearance and filing, portfolio development strategy, enforcement and disputes, plus copyright and domain support. We translate complex rules into clear options and partner closely with clients to choose the practical next step on timelines that work for your business.
Efficient, business-minded trademark counsel.
Responsive, pragmatic guidance.
Senior counsel on every matter.
Award Winning Lawyers
“Trademark protection lives where language, design, and entrepreneurship meet. My craft is turning that complexity into decision-ready guidance.”
- Steve Abreu, Partner
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Explore Our Practice Areas
Brand Protection & IP Services
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Trademark Clearance & Registrability
Knockout and full clearance search results provided with clear risk tiers and registrability guidance, letting you move with confidence.
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Filing & Prosecution (U.S. + International)
Goods and service descriptions and specimens set correctly from the start, coordinated foreign filings via trusted associates, and thoughtful responses to USPTO Office Actions through to registration and maintenance.
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Portfolio Management & Watching
Docketing, renewals, and watch services with plain-English status notes, plus regular audits to keep portfolios aligned with business goals.
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Enforcement & Disputes (TTAB & Online)
Practical playbooks for takedowns, marketplace/social enforcement, demand letters, and TTAB oppositions/cancellations when needed.
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Domains & UDRP
Clearance and adoption guidance, acquisitions and recovery, UDRP strategy and proceedings, and portfolio hygiene to reduce typosquatting, spoofing and misuse.
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Copyright & Trade Dress/Design
Registrations for creative assets, licensing and fair-use guidance, and protection strategies for distinctive product/packaging elements coordinated with your trademark plan.
Built for in-house teams, brands, and foreign associates.
Who We Serve
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Established In-House Trademark & Patent Teams
Specialized trademark support that slots into your workflow—fast clearance, crisp filing strategies, and practical OA responses—plus watching, takedowns, and TTAB opposition and cancellation actions when needed.
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Growth-Stage Brands & Marketing Teams
Naming something new or entering new markets? Starting an entirely new brand? We translate the risk landscape of your new brands into decisions you can act on, with understood timelines and budget clarity.
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Trademark Lawyers around the Globe
We act as your trusted U.S. trademark partner. We coordinate filings, draft office action responses, and report in your preferred format—keeping strategy consistent across markets, and fixed fees per project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common trademark questions
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It’s advisable. A full clearance search will help you determine whether to file, and how to shape the scope of your application, by identifying prior rights of third parties which could affect your legal risk of use of a new trademark, so you can move with confidence.
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Timelines vary with the USPTO based on their backlog and issues that arise, but expect a period of about 12 months or more filing to registration. We’ll map the steps and checkpoints out up front so you know what to expect.
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Don’t ignore it. We’ll assess the claims made and the risk to your business, then outline options available to you based on the facts.
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We offer both project-based pricing and hourly rates, depending on what suits your budget and the scope of the work we are asked to perform. You’ll get a clear quote or estimate before we proceed.