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Welcome To TKA Law Firm

We are an experienced business transactions and intellectual property (IP) firm helping promising companies prepare for exponential growth. Whether it’s contract drafting and negotiations, mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financing or protecting your trademarks, copyright, or trade secrets, we can handle it. We’re happy to serve as your fractional general counsel, with a dedicated and experienced attorney as a trusted member of your team.

We offer an extensive variety of business transactions and intellectual property law services to companies and attorneys seeking assistance on behalf of their clients. For most intellectual property law matters, we are able to assist clients located in any state in the U.S. or in any country in the world. Our services include:

Fractional General Counsel
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Venture Capital Financing
Merger & Acquisitions
Commercial Agreements
Technology Agreements
Business Formation
Trademark Search and Clearance Services
Trademark Application Preparation

Trademark Office Action Responses
Trademark Assignment
Trademark Licensing
Trademark Monitoring
Trademark Maintenance/Renewals
Trade Secrets Protection
Copyright Registration
Copyright Enforcement

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Who We Are

Meet Shakera Thompson, founder of TKA Law Firm. Shakera founded the firm to help companies take proactive measures to protect their businesses and brands.

Shakera focuses her practice on business transactions and intellectual property and advises on a variety of matters ranging from business setup to exit strategies, including business contracts, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well as brand protection.

Business Law

We advise on a number of business law matters, including forming, operating, funding, and buying or selling a business. We help clients choose the most appropriate entity for the business they are establishing and work with clients to make sure ongoing business matters are in order.

Mergers and Acquisitions

It is essential to not only work with an experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyer to draft and negotiate M&A transaction documents, but also in connection with due diligence.

Contract Law

It is essential to work with a contract law attorney to be sure you have a legally enforceable contract. A contract law attorney can also help make sure that your obligations under a contract are appropriate.

Trade Secrets

Trade secrets can give your company a competitive edge, setting your company apart from others in the industry. As a result, it is important to work with a trade secrets attorney to protect this valuable information.

Business Formation

Choosing a business entity affects matters including how ownership is allocated, management of the company, future financing and tax considerations. We can help with choosing and forming the most appropriate entity for your business.

Intellectual Property Law

We advise businesses on protecting some of their most valuable assets – their intellectual property. We help clients with a number of intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, and trade secrets protection.

Trademark Law

We advise businesses on protecting some of their most valuable assets – their brands. We help clients with a number of trademark matters, including conducting trademark searches and preparing trademark applications, as well as with trademark maintenance and licensing to protect business names, logos, phrases and slogans.

Copyright Law

We advise businesses on protecting their creative assets. S company’s creative assets are integral to establishing its unique identity and distinguishing the company in the market, so it is important to work with an experienced copyright lawyer to protect these assets.

Venture Capital Financing

Venture capital financing is often an attractive option for promising early-stage companies looking to position their company for growth and success. It is important to work with an experienced venture capital attorney to not only draft and negotiate venture capital financing documents, but also in connection with due diligence for the transaction.

Let us know how we can help.

We provide business transaction and intellectual property services tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Whether you are negotiating a contract, trying to choose and protect a business name, or trying to obtain funding or sell your business, we can help.

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Trademark Registration

Comprehensive Trademark Clearance Search
Consultation with an Attorney
Preparing and Filing a Trademark Application
Responding to Procedural/Non-Substantive Office Actions
Regular Updates During Pending Trademark Application
Post-Registration Checklist

Our Trademark Registration Process

Phase 1: Comprehensive Trademark Clearance Search

Once you engage the firm and complete the intake process, we will conduct a comprehensive trademark clearance search. We work hard to pinpoint possible issues with the trademark you are seeking on the front end, before filing a trademark application.
Phase 2: Legal Opinion and Consultation with an Attorney

Within approximately one week of beginning work on your matter, we will provide the comprehensive trademark clearance search results and a legal opinion regarding the results of the search. The legal opinion will include an attorney opinion on the likelihood of successful trademark registration. You can then schedule a time to speak with an attorney regarding the search results, legal opinion or any questions you have about the process.
Phase 3: Filing the Trademark Application

With your approval, an experienced trademark attorney will prepare your trademark application for your review. We understand the complexities of trademark applications and carefully draft your application aiming for the greatest likelihood of successful registration. Once you approve the draft trademark application, we will file with the USPTO.

Business FAQ's

What legal risks should I be aware of when operating a business?

Operating a business has various legal risks, including contract disputes, employment claims, intellectual property infringement, regulatory compliance issues, and liability for accidents or injuries. Conducting risk assessments and developing strategies can help mitigate these risks.

What is business law, and why is it important for startups and other companies?

Business law encompasses the laws and regulations that govern business operations and commercial transactions. It’s essential for companies to understand business law to ensure compliance with legal requirements, protect their rights and interests, and minimize legal risks in their business activities.

Trademark FAQ’s

Why should I register a trademark?

Registering your trademark protects your brand. While you do receive some benefits when you begin using your trademark, a trademark registration provides greater legal remedies to prevent others from using brands that could be confused with yours.

What should I do first, register my business or trademark my business name?

The answer in most cases is both, you want to register your business and trademark the business name around the same time. Ideally, you want to do a comprehensive trademark clearance search and file a trademark application to protect your business name. It's also generally preferable to hold the trademark in the name of your business to add value to the business and specifically hold the trademark in the name of your registered business to limit your personal liability. Of course, you should consult an attorney about your individual situation.

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