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Biography
I am dedicated to providing Effective, Efficient, Impassioned Legal Advocacy for each and every client. In addition to years of experience as a licensed attorney, I am proud to say I am a successful entrepreneur and currently serve as a mentor for several aspiring entrepreneurs. I believe my unique blend of legal education & practice; international business endeavors; and practical, efficient problem solving allows me to connect with diverse clients seeking efficient assistance. I look forward to a long-standing Attorney-Client relationship and I will do everything within my power to help you achieve your goals.
Education
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- University of Arizona
- B.A. | Journalism
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Professional Experience
- Owner
- Robert E. Wasserman Law Offices
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- Legal Analyst
- Mirama Enterprises, Inc. dba Aroma Housewares Company
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- Legal Intern
- Scales of Justice, LLP
- Legal Intern
- California Western School of Law, California Innocence Project
Speaking Engagements
- Overcoming USPTO Trademark Refusals, Lincoln Heights Entrepreneurs, Los Angeles, CA
- Presentation Topics: Merely descriptive refusal; Likelihood of Confusion refusal; Inadequate specimens use in commerce
Certifications
- Certificate in Global Legal Studies
- Center for Global Legal Studies, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Awards
- CALI Award, Jefferson Medal
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- for Highest Grades in Legal Foundations
- CALI Award, Jefferson Medal
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- for Highest Grades in Mandarin Chinese in Legal Environment
Professional Associations
- State Bar of California  # 323387
- Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
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Fees
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Free Consultation
Free initial 30 minute consultation. - Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Finance, Business Formation, Franchising, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- International Law
- Imports & Exports
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Communications & Internet Law
- Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
- Intellectual Property
Additional Practice Area
- Pro Bono
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Mandarin: Spoken
- Spanish: Spoken
Legal Answers
- Q. Hello there,I have a question. Can a company use the word "MagSafe" for its own product?
- A: It would depend on the type of products. You should expect to be sued if you use "MagSafe" to market goods such as computers, mobile phones, battery packs, electrical cords, etc. For any other goods/services, you should definitely hire an experienced attorney to conduct a thorough clearance search and to possibly apply for Federal TM/SM prior to marketing your products.
- Q. Can I legally sell an image I took of a friends cow without their written consent or do I need a property release?
- A: Yes, you can legally sell the photographs. The practical enforcement of your copyrights, however, is a bit more complex. Recording a collection of a work of photographs with the U.S. Copyright Office should provide you with a useful tool to swiftly remove infringing articles from major online U.S. marketplaces. Good Luck!
- Q. Looking for info on how a city trademarks its slogan. Is there a legal process for this? Ie NYC- City that never sleeps
- A: Such commonly recognized slogans are challenging to register.
A USPTO examiner would very likely issue an office action refusal based on "failure to function as a trademark" because such common slogans are not distinctive and consumers would not clearly identify that a municipality was the originating source of the goods/services in connection with the mark. Having said that, there are many subjective layers to trademark application and prosecution. A good trademark attorney can craft excellent persuasive arguments. The specific facts of the case are essential to crafting said arguments.
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- Website
- Robert E. Wasserman Law Offices Website
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