US Trademark Attorney for Business Owners & Thought Leaders
Built to Last.
Protected to Prove it.
Trademark law is full of nuance you don't see coming. I help business owners and thought leaders cut through the complexity and pursue protection that's done right the first time, so you're not rebuilding it later
2008
Practicing law since
100%
Trademark law, nothing else
1:1
No paralegals, no handoffs
MEET CHELSEA
The lawyer who's also been the business owner.
Chelsea Fournier, trademark attorney & entrepreneur
I started practicing law in 2008, working mostly with business owners. It must have rubbed off on me, because here's what else I've been up to since:
- Coaching business owners, and growing into a decade-long consulting practice
- Joining the founding team of a brick-and-mortar startup (and winning a business plan competition along the way)
- Co-founding a small business law firm, and later an online marketing agency
Every one of those paths came back to the same thing: helping business owners build something that holds up.
Now I'm back, practicing exclusively trademark law. If I've learned anything from being in the trenches as an entrepreneur, it's that what you build has to be protected in order to be sustainable.
Brand protection matters more than ever as AI changes how fast a name, a brand, or an idea can be copied or confused.
BUILT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS LIKE YOU
Wherever you are in growing a brand,
your name is on the line.
A lot of my clients are experts who wouldn't necessarily call themselves one. Amazing at what they do, and looking to grow a sustainable business of impact and value. If this sounds like you, part of that future growth should include a trademark strategy.
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The Business Owner
Launching a new product or location, you need to know the path is clear before investing in signage, labeling, or marketing plans.
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The Service Provider
Operating under your own name or a larger brand, tied to a geography by licensing or serving clients globally online. Understanding those nuances is the key.
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The Thought Leader
Building around your reputation, knowledge, and expertise. It's essential to think ahead about how programs, keynotes, and signature offers are named and protected.
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Different starting points. Same need: a trademark strategy that actually fits how you do business.
One continuous path, from idea to protected.
Most clients come to me before they've filed anything; some find me mid-process, in need of someone to take it the rest of the way. Either way, the work follows the same arc.
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Strategy Consultation
We talk through what you're building and what's worth protecting.
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Clearance Search
A thorough search confirms the path is actually open before you invest further.
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Application
Your application is prepared and filed with the USPTO, done right the first time.
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Registration
Once the USPTO approves it, your mark is federally registered.
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Maintenance
The relationship doesn't end. A trademark has to be maintained and renewed to stay protected, and I stay on as the one watching out for your business.
Learn From Me
Trademarks With Chelsea
You don't need to become a trademark expert. You just need to understand enough to make a smart call for your brand. That's what this podcast is for: real conversations that turn trademark law into something you can actually use.
Trademark Law Blog
Get basic trademark questions answered by an attorney (and entrepreneur). Understand the benefits, cost, and process of trademark registration in the US.
WHY CLIENTS TRUST TRADEMARKS WITH CHELSEA
When you work with me,
you work with me.
No paralegals, no handoffs. One person, paying attention to your business the way you do. Here's what that's looked like for the people I've worked with.
"Chelsea has been our go-to when any of our clients are in need of trademark assistance. Her speed, quality of work, thoroughness and integrity are next to none. I trust her advice explicitly and she has been an amazing asset to have working with our team."
"Chelsea is helping us with establishing a new Trademark name for our product line. Even after the initial meeting, it was clear that she has a deep understanding of this process. She provided us thorough research, detailed feedback, and expert advice."
The next step is a conversation
Ready to legally protect
what you've built?
Whether you're just starting to think about a trademark or ready to move forward, the next step is the same conversation. Let's talk through where you are, what you're building, and what protecting it could look like.