U.S. Trademark Attorney Needed – Prior Use vs Later Registration (Domain + Brand Conflict)

We are seeking an experienced U.S. trademark attorney to advise on a potential trademark conflict involving prior use, domain ownership, and a later trademark registration by another party for one of our clients whose marketing account we manage

Background (Confidential):Our client has owned a domain name since 2014 and formed a U.S. California corp shortly thereafter using that name.

A separate international company (based in Saudi Arabia) later registered a similar domain (plural variation of the name).

A different U.S.-based company (Michigan) subsequently registered a trademark in 2021 that appears to match or closely resemble our client’s business name and domain.

We are seeking guidance on:

Priority rights based on earlier domain ownership and business use versus a later U.S. trademark registration.

Whether the later trademark registration may be challenged or opposed based on prior use.

Legal risks of continuing to operate under the current name (same/similar name, different branding and domain variations).

Whether multiple entities (U.S. and international) can operate under similar names in this context.

Estimated cost and process for filing a trademark application and/or taking action (e.g., opposition, cancellation, or defense).

Additional (Optional):We may also seek advice on U.S. advertising compliance as it relates to branding and marketing under this name.

Requirements:

Licensed U.S. attorney with strong experience in trademark law

Experience with USPTO filings, office actions, and disputes (opposition/cancellation)

Ability to assess risk and provide clear, practical guidance

To Apply:Please include:

Relevant experience with similar trademark conflicts

Jurisdiction(s) of licensure

Estimated consultation fee or hourly rate

We are initially seeking a consultation, with the potential for ongoing legal engagement.