Hawkes Law, APLC - San Diego, CA

Hawkes Law, APLC is a San Diego based law firm founded by attorney Karen M. Hawkes. Ms. Hawkes is a highly experienced Trademark, Copyright and Business attorney.

Ms. Hawkes focuses her practice on the protection and enforcement of brands by filing and registering federal trademarks, as well as federal copyrights. Our team explains to clients how trademarks can be used to protect their business marks, slogans, and services or products. We guide them through the process of acquiring trademarks, examining the mark name to identify potential issues and helping them prepare the applications and gather the necessary information. Ms. Hawkes represents individuals, start-ups and well established businesses of all sizes. Ms. Hawkes also practices business law and forms business entities, drafts and negotiates contracts, and advises clients on privacy policies and disclaimers.

At Hawkes Law, APLC, we understand the time, effort and sacrifice our clients put into building their brand names and setting themselves apart from their competitors. Ms. Hawkes is highly experienced in prosecuting and defending claims involving federal trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition and Lanham Act violations. Ms. Hawkes has substantial experience in prosecuting and defending Oppositions and Cancellation Proceeding actions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and in state and federal courts. In addition, Ms. Hawkes provides advice on advertising substantiation in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission and rights of publicity. Ms. Hawkes frequently drafts and responds to cease and desist letters.

Establishing safeguards on clients' behalf, our team at Hawkes Law works to help them avoid potential infringement and other intellectual property disputes. Should other individuals or businesses threaten the integrity or originality of our clients' brands, however, we are prepared to go to court to defend their trademark or copyright protections.