Kunkle Law PLC provides assistance in a variety of trademark and service mark matters to help you avoid many of the most common pitfalls.   Services include:

• Knockout Searches.
• Clearance opinions.
• Federal trademark registrations.
• Responding to USPTO Office Actions.
• Responding to Opposition Proceedings.
• State trademark registrations.
• International Registration / Madrid filings
• Advising clients on proper trademark use.
• Advising on the importance of enforcement.
• Representation in UDRP/ Domain name disputes
• Preparing and negotiating trademark license agreements.

I advise clients in a variety copyright related matters – from providing infringement, fair use, and public domain opinions, to registrations and licensing.  I enjoy helping people manage and protect their creative works.

 Ken works with clients from across the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area, through-out Minnesota and across the globe. Some examples of how he helps his clients include:

• Submitting and responding to online Take-Down requests
• Providing opinions on the applicability of Fair Use
• Licensing and sale of copyright protected materials
• Registration of copyrights
• Responding to demand letters and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes.

Artist and entertainers often have the same legal needs as other business, but sometimes the issues are unique to their industry or art. I understand these differences and I am prepared to handle them in the way that helps you build your business and career.

Services include:

• Reviewing and drafting entertainment and media contracts
• Counseling clients regarding licensing of rights
• Registration of copyrights
• Reviewing and vetting media content
• Providing fair-use opinions
• Formation of business ventures
• Preparation of recording and publishing agreements
• and all other issues affecting the artist or entertainer

I assist start-up companies in deciding on a business form that is right for them, whether employee agreements are needed, and with all other legal issue affecting their business. Services include:

• Preparing Limited Liability Company, corporate, and partnership formations
• Counseling clients on branding and trademark issues
• Preparation and negotiation of licensing agreements
• Preparing and reviewing buy-sell agreements
• Consulting with clients on confidentiality agreements
• Defending and enforcing non-compete agreements
• And all other services needed by new and existing businesses