Kenneth L. Kunkle provides assistance in a variety of trademark and service mark matters across Minnesota and nation. Some examples include:
- Knockout Searches.
- Infringement opinions.
- Federal registrations.
- Responding to USPTO Office Actions.
- Responding to Opposition Proceedings.
- State registrations.
- Advising clients on the proper use of trademarks.
- Advising on the importance of enforcement.
- Preparing and negotiating license agreements.
Representative Experience
Consulting with Private Label Hair Care Products Distributor
Providing Identity
Protecting Consultant’s Future Business
My client, a small hair-salon venturing into private labeled hair care products, needed assistance in choosing a mark. I consulted with the client regarding what makes a good mark and performed knock-out searches to advise them on which marks would be strongest in their market.
Providing Identity
A developer of enterprise software, sold nationally to the petroleum industry adopted marks for its products and services. Acting as general counsel for the company, I file and prosecute the client’s trademark applications.
Protecting Consultant’s Future Business
My client, a computer coding consultant with international recognition for his expertise, was contracted to provide high level services to a major software manufacturer. I negotiated the terms and conditions of his agreement (including non-compete and non disclosure agreements). I worked to ensure that he was fairly compensated and that his representation would not hamper his ability to compete against the company on future endeavors.