Welcome To TKA Law Firm

We are an experienced business transactions and intellectual property (IP) firm helping promising companies prepare for exponential growth. Whether it’s trademarks, business formation, contract drafting and negotiations, mergers & acquisitions or venture capital financing, we can handle it. We’re happy to serve as your outside general counsel, with a dedicated and experienced attorney as a trusted member of your team.

We offer an extensive variety of business law and trademark law services to companies and attorneys seeking assistance on behalf of their clients. For trademark law matters, we are able to assist clients located in any state in the U.S. or in any country in the world. Our services include:

  • Business formation
  • Contract drafting and negotiations
  • Venture capital financing
  • Merger & Acquisitions
  • Trademark Search and Clearance Services
  • Trademark Application Preparation
  • Trademark Office Action Responses
  • Trademark Assignment
  • Trademark Licensing
  • Trademark Monitoring
  • Trademark Maintenance/Renewals
  • Trademark Opposition Proceedings
  • Trademark Cancellation Proceedings
  • Copyright Registration

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Who We Are

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Meet Shakera Thompson, founder of TKA Law Firm. Shakera founded the firm to help startups take proactive measures to protect their businesses and brands.

Shakera focuses her practice on business transactions and intellectual property and advises on a variety of matters ranging from business setup to exit strategies, including business contracts, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well as brand protection.

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Business Law

We advise on a number of business law matters, including forming, operating, funding and buying or selling a business. We help clients choose the most appropriate entity for the business they are establishing and work with clients to make sure ongoing business matters are in order.

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Business Formation

Choosing a business entity affects matters including how ownership is allocated, management of the company, future financing and tax considerations. We can help with choosing and forming the most appropriate entity for your business.

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Contract Law

It is essential to work with a contract law attorney to be sure you have a legally enforceable contract. A contract law attorney can also help make sure that your obligations under a contract are appropriate.

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Trademark Law

Trademark Law

We advise businesses on protecting some of their most valuable assets – their brands. We help clients with a number of trademark matters, including conducting trademark searches and preparing trademark applications, as well as with trademark maintenance and licensing to protect business names, logos, phrases and slogans.

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Venture Capital Financing

Venture Capital Financing

Venture capital financing is often an attractive option for promising early-stage companies looking to position their company for growth and success. It is important to work with an experienced venture capital attorney to not only draft and negotiate venture capital financing documents, but also in connection with due diligence for the transaction.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and Acquisitions

It is essential to not only work with an experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyer to draft and negotiate M&A transaction documents, but also in connection with buyer due diligence.

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Let us know how we can help

Let us know how we can help.

We provide business transaction and intellectual property services tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Whether you are trying to choose and protect a business name, negotiating a contract or trying to obtain funding or sell your business, we can help.

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Trademark Registration

  • Comprehensive Trademark Clearance Search
  • Consultation with an Attorney
  • Preparing and Filing a Trademark Application
  • Responding to Procedural/Non-Substantive Office Actions
  • Regular Updates During Pending Trademark Application
  • Post-Registration Checklist

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Business FAQ's

Why should I form a business entity?

There are many benefits to forming a business entity. Some include:
  • Limited liability. Forming a business entity limits personal liability. In other words, if something goes wrong with the business, your personal assets outside of the business are protected.
  • Authenticity. Forming a business entity shows your commitment to the business and in many cases increases opportunities with potential clients and investors.
  • Predictability. When you form a business entity, you address important issues such as percentage of ownership, capital contributions and management of the company. Addressing these issues during formation minimizes the likelihood of conflict down the line.
  • Tax benefits. There may be tax benefits depending on the type of business entity you choose.

Which business entity should I choose?

This decision will vary depending on a number of factors including the type of business, desired level of ease for administration of the business, potential future investment in the business and desired tax treatment. We would be happy to work with you in choosing the best option.

Trademark FAQ’s

What is a trademark?

A trademark is essentially a brand name and may include a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination of these items. A trademark identifies the source of goods and differentiates the goods of one seller from those of other sellers. A service mark is similar to a trademark except that it identifies and differentiates the source of services (vs. goods). The term trademark is commonly used to refer to both types of marks.

Why should I register a trademark?

Registering your trademark protects your brand. While you do receive some benefits when you begin using your trademark, a trademark registration provides greater legal remedies to prevent others from using brands that could be confused with yours.
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