LEGAL NOTICE & DISCLAIMER

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This website is an advertisement for legal services by Noss & Russell, LLP (“Firm”). Markley is a trade name of Noss & Russell, LLP; it is not a separate law firm or legal entity. All legal services described on this website are provided by Noss & Russell, LLP. The responsible attorney for the content of this site is Sean Russell, California Bar No. 308962. The Firm’s principal office is located at 600 West Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA 92101.

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No Legal Advice

The content of this website — including service descriptions, guides, blog posts, FAQs, and any other informational content — is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney about your specific situation. Trademark outcomes depend on specific facts, the state of the federal register, and applicable law, all of which vary matter by matter. The Firm does not undertake to update content on this website to reflect subsequent legal developments.

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No Attorney-Client Relationship

Visiting this website, reading its content, submitting a consultation request, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, sending a text message, or engaging in any other unilateral communication with the Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Firm represents only those clients who have signed a written engagement agreement with the Firm following a conflict-of-interest check and acceptance by the Firm. The Firm performs no legal services — including any trademark search or clearance analysis — before a written engagement agreement is signed. Until such an agreement is executed, do not send any confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information.

Submitting an inquiry to the Firm does not preclude the Firm from representing any party with adverse interests to you, and any information you submit through this website may not be treated as confidential. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to waive any protection that may apply to communications with prospective clients under California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.18 or other applicable law.

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Confidentiality of Communications

Communications sent to the Firm through this website, by email, by contact form, by text message, or by any other electronic means are not secure and may not be confidential. The Firm makes reasonable efforts to protect communications but cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted over the Internet or other electronic networks. Sensitive or confidential information should not be sent through any of these channels until an attorney-client relationship has been established in writing.

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No Guarantee of Registration or Outcome

The decision to approve, refuse, or register any trademark application rests with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and, where applicable, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The Firm cannot and does not guarantee that any application will be approved, that any mark will register, or that any particular result will be achieved. Clearance searches and registrability assessments reflect professional judgment based on information reasonably available at the time and are not predictions or warranties of outcome. Timelines described on this website are approximations based on published USPTO processing times and are subject to change.

 

The Markley Promise is a defined fee credit subject to the specific terms and conditions stated on the Markley Promise page and in the applicable engagement agreement. It is not a refund guarantee, a warranty of registration, or a promise of any particular outcome.

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Fees

Flat fees described on this website are summaries provided for general informational purposes. The fee for any engagement, including what the fee covers, what it excludes, and how it is earned, is governed exclusively by the written engagement agreement. USPTO filing fees are charges set by the federal government and are generally non-refundable once paid to the USPTO, regardless of the outcome of an application.

 

Past Results

Any reference to past results or outcomes on this website is provided for informational purposes only. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future outcomes. The outcome of any legal matter depends on the unique facts and circumstances of that matter. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

 

Jurisdiction

Sean Russell is licensed to practice law in California (Bar No. 308962). Walter Noss is admitted to practice in California (Bar No. 277580), New York (Bar No. 5335021) and Ohio (Bar No. 0072784). Representation before the USPTO in federal trademark matters is governed by federal law and is available to attorneys in good standing of the bar of any U.S. state; the Firm represents trademark clients nationwide in matters before the USPTO. The Firm does not provide advice on the laws of any state in which its attorneys are not licensed, and does not seek to represent anyone in a jurisdiction where this website does not comply with applicable rules of professional conduct.

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Testimonials and Endorsements

Any testimonials or endorsements appearing on this site reflect the experience of specific individuals and are not a guarantee of similar outcomes for other clients.

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Third-Party Links

Links to third-party websites, including the Noss & Russell, LLP website at nossrussell.com, are provided for convenience only. The Firm does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any linked website.

 

Accessibility

The Firm is committed to ensuring this website is accessible to people with disabilities. If you encounter an accessibility or usability issue, please contact us at contact@nossrussell.com or (619) 678-2468.

Copyright

© 2026 Noss & Russell, LLP. All rights reserved. Markley is a trade name of Noss & Russell, LLP. All content on this website is the property of the Firm unless otherwise noted.