Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Central Trademark Registration ("we," "us," or "our"), located at , , collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website at https://www.centraltrademarkregistration.com (the "Site") and our legal services.

By using our Site or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site or services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly. When you contact us through our website, request a consultation, or engage our services, we may collect:

• Full name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Business name and information about your trademark, copyright, or business
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)
• Communications you send us, including messages via contact forms, emails, and phone call notes
• Documents and files you submit in connection with our legal services (e.g., logos, specimens, business documents)

Information Collected Automatically. When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URL
• Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality on our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, manage, and improve our legal services
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate about your matters
• Process payments and send billing information
• Send you updates about your trademark applications, deadlines, and relevant legal developments
• Fulfill our legal and professional obligations as your attorneys
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal process
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or security incidents
• Analyze how our Site is used to improve its design and content
• Send marketing communications about our services, where permitted by law (you may opt out at any time)

3. Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality

Information you share with Central Trademark Registration in the context of an established attorney-client relationship is protected by attorney-client privilege and our ethical duty of confidentiality. We take our professional obligations seriously and maintain strict confidentiality of all client matters. This Privacy Policy does not override or supersede our professional and ethical obligations under applicable bar rules.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, document management platforms, email service providers). These providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Proceedings: We may share information when required to do so by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
• Government Filings: In the ordinary course of providing trademark and copyright registration services, we submit your information to the USPTO, U.S. Copyright Office, WIPO, and other government agencies as necessary to complete your applications. Much of this information becomes part of the public record.
• Business Transfers: If Central Trademark Registration is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, client information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable professional responsibility rules.

5. Public Records Notice

Please be aware that trademark registrations and many other filings with the USPTO become part of the public record, including the applicant's name and address of record. You may designate our firm's address as the address of record on your application to maintain some privacy. Ask us about this option if you have concerns.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted through our Site, access controls limiting which employees may access client information, and secure document storage.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We encourage you to use secure passwords and report any suspected security issues to us at info@centraltrademarkregistration.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For client files, we generally retain records for a minimum of 7 years after the conclusion of the matter, in accordance with applicable bar association rules. We may retain anonymized or aggregated data for longer periods for analytical purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal retention obligations.
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@centraltrademarkregistration.com or +1 (352) 340-1054. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at info@centraltrademarkregistration.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., the USPTO website, U.S. Copyright Office). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). As a law firm providing legal services, certain CCPA exemptions may apply to the personal information we collect in the course of providing legal representation. For information about California-specific rights, please contact us at info@centraltrademarkregistration.com.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required by law, notify you by email or by a prominent notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@centraltrademarkregistration.com
• Phone: +1 (352) 340-1054
• Mail: Central Trademark Registration, ,