Manali Shah

Trademark Attorney

Advises startups, e-commerce brands, and international entrepreneurs on U.S. trademark clearance, registration, prosecution, and brand protection.

Biography

Manali Shah is the founder of the Law Office of Manali Shah, where she focuses on U.S. trademark law. She assists clients with clearance searches, filing strategies, trademark applications, Office Action responses, and registration maintenance. Her background includes intellectual property litigation support at Dickinson Wright and Ropers Majeski. She holds an LL.M. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and is admitted to practice in California.

Representative Matters

Conducted trademark clearance searches and prepared written opinions assessing potential conflicts and registration risks.
Prepared and filed U.S. trademark applications for startups, e-commerce businesses, and international brand owners.
Prepared responses to USPTO Office Actions, including likelihood-of-confusion and descriptiveness refusals.
Assisted clients with Statements of Use, registration maintenance, and cease-and-desist correspondence.

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Recognitions

Best Lady Advocate Award, All India Moot Court Competition, March 2013.

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Published Articles

“Trademark, Patent, and Copyright: Ever got confused between the three? Understand the Differences,” LinkedIn, June 26, 2024.
“What is a Trademark?” LinkedIn, June 11, 2024.
“Should we say YES to Artificial Humans?” Law-inspiring, September 17, 2017.