Summary

What is a Trademark?

A trademark allows businesses to distinguish themselves and their products from the competition. This can include your company name, a slogan, a logo, or even the distinctive way your product is packaged (also known as Trade Dress).

What are the Advantages of Trademark Registration? 

Once your trademark is registered, anyone in the United States who uses your trademark is presumed to know that your trademark is registered. Otherwise, they would be able to use your trademark and possibly keep you from expanding your use.

You will also be able to sue those who use your trademark in federal court and may be able to use the registration in disputes over website domain names. You can also file it with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency which can help in stopping importation of infringing goods. 

How much does it cost?

LLG offers some of the most affordable flat and hourly rates to both register and enforce your trademark.  

In September 2017, Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Houston area. The toll it took on lives and property was unimaginable. At that time, LLG was a new firm with only a handful of employees. Once founding partners Brian and April realized all of their friends and employees were safe, they decided to close the LLG office for as long as necessary so they could focus on helping those impacted by Harvey. LLG spent seven days removing debris, tearing down walls, ripping out carpet/insulation, and doing anything else the property owners needed.

This experience had an incredible impact on their lives, personally and professionally. So much so that LLG now dedicates the Friday before every Labor Day to giving back to the local community. The LLG Houston office closes, and all LLG employees gather for the LLG Annual Day of Giving. For more information on the volunteer work performed in 2018, check out the News section.

Welcome to The Lopez Law Group

We are an aggressive, responsive firm that practices in the areas of construction, transportation, real estate, catastrophic injury and small business development.  As trial lawyers, our sole goal is to protect your family and businesses as quickly and economically as possible, while achieving our clients' desired results.  

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April Lopez is a partner and founder of Lopez Law Group (LLG).  

April's civil litigation experience includes commercial and residential law, commercial claims and catastrophic injury cases.  April has tried numerous cases to successful verdict, mediated multi-million dollar claims, and argued in front of Texas appellate courts to obtain the desired outcome for her clients. 

April's passion is coaching and developing female owned businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.

April and her husband Brian are the proud parents of Riley, Reese, Liam and Landon.

When April is not chasing her munchkins around the soccer fields, local theater, or gymnastic stadiums, she is likely volunteering to protect the rights of children in the CPS system, or serving on one of several boards in the Houston area.

Education:

Baylor University School of Law
Juris Doctor

Baylor University Graduate School 
Master of Clinical Gerontology

Baylor University 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

Appeals:

Ms. Lopez successfully briefed and argued for the Respondant in an interlocutory appeal from the denial of a special appearance.  The 14th Court of Appeals found that appellant failed to negate the bases for personal jurisdiction and affirmed the trial court's order.

Charles R. Weber Co., Inc. v. Back-Haul Bulk Carriers, Inc., No. 14-02-00240-CV, 2002 WL 31769418 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Dec. 12, 2002, no pet.).

SYNOPSIS:

Local owner of ship sued nonresident broker for breach of charter vessel contract, violations of Deceptive Trade Practices Act, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, tortious interference with contract or prospective business relationship.  Broker made special appearance contesting jurisdiction.  The 151st District Court, Harris County denied special appearance.  Broker appealed.  The Court of Appeals, Yates, J., held that:  (1) broker had sufficient minimum contacts with state to warrant specific jurisdiction; (2) broker had systemic and continuous contacts with forum state to support general jurisdiction; and (3) exercise of jurisdiction over broker did not offend tradional notions of fair play and substantial justice.

Bar Admissions:

State of Texas, 2000

United States District Court Southern District of Texas

United States District Court Eastern District of Texas

United States District Court Northern District of Texas

Brian is a partner and founder of Lopez Law Group (LLG).

Brian’s civil litigation practice includes an emphasis on commercial and residential construction, real estate law, transportation law and breach of fiduciary duty/employment law. In addition to handling severe catastrophic injury and large residential and commercial claims, Brian also handles property and casualty claims all over Texas. Brian has tried numerous cases to verdict and currently handles lawsuits all over Texas. He also provides counsel to numerous small businesses throughout the United States.

Brian is a member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI), Claims and Litigation Management (CLM), Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He works out of the Houston and San Antonio offices.

Brian and his wife April are the proud parents of Riley, Reese, Liam and Landon Lopez. In his free time, Brian enjoys watching his children play soccer, basketball and baseball.

LLG handles all types of claims from brain injury cases to wrongful death cases involving fatalities as the result of an on the job accident. LLG has also handled multiple fatality cases working with companies in Texas’ energy sector.

From construction companies to IT companies, LLG takes pride in helping small businesses succeed in today’s litigation environment. Many of these issues have also involved the handling of fiduciary duty/non compete agreements. LLG is also involved in strategic planning for many small businesses as they navigate conducting business in Texas.

With an emphasis on brokers and agents, LLG has handled real estate errors and omissions claims all over Texas. Additionally, LLG has worked with many small real estate businesses handling contract reviews to prevent future litigation. LLG has also handled multiple claims in front of the Texas Real Estate Commission.

LLG represents 18 wheeler transportation companies as well as individual drivers involved in automobile accidents. LLG has tried multiple 18 wheeler cases to verdict and is proud to be a member of the Trucking Insurance Defense Association (TIDA).