Protect what you're building before someone else builds on top of it.
Whether you need a trademark filing, a contract review, or a smarter IP roadmap — we can help you take the next step with clarity, flat-fee pricing, and no unnecessary complexity.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after a written engagement agreement is executed.
Protect the Brand You're Building
Flat-fee intellectual property services for athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, and growing brands who want to protect names, content, deals, and long-term business value.
You're Building Something Real
A brand. A show. A business. A course. A podcast. A name people recognize and trust. Whatever it is — it's yours, and it's worth protecting.
The problem is that most people don't think about intellectual property until after a conflict shows up. By then, the costs are higher, the options are narrower, and the stress level is doing jumping jacks on the kitchen table.
At BNP Legal & IP Strategy, we help clients protect what they are building with practical, plain-English legal guidance. We focus on flat-fee services where possible, clear scope, and strategic protection that makes sense for people who are actively creating, launching, licensing, and growing.
Create your brand.
Guard your name.
IP protection isn't just paperwork — it's leverage, clarity, and the foundation of lasting business value.
BNP Legal & IP Strategy
Core Coverage
What We Help Protect
Your brand is more than a name — it's an ecosystem of value. Here's where we focus.
Brand Names
Business names, show names, product names, slogans, and brand identifiers that matter to your reputation and growth.
Logos & Creative Assets
Visual branding, original content, graphics, course materials, media assets, and other work you have actually created.
Deals & Usage Rights
Contracts, licenses, sponsorship terms, content usage rights, and the language that controls ownership and reuse.
Athlete & Creator Brands
Personal brands, media ventures, podcasts, camps, merch, online businesses, and NIL-adjacent opportunities.
Services
Our Core Services
Three focused practice areas built for creators, athletes, and growing brands — all with flat-fee clarity.
Trademark Services
We help clients assess, clear, and protect names, logos, slogans, and brand identifiers. That includes search and strategy, filing guidance, and practical advice aimed at reducing the risk of expensive rebrands later.
- Trademark search and clearance strategy
- Federal filing guidance and application support
- Brand identifier protection planning
Copyright Services
We help clients protect original content, understand ownership, and resolve common contractor and collaboration issues before they become disputes.
- Copyright registration strategy and filings
- Ownership analysis for collaborative work
- Contractor and work-for-hire review
Contracts, Licensing & Content Rights
We review, draft, and advise on agreements that affect ownership, usage, likeness rights, media rights, sponsorship content, and licensing value.
- Contract review before you sign
- Licensing and sponsorship agreement drafting
- Likeness and media rights analysis
Why It Matters
Build First — But Don't Wait Too Long
People often build first and protect later. That's understandable. It's also how avoidable problems sneak in.
A business name may conflict with an earlier brand. A designer may retain ownership when everyone assumed the client owned the work. A sponsorship agreement may grant reuse rights far beyond what the creator or athlete intended. A podcast title may become valuable — only after someone else beats you to the legal groundwork.
Protection is not just about paperwork. It's about leverage, clarity, and preserving the value of what you are building.
⚠️ Name Conflicts
Someone else may already own rights to your brand name.
📄 Ownership Gaps
Designers and contractors may retain rights to work you paid for.
📢 Overreaching Rights
Sponsorship deals can grant far more usage than you intended.
Pricing Philosophy
Flat-Fee. Clear Scope. No Decoder Ring Required.
We offer flat-fee legal services where possible because clients deserve pricing they can understand — upfront, no surprises.
Attorney Fee
The flat fee covers the legal work within the agreed scope. Quoted clearly before work begins.
Government & Filing Fees
Official government fees, filing fees, and certain third-party costs are separate when applicable.
Scope Changes
If a matter becomes contested or expands, that is handled separately and priced clearly — always communicated in advance.
Who We Serve
Built for People Who Are Building Things
We work with people whose names, content, and brands deserve protection — at every stage of growth.
Athletes
Building personal brands, NIL opportunities, merch, and post-career business ventures.
Creators & Podcasters
Protecting show names, content ownership, and media brand value across platforms.
Entrepreneurs & Founders
Launching products, education platforms, and online businesses with IP built in from the start.
Coaches & Camp Operators
Protecting training brands, course content, and the identity behind their programs.
Small Businesses & Service Brands
Securing names, logos, and agreements before costly conflicts arise.
Education & Content Platforms
Locking down course materials, content rights, and platform brand identity.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most often.
Do I need a trademark or a copyright?
It depends on what you're trying to protect. Trademarks generally protect source identifiers like brand names, logos, and slogans. Copyright protects original creative works like videos, graphics, articles, podcasts, and course content. Some businesses need both — and we can help you figure out which applies.
Can I protect my podcast or show name?
Potentially, yes. Podcast and show names may be protectable as trademarks when they function as source identifiers for ongoing services, media, or brand offerings. The right strategy depends on how the name is used and what it represents in the market.
Are filing fees included in your flat fee?
Usually not. Government filing fees and certain official or third-party costs are generally separate from the attorney fee unless specifically stated otherwise. We'll always be clear about what's included before work begins.
Can you review a contract before I sign it?
Yes — and this is often one of the most valuable things you can do. Contract review catches ownership gaps, overreaching usage rights, and unfavorable terms before they become expensive problems. Don't sign before you know what you're agreeing to.
Protect what you're building before someone else builds on top of it.
Whether you need a trademark filing, a contract review, or a smarter IP roadmap — we can help you take the next step with clarity, flat-fee pricing, and no unnecessary complexity.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after a written engagement agreement is executed.