IP-Counsel
Major Nonprofit Professional Organization
Alt Legal partners with the legal team at one of the most prominent professional organizations in the United States to support its growing trademark portfolio. Using Alt Legal’s IP docketing software alongside Alt Legal Assist, a dedicated team of experienced trademark paralegals and docketing specialists, the in-house team is able to efficiently manage filings and ongoing docketing demands.
The nonprofit’s legal department includes five attorneys and five support staff members. The attorney responsible for managing the nonprofit’s intellectual property portfolio and a paralegal rely on Alt Legal Assist for filing new USPTO trademark applications and maintaining accurate, up-to-date trademark records. According to one of the attorneys on the team, Alt Legal Assist has become an essential extension of their in-house resources.
An attorney on the organization’s in-house legal team shared the following perspective on working with Alt Legal Assist.
Why We Chose Alt Legal IP Docketing Software – Consistent, Centralized Trademark Management
I took over managing the organization’s IP portfolio about five years ago. At the time, a paralegal had been tracking everything in a spreadsheet, but she left the organization shortly after. When I received an email about Alt Legal’s IP docketing software, it immediately stood out as reliable, powerful, and modern, and within our budget. Once we got started with Alt Legal, I appreciated having a centralized system to manage our trademarks and track all of our IP. That centralization is especially important because even if someone leaves the organization, we can stay on top of our matters and avoid missing critical deadlines.
Adding Alt Legal Assist: Expanded Support for Our Busy In-House Team
When Alt Legal launched Alt Legal Assist, I was immediately interested in how the service could support our team. At the time, we were handling a high volume of new trademark filings and ongoing maintenance, and the work was extremely time-consuming. Our paralegal, who had been responsible for filings and maintenance, left the organization and those responsibilities shifted entirely to me. Balancing that workload alongside my other responsibilities quickly became unsustainable.
I recognized that the Alt Legal Assist team could take this work off my plate, and the pricing made it a realistic option. I ultimately made the case to my business partners to include Alt Legal Assist in our budget.
Seeing the Benefits of Alt Legal Assist: Productivity, Guidance, and Cost Savings
Productivity
Since we began working with Alt Legal Assist, I’ve been extremely pleased with the level of support. We’re filing a high volume of new trademark applications, and I regularly rely on the Assist team to prepare those filings for us, which has significantly improved our productivity.
Responsive, Helpful Guidance
I view Alt Legal Assist as an extension of our team. In addition to preparing applications, they provide essential guidance on next steps. As our trademark filings have increased, I’ve encountered more nuanced questions, and I consistently turn to the Assist team for support. Their deep knowledge of trademark law saves me significant research time, and I have full confidence in their recommendations. I also appreciate how responsive they are. I always receive timely, helpful answers.
Cost-Savings and Efficiency
We still have a paralegal who works closely with the Alt Legal Assist team and helps manage workflow. Even so, working with Alt Legal Assist saves us approximately 10 hours per month on trademark-related tasks. That time savings allows our paralegal to focus on more complex, substantive work that’s especially valuable to our business partners. Given our workload, Alt Legal Assist makes financial sense and has relieved our team of much of the time-consuming trademark prosecution work.
Alt Legal Assist is a Trusted Solution for In-House Trademark Teams
I would absolutely recommend Alt Legal IP Docketing Software and Alt Legal Assist to any in-house legal team. The software is reliable and easy to use, especially the daily email updates, and Alt Legal Assist has been an invaluable addition. It’s not only a significant time saver for my team, but the Assist team’s knowledge and expertise consistently stand out. I trust them to provide accurate guidance and dependable answers, and the quality of their work has been excellent. Alt Legal Assist is a budget-friendly, reliable service that in-house teams can truly count on.
