Nic Schaefer

Hi! I'm Nic. I'm the lead attorney at Yellow Dog Legal, a virtual firm offering legal coaching in the areas of divorce, animal law, and intellectual property. I like to give my clients the power to tackle their own legal problems.

I also do estate planning and mediation. Inquire for rates.

• Pet Custody Divorce Coaching
• Pet Custody Mediation
• Divorce Coaching
• Trademark/Copyright Coaching

• Credit Cards Accepted

Oregon

Oregon State Bar

Since 2015

Founder

Yellow Dog Legal

Current

Lewis & Clark Law School

J.D. (2014) | Law

2012 - 2014

Claremont Consortium of Colleges - Scripps College

B.A. (2008) | Psychology, Art History

2004 - 2008

Top Dog Animal Lawyer of the Year 2019

Spot Magazine

2019

I was voted best animal lawyer in Oregon.

Oregon State Bar  # 151476

Member

Current

Animal Law

Lewis and Clark Law School

2014

Q. How do you trademark a name for a start up company

August 1, 2021

A: Hi! The best way to do this would be to meet with an attorney. You'll have to show use of the mark in commerce, which can be difficult with a startup.

Q. My business name has been trademarked by someone else. I sell clothing, they are a record brand. Can I keep my bus. name

July 30, 2021

A: Hi! I understand your apprehension! Your best bet would be to meet with an attorney and have a comprehensive search done. It may turn out that you are fine even if the same name has already been trademarked due to various factors such as category they are trademarked in, etc. But don't give up just yet. :)

Q. Is this trademark still valid ?

July 26, 2021

A: What trademark are you referring to? My suggestion is to speak to an attorney and have a search done. Good luck!