Charisma C. Fozard

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Charisma C. Fozard

also known as Charisma C. Thomas

5.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 8 years

Trademark application Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Trademark Application, Trademark Infringement, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

600 Park Offices Dr, Ste 300, Durham, NC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Charisma

Biography

Your brand is an asset, and my job is to protect it. I provide client-centered, hands-on guidance through trademarks and copyrights with a straightforward process and responsive communication. You get Fortune 500 level strategy and execution tailored for everyday business owners.

Contract support tailored to your business: drafting and reviewing NDAs and confidentiality agreements, licensing and coexistence agreements, partnership agreements, consultant agreements, and independent contractor agreements.

Copyright application: Copyright searches, registration filings, handling office issues, transfer/ownership documentation, and ongoing portfolio guidance.

Copyright infringement: Cease-and-desist letters, responses, DMCA takedowns/counter-notices, infringement analysis, licensing/settlement negotiations, and enforcement strategy.

Trademark application support from start to finish: name clearance searches, filing and trademark registration, responding to USPTO Office Actions, handling third-party Notices of Opposition, and pursuing or defending trademark cancellations.

Trademark infringement services: drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters, assessing confusion, investigating misuse, online marketplace takedowns, negotiating settlements and coexistence agreements, and handling TTAB disputes.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Trademark Application 85%

Trademark application support from start to finish: name clearance searches, filing and trademark registration, responding to USPTO Office Actions, handling third-party Notices of Opposition, and pursuing or defending trademark cancellations.

6 years | 150 cases

85%
Trademark Infringement 6%

Trademark infringement services: drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters, assessing confusion, investigating misuse, online marketplace takedowns, negotiating settlements and coexistence agreements, and handling TTAB disputes.

6 years

6%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

Contract support tailored to your business: drafting and reviewing NDAs and confidentiality agreements, licensing and coexistence agreements, partnership agreements, consultant agreements, and independent contractor agreements.

6 years

5%
Copyright Application 2%

Copyright application: Copyright searches, registration filings, handling office issues, transfer/ownership documentation, and ongoing portfolio guidance.

6 years

2%
Copyright Infringement 2%

Copyright infringement: Cease-and-desist letters, responses, DMCA takedowns/counter-notices, infringement analysis, licensing/settlement negotiations, and enforcement strategy.

6 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 6 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in South Carolina for 8 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2018

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

High Tide Legal

600 Park Offices Dr, Ste 300, Durham, NC, 27709

hightide.law/

Charisma C. Fozard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trademark Application

Posted by Anthony | February 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

A TRUE PROFESSIONAL!!!

I recently hired Charisma to protect my brand. She quickly identified my name was not available and advised me that if my goal was to sell my business or expand, using a name already taken was not a good business strategy. She assisted me with choosing an alternative name that I loved and submitted t...he trademark for me right away! We are gearing up to launch business soon!

Posted by Marvin Manigault Jr | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

MIP Design LLC

I loved everything about my MIP Design trademarking process with High Tide Legal. The attention to detail and explanation through every step of trademark filing was extreme professional. If you are a new company looking to trademark your logo I would highly recommend High Tide Legal. This company ...is GREATNESS!!!

Posted by Roshonda | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

Clarity & Transparency

After the excellent consultation I had with Charisma I knew I was on the right path. She took the time to educate and explain details when we clarified my trademark class categories. Her clarity and transparency made everything easy to understand and I was able to move forward with the trademark proc...ess.

Posted by Jasmine | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

A knowledgeable expert who follows through!

The first trademark Charisma filed for me was refused, and she promised to refile my second application at no cost. I waited years and honestly did not feel comfortable reaching out. Charisma saw online that I had started a podcast and immediately reached out to protect it for me. Needless to say, I ...just got notice that my mark has been approved for registration. This speaks to her integrity, and I highly recommend her to help you protect your brand.

Posted by Tony | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

Excellent Service and Highly Recommended

My trademark faced a likelihood of confusion refusal and the steps to take to correct this issue were unclear at best. But Attorney Thomas helped me successfully navigate through all of the issues and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I strongly suggest her services if you encounter a s...imilar situation. Her fees were very fair in comparison to other attorneys, and she delivered results! I am beyond satisfied.

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Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, High Tide Legal

2018 - 2019

Tax Paralegal, North Carolina Department of Revenue

Associations

2026 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Attorney

Education

2017

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of Houston

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

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