Consummate professional, willing to walk me thru everything, and reasonably priced
I had a bunch of questions about trademarks for my branding— Kristen walked me through everything. When a large corporation claimed I couldn’t use the name of my idea, she helped me and explained what was happening. I can’t recommend her enough, and would go to her again the moment I had a question.
Kristen filed my trademark and I could not be more pleased. She's so knowledgeable and detailed, and I am so thankful that I found her! Next I'm having her secure the copyrights for my content. It's such a weight off of my shoulders to know I can hand everything off to her firm and it's HANDLED. They know exactly what a business owner needs and how to get it done so we can be as stress-free as possible. That's exactly what I needed!
Handles various soft-IP law matters including all aspects of TM prosecution, int'ntl TM portfolio management, soft IP strategy, licensing and certification program design and implementation, disputes before the USPTO and TTAB and copyright filings
Extensive trademark dispute experience including oppositions and cancellations at the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, as well as infringement matters, cease and desist letters, negotiating settlements,
Kristen Gonzales Roberts focuses her practice on civil litigation in San Diego, California, with a specific emphasis on business, employment, and intellectual property litigation. Roberts represents local businesses in defending against wrongful termination actions, discrimination claims, employee disputes, and EEOC claims. Further, Roberts has experience handling real property litigation, premises liability actions, and also handles trademark litigation matters both before the United States Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California.
Roberts actively serves on the San Diego Lawyers Club Lawyers without Courtrooms Committee, Reproductive Rights and Advocacy Committee, and Networking Events Committee. Additionally, Roberts serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Empower Charter San Diego, a newly approved charter school in San Diego, which touts a Spanish Immersion program to produce bilingual, bi-literate students, in addition to offering an inquiry-based, fitness centered educational program, accessible to all of San Diego county. Roberts is passionate about the need for cross-cultural edification and rectification of the current childhood obesity epidemic. Roberts is also a LRIS Intellectual Property Panel member and San Diego County Bar Association member.
Roberts graduated from Scripps College for Women with a degree in Music and an emphasis in vocal performance. Roberts earned her J.D. Cum Laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she was a Notes Editor of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review. She is licensed to practice in California and the U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California.
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Consummate professional, willing to walk me thru everything, and reasonably priced
I had a bunch of questions about trademarks for my branding— Kristen walked me through everything. When a large corporation claimed I couldn’t use the name of my idea, she helped me and explained what was happening. I can’t recommend her enough, and would go to her again the moment I had a question.
Posted by Shaunda | August 11, 2021
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So professional and thorough!
Kristen filed my trademark and I could not be more pleased. She's so knowledgeable and detailed, and I am so thankful that I found her! Next I'm having her secure the copyrights for my content. It's such a weight off of my shoulders to know I can hand everything off to her firm and it's HANDLED. They know exactly what a business owner needs and how to get it done so we can be as stress-free as possible. That's exactly what I needed!
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Posted by Crystal | August 11, 2021
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Amazing Care and Service
A friend recommended Kristen for trademark services and I couldn’t be happier! Her work is thorough and she operates with care and candor. I will continue to utilize her services for my business. I recommend her to all of my entrepreneur friends.
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2021
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Incredibly efficient and professional
Prior to the start of the pandemic, a friend and I were considering venturing into a business together. We met with Kristen and she thoroughly explained what systems we needed in place to protect ourselves and thoroughly answered all of our questions. She was incredibly patient with us and I can’t recommend her enough.
Posted by Simone | August 11, 2021
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highly recommend.
I have felt in very capable hands whenever I've worked with Kristen. She's straightforward, honest, and an expert in her field. She took care of everything I needed for my LLC, and took the time to make sure I knew all of my options- and provided the information I needed to be able to weigh them.
Posted by Adrienne | August 11, 2021
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Helpful, knowledgeable, intelligent
Contacted her to assess the possibility of a infringement of my intellectual property. She was VERY knowledgeable and helped me get through the details and decide whether or not I had a case. Would absolutely use her again.
Posted by Carmen | August 11, 2021
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Amazing and super knowledgeable
Kristen went above and beyond to answer questions I had regarding my corporation and IP. I would definitely recommend her!
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2021
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Want someone that fights for their clients best interests? FOUND HER!
Kristen is my go-to for business contracts and questions regarding partnerships, dilutes, company organization…and when things get real. Can’t say enough good things about her professionalism and ability to get it done, especially when it matters.
Posted by Ryan | August 11, 2021
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Highly Professional, Honest and Fast!
Kristen is not only incredible at her work, she's an amazing person. We've had the privilege of working with Kristen for over 8 years on trademark filings, writing and reviewing contracts, and even helping us navigate litigation. She's always brutally honest and lays out all the options in great detail. It's far too easy to get caught up with someone looking to make a buck. Kristen genuinely cares and brings the same level of integrity and care to each project. As a small business herself, she's very understanding and empathetic to the needs of business startups. Would 10/10 recommend her to anyone!
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Posted by Jennifer | August 11, 2021
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Sharp, Efficient, Communicative
I worked with Trestle Law to establish a contract for a partnership. Kristen was amazing start to finish and has been willing to answer questions at any time.
Posted by Cassy | October 9, 2014
Kristen is GREAT! I HIGHLY Recommend her!
Kristen is AWESOME! I would Definitely recommend her to friends and business associates (I already have, actually)! What I like most about Kristen is that she is honest. This is SO IMPORTANT when it comes to choosing an attorney. She's not just in it to make money off of you…she's going to honestly tell you what she thinks you should do, not just what's in her best interest. She was very patient and explained EVERYTHING in detail…answered ALL of my questions. Kristen is The Best, and I give her two thumbs up!!!
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Posted by PRITI PATEL | October 3, 2014
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS!
My business partner and I launched our company in March 2014 and since then the business is growing at a rapid speed. There were a lot of things that needed urgent attention all at once.
Searching for a trademark attorney was top on that list. When we were introduced to Kristen, we were thrilled that she was not only professional and extremely available for any questions we had, via email or a call; but her detailed explanation and transparencey in what we needed and how to go about it was so effortless. Our experience was stress free and there were no surprises at the end.
Over all working with Kristen as raised the bar in what I expect working with other professionals should look like.
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Posted by Amy | June 24, 2014
Would not hesitate to work with Kristen again!
Kristen was recommended to me by a friend who had also used her services, and she certainly did not disappoint. Kristen assisted me with a legal review of a contract I was considering signing. Despite the fact the contract turned out to be considerably longer and much more extensive than we anticipated, Kristen was still able to complete a very thorough review in less time than she quoted, and for a price that was much more reasonable than other attorneys fees. I can't image trying to have navigated through that complex contract without her expertise and knowledge.
I would not hesitate to recommend Kristen to anyone and will continue to use her services in the future.
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Posted by Stephanie | June 23, 2014
Incredibly professional, gets results!
Kristen was originally my attorney for an issue that popped up when I applied for a registered trademark for my business. The application needed to be amended (I wish I had just hired her from the beginning!), and Kristen was there to explain the amendment process to me and take care of the issue. Thanks to her, my registered trademark application is in its final stages. Since then, Kristen has also worked on a contract issue for me which she was able to resolve. She's also advised me on a number of other legal issues.
Kristen is incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, organized, timely and responsive. She has always kept me informed of what's going on with the issues she's working on. Her case law knowledge and professionalism show through in what she does.
I highly recommend Kristen Roberts for your legal needs!
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"I’ve known Kristen for over 10 years. She is passionate, dedicated and reliable. She is one of the few attorneys that I know that will go beyond client expectations and take care of their legal needs as if they were her own family. You are lucky to call her your lawyer!"