Shefali Lakhani

Shefali Lakhani is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Lakhani Legal, a business and IP law firm, working with businesses, startups, and creatives. She provides legal advice to her clients through the lifecycle of their business to help them build a strong legal foundation and to help their business thrive! With over a decade of experience in law firms and in the tech and innovation spaces, Shefali brings a fresh perspective to her clients to provide tailored and innovative legal solutions. She also aims to clarify complex legal issues for her clients, making the law more accessible and digestible.

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New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 5509682

Since 2017

Founder and Managing Attorney

Lakhani Legal

2024 - Current

Business and IP law firm, working with businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs, through the lifecycle of their business

Associate

Morris Manning & Martin

2018 - 2019

• Served as counsel to a $1.5 billion private equity fund and assisted in platform and bolt-on acquisition transactions • Drafted and negotiated transaction documents related to financing rounds ranging from $1 million to $28 million • Represented private equity clients in company acquisitions, as well as sell-side clients in the sale of their companies • Performed due diligence analysis and research for investments and acquisitions

Associate

The Giannuzzi Group

2017 - 2018

• Represented early to mid-stage food, beverage and cosmetic start-ups in venture financing transactions • Drafted and negotiated related deal documents, including purchase agreements and ancillary documents • Counseled clients on general corporate matters; drafted and negotiated related agreements

Associate

Kirby McInerney

2016 - 2017

Handled securities, antitrust, and financial fraud cases, assisting with various stages of case preparation

Boston University School of Law

State Bar of New York  # 5509682

Member

2017 - Current

Q. If a trademark is being used for 2 different fields (by 2 different companies), can I trademark it in an unrelated field

January 17, 2025

A: Yes, it's possible to trademark a phrase for use in an unrelated field, even if it's already trademarked in other fields. If your trademark does not create a 'likelihood of confusion' with the existing trademarks in the minds of consumers, you may be able to register it for your specific field. To determine a 'likelihood of confusion' the USPTO's office will review how similar the marks are in the way they look and sound, as well as the goods and services they identify.

A YouTube video show about basketball is different from fragrances and coffee-based beverages, so there's a chance you could successfully register the trademark. However, the final decision would be up to the trademark office.

You should work with an attorney to conduct a thorough trademark search to ensure there are no other similar marks in your field and then file an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or the relevant trademark authority in your jurisdiction. When you file, the application should clearly outline the goods and services you intend to use the trademark for, and it should be specific to the field of basketball-related content and merchandise. ... Read More