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Trademark Pre-Application Guide
legal by design
Attorney-Created · Entrepreneur-Founded · Practically Designed

AI tools + safeguards to build, protect, and scale your business.

Legal by Design was created for entrepreneurs who want practical clarity — not legal overwhelm. We combine attorney insight, founder experience, and thoughtful use of AI to help business owners build stronger foundations and make more confident decisions.

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Practical clarity. Thoughtful safeguards. Confident decisions.

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Trademark Pre-Application Guide
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Attorney-Created Education
Practical Tools & Resources
Workshops & Learning Experiences

10+ Years business & legal experience

Attorney-Created every resource, every guide

Founder-Led built by an entrepreneur, for entrepreneurs

AI + Safeguards practical tools built with safeguards in mind

Why Legal by Design

There’s a better way to
build your foundation.

Most entrepreneurs don’t need a lawyer for every decision. They need the clarity to understand what matters, the tools to act with confidence, and the knowledge to recognize when professional guidance is genuinely needed.

Legal by Design was created to make that possible. We bring together attorney expertise, founder perspective, and thoughtfully designed educational resources to help entrepreneurs at every stage build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Whether you’re just starting out, protecting what you’ve built, or scaling into new territory — this platform was designed with you in mind.

Practical clarity. Thoughtful safeguards. Confident decisions.


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Entrepreneurs deserve practical clarity — not confusion.

— Binta P. Mamadou, Founder

What We Offer

Practical tools for
modern entrepreneurs.

Educational Resources

Attorney-created guides, templates, and practical tools designed to simplify complex business topics and support more informed decision-making at every stage.

AI Tools & Resources

Practical AI-powered educational tools and resources designed to help entrepreneurs work more efficiently while keeping important safeguards in mind.

Workshops & Learning Experiences

Founder-focused trainings designed to support stronger business decisions, stronger operational foundations, and greater confidence at every stage of growth.

Free Resource — PDF Guide
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7 Things to Do
Before Filing
Your Trademark
Application
7 Essential Steps · Pre-Filing · Attorney-Created Attorney-Created

Before you file your trademark,
do these 7 things.

Filing a trademark application is an important step — but what you do before you file matters just as much. This attorney-created guide walks you through 7 essential steps every entrepreneur and founder should take before submitting a trademark application.

This guide was created to be used, not just read — and it won’t collect dust in your downloads folder. Each of the 7 steps is practical, concrete, and implementable. Pick it up, work through it, and move forward with the clarity and confidence to file the right way.

What’s inside:

  • Pre-filing research and preparation
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid them
  • When to file yourself vs. when to get help

Get the free pre-filing guide.

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Our Philosophy

The Legal by Design
Framework.

01

Entrepreneurs deserve practical clarity.

Complex legal and business concepts should be accessible to every founder — not just those with large legal budgets or institutional backing.

02

Education should empower, not overwhelm.

Well-designed education builds confidence. Every resource here is created to move founders forward, not to create confusion or unnecessary anxiety.

03

AI should be used thoughtfully.

AI tools create real opportunities for entrepreneurs — and real risks when used without context. We build resources that help founders use AI with the right safeguards in place.

04

Strong foundations create stronger businesses.

The decisions made early in a business have lasting impact. Getting the fundamentals right — structures, protections, agreements — matters from day one.

05

Safeguards matter.

Thoughtful guardrails are not obstacles to growth — they are part of it. We believe every founder deserves to understand the safeguards that protect what they are building.

06

Smart growth starts with informed decisions.

The best business decisions come from understanding, not guesswork. We build resources that give entrepreneurs the knowledge to act with confidence.

The Legal by Design Ecosystem

Everything you need,
at every stage.

Start with the fundamentals. Build confidence. Access deeper tools and experiences as your business grows.

Start Here

Trademark Pre-Application Guide

A step-by-step written guide covering 7 essential things every founder should do before filing a trademark application — in plain language, designed for entrepreneurs.

Free — get it now
Services

The support your
business foundation needs.

We’re nearly halfway through the year. Are you confident in your business foundation? Are you building on solid ground? No guessing allowed — there are answers you must have. Now is the right time to assess your foundations, close the gaps, and move into the second half with clarity and confidence.

The resources and support are here — and this is not something you have to do alone. Choose your starting point and move into the second half with a stronger foundation.

Digital Product

Business + Legal Prompt Toolkit

A practical collection of attorney-prepared and vetted prompts designed to help you address common business, legal, and operational workflows more efficiently — with safeguards built in.

  • Use AI confidently — with guardrails that protect you
  • Get clear on the right business structure for your goals
  • Read and understand contracts before you sign anything
  • Organize research and find the right tools faster
Q2 Offer
$27
Q2 offer — through June 30

You’ll receive access instructions by email.

1-on-1 Session

Trademark Clarity Session

60 minutes · Virtual

A focused one-on-one session to help you think through your branding and trademark goals, explore strategy, identify key considerations, and walk away with practical next steps for protecting your brand.

  • Trademark goals & branding discussion
  • High-level trademark considerations & strategy
  • Trademark class & filing approach discussion
  • Practical next-step guidance
This session is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Booking does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Q2 Offer
$297
Q2 offer — limited spots through June 30
Book Your Session
Audit · Premium

Business Foundations Audit

90 minutes · Virtual

A founder-focused audit designed to help you identify gaps, think through key considerations, and build with greater clarity and confidence — with a business attorney in your corner.

  • 90-minute session focused entirely on your business
  • Assessing your business policies, operations, and identifying potential legal risks and gaps
  • Review of your business structure, contracts, and IP
  • A customized Business Foundations Report with a clear action plan and next steps you can move on immediately
Q2 Offer
$597
Q2 offer — limited spots through June 30
Book Your Audit
Tools & Guides

Learn, build, grow
with greater clarity.

Practical educational experiences for entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners at every stage of their journey.

Free Guide

Trademark Pre-Application Guide

7 essential steps to take before filing your trademark application — written by an attorney, designed for founders who want to get it right from the start.

Resources

AI Tools & Resources

Practical AI-powered tools and resources designed to help entrepreneurs work more efficiently while keeping important safeguards in mind.

Workshops

Founder-Focused Learning Experiences

Live and recorded workshops on business structure, IP, contracts, and the legal and business decisions that matter most for growing businesses.

More on the Way

Templates, additional guides, and educational tools are in development. Join the list to be first to know.

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Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Binta —
attorney, entrepreneur,
and founder of Legal by Design.

I started Legal by Design because I kept seeing the same pattern: talented entrepreneurs building real businesses, slowed down or set back by legal and business confusion that should have been preventable.

I’ve spent over a decade as a business attorney and entrepreneur. That experience sits at the foundation of everything built here. I understand both the legal landscape and the founder experience — and I know how different those worlds can feel from each other.

Entrepreneurs deserve practical clarity — not confusion.

Legal by Design is how I make that belief real: attorney-created education that meets entrepreneurs where they are. Everything here is created with the same level of care, thoughtfulness, and attention I bring to my professional work.

My hope is that every entrepreneur who engages with this platform leaves with greater confidence, stronger foundations, and the clarity to make confident decisions.

Binta P. Mamadou, Founder of Legal by Design
Binta P. Mamadou
Business Attorney · Entrepreneur · Founder
I built Legal by Design because I believe every entrepreneur deserves the same quality of legal and business education — regardless of team size or resources. Everything here is created with that standard in mind.
Get in Touch

Let’s connect.

Questions, collaboration opportunities, speaking inquiries, or just want to say hello — we’d love to hear from you.

Legal by Design is an educational platform and is not a law firm. Content and resources provided here are for educational and informational purposes only. For legal representation, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

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