Trade Dress Protection — trademark office action response

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

trademark office action response. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but got conflicting advice.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the relevant statute. Your state may provide additional protections.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.