[ProjectComplete]Due: TBD - Intellectual Property Attorneys Logo - $300

[windyrower]

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I seek a logo for a law firm / consulting firm that deals strictly with intellectual property (i.e. patents, trademarks, and copyrights). You can see my current logo at www.ipadvisors.biz. I want something that portrays professionalism, but may also incorporate our goals of helping clients build and protect their intellectual property. While I contemplated the pyramid shown on the website as a general theme, I am not stuck on that. I welcome thoughts on what other structures / images portray an asset / building / protecting / technology.

The name of the firm is IPAdvisors (all one word).

[abby]

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[BlueCherryGraphics]

v1 (based on your pyramid)

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v2

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v3

[windyrower]

What text should be included in the main part of the logo? IPAdvisors

What type of product or service do you offer? Intellectual Property Legal Counseling

How long have you been in business? As an attorney, 8+ years; as IPAdvisors, less than one year

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity? As my company is growing, I want to select a logo now that I will keep for years. I anticipated retiring the pyramid logo.

What are your long term goals? Become a larger firm with a much more significant client base.

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer? I am somewhat flexible. I would like to have the logo sometime in the next month or so, though.

Audience Profile: I have visitors from people looking for intellectual property counsel and contingency IP representation.

Who would you like to add to your audience? I basically want a more sophisticated logo, and eventually a more sophisticated (flash) website.

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like? Something that demonstrates building / protection / professionalism / technology.

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?) I don't have any in mind. I know what I don't want (i.e. pink, certain pastels).

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo? None that are definite.

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business? see above - professionalism, building, property, protection, ...

What is your tagline or slogan?
"Building and protecting intellectual property assets for businesses." However, I will consider alternatives.

Where will your new logo be used?
Website, correspondence, business cards.

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
Few have logos.

List competitive URLs if possible
http://www.usebrinks.com/
www.fr.com

What sets you apart from your competitors?
We are not a slam/bam/thank-you-ma'am firm. We work with you in all phases of your IP pursuits. We particularly enjoy relationships where we are both invested - i.e. mutual partnership, or contingency.

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
thoughtful, intelligent, and comprehensive advice

[Senter]

Ill have something for you when I return.

[OffbeatDesign]

First concept from me. The A is shown diagramed, much like a blueprint of the letter.

[OffbeatDesign]

Version 2

[OffbeatDesign]

expansion of version 2

[Rongie]

Here's an idea of I,P and A combined as one symbol.

[Ratbaggy]

the development of ideas ...

[Ratbaggy]

:)

[windyrower]

First, let me say that you guys are all very talented! Thank you for the suggestions. There are things to like in all of them. So far, my favorites are #8 and #11. What I like about these: the A in #8 is creative - and says that we are technical, engineering types. It also implies drafting, which is perfect. In #11, I like how the I and P come together to make an A in the logo. While I'm not a big fan of the red, white, and blue, the collaboration of the three letters is nice. I look forward to seeing what others come up with!

[joshuamings]

Here are a couple of ideas dealing with building a bridge of trust between you and your clients.
Josh

http://www.joshuamingsdesign.com/designoutpost/ipadvisors/v1_0.png

[joshuamings]

http://www.joshuamingsdesign.com/designoutpost/ipadvisors/v1_1.png

[Rongie]

:)

[OffbeatDesign]

Some variations

[OffbeatDesign]

Framed to reinforce the drafting, technical aspect of the design

[OffbeatDesign]

Version 6

[pracus]

:)

[Fabian]

v1

[eziey]

:)

[Blesseville]

http://www.blesseville.com/do/ipa1.jpg

[Senter]

IPA combined in a very arcitectual/drafting mark.

http://www.senterbrands.com/designout/IPAdvisors1.gif

[Leclerk]

http://logoholik.com/do/logoholik_ipadv_01.gif

[Artemii]

Hello! :)

[windyrower]

Thanks, everyone. I am still leaning toward #8 and #11, and probably most favor the drafting concepts shown in #8. I think I also particularly like the idea of incorporating the A symbol (or any other type of symbol that portrays drafting or building) with the word "Advisors" and want to have a one-line type of logo, rather than a multiple-line logo. I also am leaning toward the goldish-brown and blue logo colors - one color for the IP and another color for the Advisors. I think that differentiates the two words better.

If there are any other suggestions out there, I welcome them. Otherwise, I will probably close things up within a week. Thanks!

[OffbeatDesign]

Received in message board: "I would like to further explore having a cross-member in the draft-A that you have developed. I want to make sure that people see it as the A of Advisors."

Here are two options. Thank you.

[OffbeatDesign]

and one with the "A"

[Senter]

Treuly designed in a drafting form. I used to be one.

http://www.senterbrands.com/designout/IPAdvisiors2.gif

[Senter]

http://www.senterbrands.com/designout/IPAdvisiors3.gif

[gig]

mine :)

[Artemii]

:)

[Artemii]

:)

[Artemii]

:)

[Artemii]

:)

[Artemii]

Of course, colors in this and previous versions are changeable:)

[Senter]

http://www.senterbrands.com/designout/IPAdvisiors4.gif

[Rongie]

color revised

[Rongie]

Another idea of IPA icon that off the IP and more on the letter A.

[Rongie]

same concept on different lay-out

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v4

[Senter]

IS there anything further we can do for you?

[windyrower]

Thank you everyone. I loved the ideas and creativity. I have decided to work with Offbeat Design, #30. I look forward to coming here more often for additional great ideas.

[OffbeatDesign]

Thanks. Did you need any other modifications to the design?

[windyrower]

I think there might be a few tweaks, but minimal. I think the color version is great. Perhaps the only thing I would like to see as an alternative is to do something catchy with the dot of the "i" in advisors. For example, maybe have one of the drafting cross hairs there that matches that of the A? What do you think? Too much?

Also, in the black and white version, I think it might look better if the rest of the "dvisors" was in an outline font, rather than solid. That better separates the IP from the Advisors, which is something I want to emphasize.

Any other suggestions?

[OffbeatDesign]

Thanks. Here are two options. I like the crosshairs on the "i".

[windyrower]

Looks good to me! I like the middle colored version - with the colored dot for the i. Can you send me the color and black-and-white electronically? I currently use Publisher for my webpage, but I will be changing to Dreamweaver 8. So if you can provide a layered image file that is compatible with both, that would be great.

[OffbeatDesign]

Link to files sent to you message box. Thank you.

[windyrower]

Files received. Thanks!