Understand exactly what federal trademark registration costs — from USPTO government fees to attorney fees — and see how our flat-fee service compares to DIY filing and traditional hourly billing.
Your capital belongs in the business — not in legal fees.
Building a brand takes real resources. We designed our flat-fee trademark service so early-stage founders and growing companies can protect what they're building without open-ended hourly billing. One price, known upfront — so you can direct every other dollar toward growing the business.
For clients who have decided on their branding: We've distilled the full trademark application process into a single, transparent fee—so you can secure federal protection for your brand without watching a clock or dreading an invoice.
Plus USPTO filing fees, paid directly to the government.
One fee. One mark. Up to two international classes. Full attorney attention from clearance through registration.
Trademark Monitoring
We watch new USPTO filings on your behalf, flag potential conflicts, and tell you what to do about them—so infringers don't erode your rights while you're busy running your business.
Comprehensive trademark clearance search across federal, state, and common law sources
Strategic classification analysis to align your registration with how you actually use the mark
Specimen review and selection to reduce the risk of avoidable refusals
Preparation and filing of a carefully drafted application tailored to your mark
Responses to non-substantive office actions—no extra charges for routine USPTO correspondence
Active case management from filing through publication to registration
Full self-serve client portal access — submit documents, track status, and communicate with your attorney in one place
Because you shouldn't have to choose between protecting your brand and knowing what it will cost. Our flat-fee arrangement aligns our interests with yours: we're paid to do the job well, not to bill more hours.
See how our flat fee compares to filing alone or hourly billing.
Our flat fee covers up to 2 classes.
Add Trademark Monitoring — $195/mo
Ongoing conflict detection after registration.
Gov't fees only
Est. at $450/hr × 5–7 hrs
Cost varies. Office actions, correspondence, and complexity add unbilled hours. No price certainty.
$2,000 attorney fee for a trademark application + $350 USPTO
Full-service. Clearance through registration. No surprise bills.
Estimated Time Breakdown by Legal Phase
Clearance Search & Analysis
2–3 hrs
Federal/state database search, common law review, and written risk assessment.
What is a clearance search?Application Drafting & Filing
1–2 hrs
Goods/services classification, specimen review, application preparation, and USPTO submission.
End-to-end processProsecution & Office Actions
1–2 hrs
Examiner correspondence, responses to non-substantive Office Actions, and publication coordination.
What is an Office Action?Case Management & Registration
0.5–1 hr
Deadline tracking, client communication, and coordination through to certificate issuance.
After registrationHours reflect typical attorney time per engagement. Complex marks or substantive Office Actions may require additional work scoped separately.
Estimates are for illustration only. USPTO fees per uspto.gov/trademarks/trademark-fee-information (current as of 2026). Contact us for matters involving more than 2 classes or design marks.
Our attorneys guide you through every stage of the USPTO registration process — from comprehensive clearance search to active monitoring after registration.
STEP 1 OF 8
Our attorneys conduct a comprehensive search across the USPTO database, state registries, and common law sources to assess the availability and registrability of your mark before a single dollar is spent on filing.
Key Activities
Typical timeline: 12–18 months from filing to registration, depending on USPTO examination backlog and whether office actions are issued.
Having the right documents ready from the start keeps your application on track and reduces delays. Download our checklist to share with your team.
Everything we need from you before we begin filing.
01 — Your Mark
02 — Owner Information
03 — Goods & Services
04 — Filing Basis
05 — Specimens (Use-in-Commerce Only)
06 — Additional Information
Don't have everything on this list? That's okay — contact us and we'll help you determine what's required for your specific situation.
Every client receives secure portal access to track, manage, and communicate about their trademark application in real time — no additional cost.
Monitor your trademark application status at every stage — from initial filing through final registration with live USPTO data.
Access all application materials, correspondence, and filings in one centralized location with automatic version history.
Collaborate with our team through secure messaging — ask questions, provide feedback, and get answers without endless email chains.
Receive automatic notifications if similar marks are filed that could pose a risk to your trademark registration.
See the complete USPTO timeline for your application — key deadlines, office action dates, and next steps at a glance.
Never miss a deadline with task checklists that keep you informed when USPTO responses require your attention.
Start your trademark intake — from $2,000 attorney fee, no surprises.
Note: The flat fee applies only to clients who know their exact mark. If you need to evaluate multiple branding options, contact us for an hourly consultation.