Trademark applications

Before filing a trademark application, it is recommended to first conduct a trademark search. A trademark application includes information about the applicant, the mark, and the goods and/or services that the trademark is used with. Additionally, a trademark application will include a basis for filing, such as "intent to use," "use based," or a foreign application.

To prepare and file a basic federal trademark application, including a consultation with a trademark attorney, our firm charges $475 (plus USPTO filing fee of $325). For each additional class of goods or services, our firm charges $100 (plus USPTO filing fee of $325 per class). It is possible to file a trademark application yourself, or use a low cost trademark application, however the motto "you get what you pay for" is applicable to legal services as well.

Our fee additionally includes reporting your filing, docketing reminders for your application, and reporting any correspondence received from the USPTO regarding your trademark application. The consultation before filing your trademark application will include a discussion about claiming the broadest scope of goods and/or services that you wish your mark to cover. We can additionally discuss what type of filing basis to use, and what type of trademark application to file.

To discuss filing a trademark application with our intellectual property attorney Marc Baumgartner, please contact us online, or call us at 858-350-3124. (San Diego).