Trademark & Copyright
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Trademark Registration
Pricing & Cost Guide

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.

Built for Founders

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.

Transparent Pricing

Protect Your Brand for a Predictable Price

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.

Flat Attorney Fee
$2,000

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.

Optional Add-On
$195/month

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.

What's Included

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

Why a Flat Fee?

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.

Cost Estimator

See how our flat fee compares to filing alone or hourly billing.

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Our flat fee covers up to 2 classes.

Add Trademark Monitoring — $195/mo

Ongoing conflict detection after registration.

$350

Gov't fees only

Typical Hourly Atty
$2,600–$3,500

Est. at $450/hr × 5–7 hrs

Cost varies. Office actions, correspondence, and complexity add unbilled hours. No price certainty.

JEH Flat Fee
$2,350

$2,000 attorney fee for a trademark application + $350 USPTO

Full-service. Clearance through registration. No surprise bills.

Up to 33% vs. hourly
Estimated Registration Window
May 2027 – November 2027(8–14 months from filing)Timeline FAQ

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 process

Prosecution & 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 registration

Hours 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.

The Process

From Clearance Search to Federal Registration

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

Clearance Search

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.

1–2 weeks

Key Activities

  • Full USPTO TESS database search
  • Common law and state trademark review
  • Attorney registrability opinion
  • Conflict analysis and risk assessment
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Typical timeline: 12–18 months from filing to registration, depending on USPTO examination backlog and whether office actions are issued.

Before We Begin

What to Prepare for Your Application

Having the right documents ready from the start keeps your application on track and reduces delays. Download our checklist to share with your team.

Pre-Application Document Checklist

Everything we need from you before we begin filing.

01 — Your Mark

  • Exact spelling of the word mark, or high-resolution logo/design file (.PNG or .SVG, 300 dpi minimum)
  • If the mark includes color: description of each color claimed as a feature of the mark

02 — Owner Information

  • Full legal name of the owner (individual, LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.)
  • Owner entity type and state/country of incorporation or citizenship
  • Owner's complete mailing address (street, city, state, ZIP, country)

03 — Goods & Services

  • Detailed description of all goods and/or services offered under the mark
  • Industry or business category (to help identify the correct international class(es))

04 — Filing Basis

  • For Use in Commerce (Section 1(a)): date the mark was first used anywhere, and date first used in interstate commerce
  • For Intent to Use (Section 1(b)): confirmation that the mark has not yet been used in commerce
  • For Foreign Registration (Section 44): copy of the foreign registration certificate and registration number

05 — Specimens (Use-in-Commerce Only)

  • For goods: photograph of the mark as it appears on the product, packaging, hang tag, or label
  • For services: screenshot of website, advertisement, brochure, or other marketing material showing the mark in connection with the services
  • Specimen must show the mark actually in use — mock-ups are not accepted

06 — Additional Information

  • Any existing state trademark registrations or common law uses of the mark
  • Any known third-party uses or prior USPTO filings that may conflict with your mark
  • Preferred contact email and phone number for the responsible party

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.

Included with Your Service

Your Trademark Client Portal

Every client receives secure portal access to track, manage, and communicate about their trademark application in real time — no additional cost.

Real-Time Status Tracking

Monitor your trademark application status at every stage — from initial filing through final registration with live USPTO data.

Secure Document Management

Access all application materials, correspondence, and filings in one centralized location with automatic version history.

Direct Attorney Communication

Collaborate with our team through secure messaging — ask questions, provide feedback, and get answers without endless email chains.

Conflict Monitoring Alerts

Receive automatic notifications if similar marks are filed that could pose a risk to your trademark registration.

Timeline Visibility

See the complete USPTO timeline for your application — key deadlines, office action dates, and next steps at a glance.

Action Items & Checklists

Never miss a deadline with task checklists that keep you informed when USPTO responses require your attention.

Ready to protect your brand?

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.