Basic Package$270*
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Knockout Search$570*
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Industry Standard$1295*
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*All packages also require a minimum $325 PTO single class filing fee.
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Trademark Attorneys
Why Trademark Attorneys .com?
Trademark Attorneys .com is a service of the Law Firm of Lewis & Lin, LLC, a leading Internet domain name and trademark law boutique. Our Trademark Attorneys have more than 30 years of experience, having started their careers at some of the most prestigious law firms in the country. Trademark attorney Brett E. Lewis has been asked to speak on trademark and domain name related topics by:
- New York State Bar Association (NYSBA),
- Thomson Compumark,
- NYSBA Internet Law Committee,
- Domain RoundTable Conference
- T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Domain Conference
He has also written and blogged extensively on trademark and domain name related issues.
Can I file a Trademark Registration by Myself?
There is no requirement that you use a trademark attorney to file a trademark application, but here are 5 good reasons why you should.
- Trademark law is complicated – much more so than many people realize.
- The trademark application process is highly technical.
- It’s surprisingly easy to waste $325 on a filing fee, which is far from the worst that can happen.
- Even if you succeed in securing a trademark registration, your use of a trademark that has not been cleared first can expose you to liability.
- You could be forced to pay damages and to re-brand. Ugh.
It is always advisable to have a qualified trademark attorney perform a clearance search before you file for a trademark registration or make use of a mark. Clearing a trademark without legal guidance is kind of like dispensing medical advice after watching an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
I Saw an Advertisement for a $295 Trademark Registration. How Can I Tell if It’s Legitimate?
It takes roughly 8-10 hours of work to perform a knockout search, evaluate the results of a full mark search, draft a clearance letter, prepare specimens of use, and file a trademark application, all the while, keeping the client apprised of progress. It’s not likely that anyone who offers to register a trademark application for $295 is actually going to take the time properly to clear and file it. Either the attorney is working for $30-$35 per hour, outsourcing the work to low cost labor in India, or not doing the work. Given that most reputable attorneys charge $250 or more an hour (varying by geography), you should not expect very much out of a bargain basement service. Is it possible that your mark will be properly cleared and filed? It’s possible, however, there is also a good chance that there will be problems with the application. We have been retained several times to clean up the mess left behind by these types of sites. One misfiled an application, then filed a fraudulent specimen of use with the PTO to cover it up. The same service missed a filing deadline, causing another application to lapse. These services provide little attention to detail, and are built for volume. They’re no bargain, and upsetting to trademark attorneys who actually care about their clients and know what’s involved in a trademark clearance and registration. There are other options available for clients who are working on restricted budgets.
Give us a call and we’ll do our best to help you.