One of the most frequent questions I get asked by potential clients is, “How much is the cost of trademark registration?” The answer is that you need to be concerned about two fees in the trademark registration process. The first is how much you are going to pay a lawyer to conduct the trademark search and draft and file the trademark application. The second is the US Government filing fee (Uncle Sam wants to get paid before they even review your application).
At Gerben Law Firm we try to make the trademark registration cost as low as possible. As a potential client, you should understand that hiring anyone who is not a lawyer to conduct your trademark search and draft and file your trademark application is extremely risky. There is a high likelihood that your application will be denied using a service such as Legal Zoom (I get a lot of calls from their dissatisfied customers). Moreover, please do not believe that you can conduct a “free trademark search” and determine whether or not your trademark is available for use. There is a lot that goes into conducting a proper trademark search that is impossible to do online. Our search uses special software and is conducted by an attorney. There is just no replacement for this type of search. I have seen too many people rely on a free trademark search to file their trademark, only to have it rejected from the US Government (and thus lose all the fees they paid to have the trademark filed).
The cost of trademark registration at Gerben Law Firm as of February 14, 2010 is as follows:
Legal Fee: $495 Flat Rate (includes comprehensive trademark search and drafting and filing of your trademark application)
US Government Filing Fee: $275 or $325 per class (most applications require only one class)
Because each trademark registration is different, give me a call to get an exact quote on the cost of trademark registration for your trademark. I can be reached directly at 1-877-350-6275. I encourage you not to worry about saving a few dollars by using a service such as Legal Zoom. If your application is not done correctly, you will lose your US Government filing fees and end up spending more in the long run to secure your trademark. I invite you to call me at 1-877-350-6275 and register your trademark properly.