Trademark Application: Experienced trademark attorneys prepare and file all Trademark Registration Applications with the United States Patent And Trademark Office (USPTO). All applications are accompanied by a filing fee payable to the USPTO ($375 for paper filing/$325 for electronic filing).

Trademark Office Examination: The USPTO conducts a detailed examination and research of all trademark applications filed. Every word used in a trademark application has a certain legal meaning or significance. Use of incorrect wording can result in severe consequences, which may include, loss or restriction of trademark rights, refusal or rejection of an application altogether. Preparing a trademark application requires experience, and careful planning. It is not just a fill-in-the-blank process. What goes into the content of an application determines the scope and extent of any trademark rights you may obtain. Mistakes in the application process can go undiscovered for years, but can have serious effects when later discovered.

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Application Preparation: Our trademark attorneys prepare trademark applications designed to seek the broadest scope of protection for your business, product or service. We prepare applications seeking to insulate clients from claims of trademark infringement. Most importantly, all applications are designed to give the mark the best chance to quickly and efficiently mature into a registered trademark.

After the USPTO completes the initial examination of an application to verify it complies with the minimum statutory filing requirements, the application is assigned to a Trademark Examiner for examination. Examination of a trademark application is conducted according to the Trademark Statutes, Trademark Office Rules and the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP). Part of the USPTO examination process includes a trademark search of the USPTO records to make sure the mark applied for, is not already registered or confusingly similar to other registered trademarks or pending applications. If a conflict arises, our trademark attorneys have a working knowledge of the TMEP and the USPTO, as well as extensive experience in working with USPTO staff members and Trademark Examiners.

Application Monitoring: After a trademark application is filed with the USPTO, we closely monitor the application from beginning to end. There is an approximate twelve (12) month period from the time a trademark application is first filed to the time when the application matures into a registered trademark. We expedite this process whenever possible. We monitor applications to help prevent them from being accidentally delayed by the USPTO. We also watch closely to assure accurate and timely USPTO processing and examination of the application. In working to quickly and efficiently prosecute trademark applications, we keep you fully informed of the status of the application, and what to expect.

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USPTO Office Actions: It is common practice for the USPTO to send correspondence to the trademark attorney, which either requests information and clarification, regarding TMEP Requirements, or advises of other registered trademarks or pending applications the Trademark Examiner may think are problematic to registration of your mark. These communications are known as "Office Actions."

Refusals To Register: An Office Action may request an amendment to an application, or it may consist of an initial refusal to register a mark. There are many reasons the USPTO may issue an initial refusal or request amendments. In the event the USPTO issues an Office Action or initial refusal to register a mark, our trademark attorneys will respond by requesting an appropriate amendment or by making a request for the Examiner to withdraw the refusal.

Trademark Registration Certificate: After prosecution of a trademark application is completed and your trademark is successfully registered, the USPTO issues a Certificate of Trademark Registration. The trademark certificate is an official document showing your trademark is entitled to the privileges and protections under the trademark laws of the United States.

Trademark Certificate Verification: Unfortunately, sometimes trademark certificates contain errors or omissions. A trademark certificate that contains errors or omissions can cause serious problems for your business. We carefully examine all trademark certificates to verify and confirm 100% accuracy. This includes consistency and accuracy with the original application, any amendments, revisions, and the rest of the prosecution history. This detailed examination is a necessary final step in the registration process. If mistakes are detected, we notify you and have them corrected.

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