I need someone to register my mark with the USPTO.

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If you already know which mark you want to register, I can evaluate your application materials, correct any problems with them, and file your application for you. I do NOT bill by the hour for this service. I also do NOT charge one big fee. Instead, I charge a flat fee broken down into two parts: risk assessment and filing. Why? Because if I discover serious issues during the risk assessment phase, it doesn't make any sense for you to file an application for a mark that can't be registered. And if I'm not actually filing an application for you, why would I get paid for doing nothing? 

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Phase 1 - Risk Assessment:

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First, I search for any marks that might block your path to registration.

 

1. TARGETED SEARCH

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I search the U.S. federal trademark register using the same methods that I relied on when reviewing applications at the USPTO.

 

2. COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH

 

In addition to searching the U.S. federal trademark register, I also look at:

 

• U.S. state trademark registers

• U.S. state records of business name registrations

• Domain name records

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• Social media usage

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I analyze the search results and summarize them in a letter as free from legalese as possible. I rate the risk of refusal due to similarity with another mark, and if I find any significant obstacles to your path to registration, I talk you through each one, explain if there is any way to solve them, and provide my experience-based opinion about how likely you would be to overcome those problems. In addition, I evaluate your application materials for dozens of potential issues that could result in refusal. The cost of the search includes a detailed telephone call to go over any questions you have. If I think it's unlikely your mark would be registered, I don't file, and I don't charge you any additional fees.

    

Phase 2 - Filing:

 

If you decide to move forward after the risk assessment phase, I correct any problems with your submission materials and file the application. 

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Cost: flat fee that includes both my fees and the USPTO's filing fees, based on the total number of applications and Classes in each application. Fee includes:

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     Phase 1:

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• Search of the U.S. federal trademark register using the same methods that I relied on when reviewing applications at the USPTO (and, if a comprehensive search, a review of U.S. state trademark registrations, U.S. state records of business name registrations, domain name records, and social media usage)

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• My analysis and summary of this search in a letter rating the risk of refusal due to similarity with another mark​

 

• My evaluation of your application materials to identify dozens of other potential bases for refusal also clearly explained by letter

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• A detailed telephone call to go over any questions you have

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     Phase 2:

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• The USPTO filing fee (dependent on the total number of classes identified and whether the application is TEAS Plus or TEAS Standard)

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• Corrections to the application materials before filing to resolve any of the issues identified in Phase 1 which might otherwise prevent registration

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• Monitoring your application, tracking deadlines, and informing you of updates

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• Communicating with the USPTO about your application

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