Trademark Search Opinion, Service Mark Search Opinion, Federal Service Mark Application

A service of the Intellectual Property Law Firm of Gallagher & Dawsey Co., LPA

As trademark attorneys we have learned that our clients value simplicity. Therefore, our trademark lawyers offer a single trademark search option, or service mark search option, and will file the related federal trademark application for registration, or federal service mark application for registration, in a single class for FREE, not including the USPTO filing fee, if the trademark search opinion or service mark search opinion is favorable.

Our trademark attorneys recognize that prompt service is expected in today’s competitive global business environment. Therefore, our trademark lawyers do not charge extra for prompt trademark service. In fact, we put our money where our mouth is and guarantee that your comprehensive trademark search opinion letter will be e-mailed to you within 4 business days, or the trademark search is FREE!

Trademark Application Fees

$495 Comprehensive Trademark Search + FREE Trademark Application Preparation and Filing for Marks that Receive Favorable Search Results (not including USPTO filing fee of $325/class)

Our Goal is to Eliminate Hidden Fees.
Therefore we strive to clearly identify what is included and what is not included.

What is Included:

A Comprehensive Trademark Search of federal, state, common law, and domain name databases.
An opinion letter providing our opinion regarding the registerablity of your mark.
Preparation and filing of a federal trademark application in a single class with the USPTO, not including the USPTO filing fee of $325 per class. We will file your application in additional classes for a fee of $99 per class plus the USPTO filing fee of $325 per class.
Preparation and filing of responses to non-substantive USPTO office actions.
Preparation and filing of a statement of use (for intent to use applications, not including the $100 USPTO fee).

What is NOT Included:

USPTO filing fee of $325 per class.
Preparation and filing of the trademark application in more than one class. The professional fee for each additional class is $99.
Preparation and filing of responses to substantive USPTO office actions.
USPTO fee (currently $100) associated with filing of a statement of use for intent to use applications
Subsequent maintenance of a registered trademark (between years 5-6, year 10, and every 10 years thereafter).

What are Non-Substantive USPTO Office Actions?

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office occasionally refuses trademark applications after an initial review by an Examining Attorney. Such refusals entitle the applicant to respond within 6 months of the mailing of the office action/provisional refusal. Non-substantive USPTO office actions may be informal, requiring clarification or amendment of the application in order to place it in proper condition for publication. Informalities include problems with the identification of goods or services, the legal entity status or citizenship of the applicant, improper specimens, or improper dates of use.

What are Substantive USPTO Office Actions?

Substantive USPTO office actions are based on more complicated problems identified by the Examining Attorney. Substantive USPTO office actions may involve substantive legal refusals based on statutory prohibitions, such as refusals based on mere descriptiveness (or generic marks), likelihood of confusion, surnames, false suggestion of connection, or scandalous marks. Upon receipt of a substantive USPTO office action, we will provide a free evaluation to determine whether or not the problem can be fixed and provide an estimate of the fees associated with responding to the office action.