FAQ
Common questions
What does a trademark cost in total?
For a one-class application: $650 attorney fee plus the USPTO's $350 base filing fee. Additional classes, intent-to-use filings and office action responses add cost; you'll get a written quote before anything is filed.
How long does registration take?
USPTO review typically takes many months, and longer if an office action is issued. Filing quickly matters because your filing date establishes priority.
Can you guarantee my trademark will be registered?
No attorney can guarantee registration. A search and a well-drafted application improve your odds and help you avoid filing on a mark that is likely to be refused.
Do I need a trademark, a copyright, or both?
A trademark protects your brand name, logo or slogan as a source identifier. A copyright protects creative expression such as artwork, photos, writing and music. A logo can qualify for both, which is why the Logo Bundle exists.
Do you work with clients outside Wisconsin?
Yes. Trademark and copyright registration are federal, so clients anywhere in the U.S. can be served online. Questions about a specific state's law outside Wisconsin will be referred to a locally licensed attorney.
Do you handle disputes or lawsuits?
No. This practice focuses on clearance, registration and maintenance. If you receive or need to send a cease-and-desist letter, you'll be referred to litigation counsel.
