Federal/State Trademark Search

A Federal/State trademark search is the first step in determining whether your proposed tag lines, product names or company names are available for presentation to your clients and for potential use in commerce.

A trademark screening provides a full-text search of the federal and state trademark databases to uncover marks that may potentially be in conflict with your proposed marks.  The results also uncover usage/ownership information on file with the respective Trademark Offices.

Note: International searches are also available. Call us to inquire.

$175 per mark

Common Law Search

Trademarks in use may be protected under common law trademark rights even if they are not registered. A common law search covers 20 million business names from American Business Information and Dun and Bradstreet databases; 5,000 online sources published by Information Access Company (IAC); and extensive trademarks collected and updated from over 300 trade publications.

This is the most in-depth search available.  We highly recommend it before proceeding with any trademark registration application.

$550 per mark

Logo/Design Search

A logo/design search of the federal database determines if the mark you have developed for your client may be in conflict with similar designs or logos.  The search covers all industries and provides visual samples of registered marks in question for direct comparison with your design.

$1,500 per logo/design

Trademark Registration

Once a mark is cleared for use, it is advisable to apply for a federal or state level trademark. Trademark registration provides a public record of the details associated with your mark, including first date of use, goods and services rendered, owner information, registration and serial numbers.  Registration is highly recommended to gain maximum protection for your trademarks.

$500 administration fee, plus applicable government filing fees