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Trademark Services
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Trademark services, complete. Search to enforcement.

Brand protection is a multi-step program: search before you adopt a mark, register at USPTO, monitor for infringers, respond to USPTO office actions, renew every 10 years, and record any assignments. Plus copyright registration for written works, software, music, and visual content. We handle the full IP stack for small and growing businesses.

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All trademark + copyright services.

Coverage from pre-adoption clearance through enforcement and renewal. Plus copyright for non-trademark IP assets.

Trademark search + registration

Pre-launch + filing
Trademark Search
From $199
Pre-adoption clearance
Use case: Before launching brandLearn more →
Trademark Registration
From $399
USPTO federal filing
Use case: Federal protectionLearn more →

Trademark maintenance

Ongoing portfolio
Trademark Monitoring
$299/yr
USPTO + state + common-law watch
Use case: Active brand protectionLearn more →
Office Action Response
$599
USPTO refusals, 6-month deadline
Use case: When USPTO refuses applicationLearn more →
Trademark Renewal
$399
Sections 8, 9, 15 maintenance
Use case: Every 10 yearsLearn more →
Assignment Recording
$299
Ownership transfer at USPTO
Use case: M&A, family transfers, restructuringLearn more →

Copyright

Works of authorship
Copyright Registration
$199
US Copyright Office filing
Use case: Written, software, music, visualLearn more →
Why our IP services

Brand protection, properly. Defensive.

Search before adoption

Adopting a mark already in use is the most expensive trademark mistake. Complete search before launch catches conflicts; cheap insurance against rebranding.

Federal vs. state rights

USPTO federal registration gives nationwide rights and statutory damages. State registration is geographically limited. Common-law rights from actual use exist but are narrower.

Active monitoring

Trademark rights weaken without enforcement. Monitoring catches infringers early when remedies are cheaper and more effective.

Maintenance deadlines

Section 8 between years 5-6 and 9-10. Section 9 every 10 years. Miss the deadline and the registration is canceled. We track and file on time.

International extension

Madrid Protocol allows extending USPTO registration to 130+ countries via single application. Available as add-on; we coordinate with international agents.

Copyright separately

Copyright protects different IP than trademarks. Software code, written content, music, images. Register for statutory damages and standing to sue infringers.

FAQ

About Trademark Services.

What are trademark services?
Trademark services cover the full lifecycle of protecting a brand: clearance searches, filing state or federal applications, responding to office actions, monitoring for conflicts, and maintaining and enforcing the registration. We help you protect your brand at the right level and handle the entity that owns it.
Should I trademark my business name?
If your name is central to your brand and you sell beyond a single local spot, yes: a trademark protects the name in the marketplace, which forming an LLC does not, and it stops others from trading on your identity. We help you decide between state and federal registration for your reach.
State or federal trademark?
A state trademark protects your name within one state and is cheaper, while a federal USPTO registration protects it nationwide with stronger enforcement, so a purely local business may use state while anyone online or expanding should consider federal. We help you choose based on where you operate.
How long does trademark registration take?
A state registration can be relatively quick, while a federal application typically takes several months to over a year, including examination and a publication period. We prepare the application correctly so it is not delayed by an avoidable office action, and monitor its progress.
Does forming an LLC protect my brand?
No: forming an LLC registers your entity name with the state but gives no trademark rights and does not stop others from using your brand name in the marketplace. A trademark is what protects the brand, and we handle both the entity and the mark.
Can I trademark a logo and a name?
Yes, often as separate marks: a word mark protects the name in any styling, and a design mark protects the logo, and many brands file both. Which to prioritize depends on where your recognition lives, and we help you decide the filing strategy.
How do I keep my trademark protected?
By maintaining the registration with required filings, monitoring for conflicts, and enforcing against infringers, since a mark you never defend can weaken. We treat maintenance and monitoring as part of ongoing brand protection, not a one-time filing.
What if someone is already using my name?
A search shows whether the name is taken, and prior use can block your registration or invite a dispute, so clearing the name first is essential. We run the search before you file so your brand is built on a name you can keep.
Can File.Business handle my trademark?
Yes: we run the clearance search, help you choose state or federal, prepare and file the application, and can set up monitoring and maintenance, so your brand is protected and stays protected. The trademark office grants the mark; we clear the path and keep it enforceable.

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