TRADEMARK SERVICES

BRAND PROTECTION MADE SIMPLE

TRADEMARKS

TRADEMARKS

Register your trademark, the easiest way.

You want to protect your brand but aren't sure how to go about trademark registration, what might be holding up your application, or how to get rid of copycats once and for all.

The Carter Firm can clear the way for you and your trademark so that you can get back to work, knowing that your intellectual property is YOURS and yours alone.

Clear your path to success!

You don’t have to do it alone.

Many creators & business owners are unfamiliar with the trademark registration process, which can be pretty complicated. Registering a trademark can be long and arduous, often taking over a year from application to official registration. Our trademark registration packages are designed to cover all the bases while providing peace of mind.

Registering a new brand?

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION SERVICES

  • Perfect if you are just starting and want to ensure your trademarks are protected from the get-go.

    Attorney Carter will:

    • conduct a preliminary trademark search to identify any potential conflicts,

    • discuss all findings with you,

    • then prepare and file a single-class trademark application with the USPTO.

    Ms. Carter will keep you updated every step of the way until your trademark is approved or rejected.

    ($1,750 Flat Fee, Single Class Filing Fee Included)

  • If you have a more established brand, this package is designed to give you comprehensive protection.

    Attorney Carter will:

    • conduct a thorough trademark search to identify any potential conflicts,

    • then prepare and file a multi-class trademark application with the USPTO

    You'll also receive:

    • a legal opinion letter on the registrability of your trademark,

    • assistance with responding to office actions,

    • and one year of trademark monitoring to ensure your brand stays secure!

    ($3,000 Flat Fee, Two Class Filing Fees Included)

  • This package is perfect for you if you already have a registered trademark (or have an application pending!) and need help maintaining it.

    With this package Attorney Carter will:

    • handle your trademark renewal services to ensure your registration stays in force,

    • assist with responding to office actions,

    • and conduct annual trademark monitoring to identify any potential infringement

    ($275/hr)

Each package can be customized to fit your specific needs, based on the complexity of your trademark application and the level of involvement required to respond to office actions. Payment plans are also available. Let us take care of your trademark protection needs so you can focus on growing your business!

Don’t think twice. Isaro is a compassionate and knowledgeable lawyer who looks out for her clients zealously. She is on top of her game and research and is a prime business asset and team member.

– Alina A., Small Business Owner (Copywriting)

Running into Copycats?

TRADEMARK ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

  • Perfect for clients who want to stay on top of their trademark game! This package includes:

    • regular searches across databases, social media, and other online platforms to identify potential infringements

    • Attorney Carter’s analysis of any potential infringements found and counsel on the best course of action.

    If needed, Ms. Carter will prepare and send out cease and desist letters or other legal correspondence to protect your brand.

    Plus, you'll receive monthly or quarterly reports (your choice!) from Ms. Carter to keep you informed of any trademark activity.

    Starting at $395/year (per mark)

  • The ideal package if you want to challenge the registration or use of a conflicting trademark.

    Attorney Carter will:

    • analyze the conflicting trademark and assess the potential for opposition or cancellation.

    • If necessary, Ms. Carter will prepare and file the opposition or cancellation proceedings with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and represent you in the proceedings, including communication with the opposing party and their attorneys.

    • Monitor your resulting TTAB proceedings and provide regular reports to you on any developments or decisions.

    Starting at $5,000 per TTAB proceeding

At The Carter Firm, we know that each client is unique, and so are their needs. That's why we offer customizable packages to fit your specific trademark needs. Payment Plans are also available. So don't wait; protect your brand today with The Carter Firm – where we take your trademarks as seriously as you do!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! We believe legal services should be financially accessible. During your Discovery Call or Strategy Session, ask us about paying with PayLater.

    PayLater has partnered with Affirm to offer flexible financing solutions with no hidden fees. You can now split the cost of your legal services into 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 monthly payments. Click here to learn more!

  • Great question—a trademark protects the way a business owner covers the use of their business name & elements of their brand identity (logos, slogans, sounds, packaging, etc.) Copyright protects the tangible expression of an original idea (scripts, photographs, sound recordings, etc.)

    For a more in-depth explanation, watch this video!

  • There are two kinds!

    Non-substantive office actions are letters issued by USPTO examining attorneys that do not necessarily refuse registration of the mark & do not require significant legal research or argument.

    Substantive office actions are refusals of your trademark application based on the USPTO examining attorney’s interpretation of the Lanham (aka Trademark) Act. They are usually issued based on your mark being confusingly similar to another mark already registered (or pending registration), merely describing the goods or services being sold, or being simply ornamental and not operating as a trademark identifying the source of the goods/services.

    You should consider hiring an attorney to craft a comprehensive and persuasive legal argument to overcome the USPTO examining attorney’s reasoning.

  • They are 45 groups that categorize the different ways a trademark is used. There are 34 classes for products & 11 for services.

  • Time is of the essence when it comes to TM registration after receiving a clearance search. Clearance searches are essentially a snapshot of the market when the search was conducted. You never know when a junior user of a mark can enter the marketplace & potentially block you from using your mark.

  • At the 5-year and 10th anniversary of your trademark registration, you’ll have to verify with the USPTO that you are still using your trademark the way you initially claimed you were.

  • Absolutely. Trademark clearance searches are not required by law.

    However, clearance searches are HIGHLY recommended & The Carter Firm will NOT register any mark without performing a trademark clearance search first.