Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California
Trademark
How do I go about getting a trademark
registered for my company name. I
have done some work under the name,
but I want to guarntee that I have the
name. Is a trademark correct? How
muc does it cost and where do I start?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Trademark
Trademark attorneys typically charge a flat rate of around $750-$1000 for a basic application. This may or may not include the filing fees payable to the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Have a look at www.uspto.gov for more information about the process.
It's possible to do it yourself, but in my experience, people screw things up, and end up paying me more to fix things, than if they'd come to me in the first place.
Best bet, hire a lawyer.
Re: Trademark
Hello, Since you are already using the name it is just a matter of filing the Trademark application. There are questions that I would need to know but the process is pretty painless. Give me a call to discuss. We typically charge $500 for the legal work.
Richard B. Jefferson, Esq.
818.973.2731
Re: Trademark
There isn't enough information, but it sounds as if a trademark is appropriate. The first step is a comprehensive trademark search, following by (if appropriate) a TM filing(s) at the state or federal level. Expect to pay $1000+ and to get started, just contact a trademark lawyer.