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Before preparing and filing trademark applications, it is our practice to run trademark clearance searches. Depending upon the circumstances, there are different levels of searches which may involve various databases as well as an Internet search. Once a search has been conducted, if appropriate, we provide the client with a freedom-to-use opinion that effectively minimizes later potential liability.
After a mark has been cleared and upon instruction, we file a trademark application. The official filing fee for the application is dependent on the number of classes of listed goods in the application. The current per class filing fees can be located at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site.
After filing a trademark application, a response is usually received from the Examiner within six months to one year. While the majority of the trademarks we file are allowed with minor adjustments, in some cases it will be necessary to respond to various rejections or file certain amendments. Our fees for those responses will be at our hourly rates plus the cost of any miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses.
If you have any questions regarding any of the above, please feel free to contact us.
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