Trademark Registration
Protect the name behind the business.
Trademark search, strategy, and USPTO filing for creators, founders, brands, and growing businesses. We help you understand the filing path, identify potential conflicts, and move through the registration process with a clear plan.
Transactional counsel only. No litigation.
Filing Snapshot
USPTO Base Fee
$350
per class for a qualifying base application
Average First Action
4.3 months
USPTO data updated October 1, 2026
USPTO fees and processing times can change. Additional government fees may apply depending on filing basis and application details.
What We Handle
From clearance through registration and maintenance.
Clearance & Strategy
Search the federal register and relevant marketplace sources, identify potential conflicts, and develop a filing strategy before submitting an application.
Application Preparation
Select the filing basis, identify appropriate classes, and prepare goods and services descriptions that fit the brand and business.
USPTO Filing
Prepare and file the application, then track the matter through examination and publication.
Office Action Support
Evaluate USPTO correspondence and handle procedural or substantive responses when included in the engagement.
Intent-to-Use Filings
Manage post-filing steps for intent-to-use applications, including extensions and statements of use when needed.
Maintenance
Track key post-registration deadlines and assist with maintenance and renewal filings to keep registrations active.
Flat-Fee Options
Know the scope before the work begins.
Trademark Search & Strategy
$500
For clients who want to evaluate a mark before deciding whether to file.
- ◆Federal trademark search
- ◆Common-law and marketplace review
- ◆Conflict and registrability analysis
- ◆Class and filing strategy
- ◆Plain-English recommendations
USPTO filing fees are not included.
Popular
Single-Class Trademark Filing
$1,500
Attorney-managed filing for one mark in one class, subject to engagement scope.
- ◆Clearance review
- ◆Application preparation
- ◆Goods/services and class strategy
- ◆USPTO filing
- ◆Status updates during examination
USPTO base application fee is currently $350 per class. Additional USPTO fees may apply depending on the application.
Multi-Class Trademark Filing
$2,500
For brands whose goods or services span multiple trademark classes.
- ◆Clearance review
- ◆Up to three classes
- ◆Multi-class filing strategy
- ◆Application preparation and filing
- ◆Status updates during examination
USPTO fees are charged per class and are separate from attorney fees.
Pricing shown is for typical matters within the stated scope and may change based on complexity, number of marks or classes, filing basis, deadlines, or additional work. Attorney fees are separate from USPTO fees unless expressly stated in an engagement agreement.
The Process
A clear path from idea to application.
01
Tell us about the brand
Share the mark, what you sell or plan to sell, your launch status, and any filing deadline.
02
Search + strategy
We evaluate the proposed mark and identify filing considerations before the application is submitted.
03
Prepare + file
We prepare the application, confirm the filing information with you, and submit it to the USPTO.
04
Monitor the application
We track the application through examination and address next steps as the USPTO reviews the filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you file.
How much is the USPTO filing fee?
The USPTO's current base application fee is $350 per class for qualifying electronically filed applications. Additional USPTO fees can apply depending on the application, filing basis, and how goods or services are identified.
How long does the trademark process take?
USPTO processing times change. As of October 1, 2026, the USPTO reported an average of approximately 4.3 months to a first examining action and approximately 10.4 months from filing to registration or abandonment. Individual applications may take more or less time.
Does forming an LLC protect my brand name?
Not in the same way. Entity registration and federal trademark registration serve different purposes. We can evaluate whether federal trademark protection makes sense for the name or brand you are using.
Do I need more than one class?
It depends on the goods and services connected to the mark. We help identify the classes that fit the business and discuss whether additional classes are worth the added filing cost.
What if the USPTO issues an Office Action?
We review the Office Action and explain the available response options. Attorney fees for a response depend on the issue and the scope of the engagement.
Can you help after my trademark registers?
Yes. We can assist with maintenance and renewal filings and help keep track of important USPTO deadlines.
Do you handle trademark litigation?
No. Ascent Legal provides transactional trademark services through this practice area and does not handle litigation.
Does submitting an intake mean you represent me?
No. An inquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after conflict clearance and a signed engagement agreement.
Ready to Protect the Brand?
Start with the mark.
Tell us the name or logo you want to protect, what the business offers, whether you are already using the mark, and any filing or launch deadline.
Submitting an inquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after conflict clearance and a written engagement agreement.