Own your brand name in all 50 states.
A federal trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office gives you exclusive nationwide rights to a brand name, logo, or slogan. We run the clearance search, classify correctly, prepare the application, and respond to any USPTO office actions through registration.
Trademark Registration, explained plainly.
A trademark is a brand identifier: a name, logo, slogan, or other distinctive symbol that consumers use to identify the source of goods or services. Forming an LLC, registering a DBA, or buying a domain does not give you trademark rights. Only registration with the US Patent and Trademark Office gives you nationwide exclusive rights to the mark.
A registered federal trademark blocks others from using a similar mark on similar goods, gives you the right to use the (R) symbol, creates a presumption of validity in court, lets you sue in federal court, allows you to record the mark with US Customs to block infringing imports, and is recognized in most other countries through the Madrid Protocol.
The USPTO application process takes 8 to 14 months in normal circumstances and involves a clearance search, choice of one or more international classes, an examination by a USPTO examining attorney, a 30-day opposition period, and final registration. Most applications receive at least one office action requiring a response. We handle the full process end to end.
Common situations that need this filing.
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
Four steps. We handle everything else.
How we compare.
| LegalZoom | ZenBusiness | Bizee | File.Business | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service fee per class | $399 | $399 | $199 | $249 |
| Office action response | paid | paid | paid | included |
| Common-law search | paid | limited | limited | included |
| Class selection advice | paid | no | limited | included |
| Maintenance reminders | no | no | limited | yes |
Based on publicly listed pricing and feature pages as of 2026. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Frequently asked questions.
Is a federal trademark different from a DBA or LLC name?
How long does USPTO registration take?
What is the difference between TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard?
What is an international class?
What is an office action?
Can I trademark a generic or descriptive name?
What is "intent to use"?
How long does a trademark last?
What about international trademark protection?
Start your trademark in about 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file at the right office. You receive the stamped certificate in your dashboard.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Trademark Monitoring
RecommendedWe watch for infringing applications and notify you within 24 hours.
Office Action Response
If the USPTO refuses, we draft a professional response.
Trademark Renewal Tracking
USPTO renewals every 5 and 10 years - we never let one lapse.