1. Consult with Ganesan law

Talk to an attorney who can guide you on the type of trademark you need. Is for a product, service, or collective mark? Under what class does the trademark application needs to be filed? Is the trademark currently being used in interstate commerce or do you intend to use it later?

These are some important factors to consider as they affect the type of trademark application that needs to be submitted. A fact is that about 50% or more of trademark applications are rejected, so it is important to work with an experienced trademark attorney.

2. Conduct a Trademark Search and Provide a Report

We will conduct a comprehensive search using proprietary software to check for any conflicting trademarks that could cause your application to be denied. After the search, we analyze and write a report of the search findings in non-legal language for you to understand the potential success or pitfalls of your trademark. Even the comprehensive search is not 100% fail proof, there could be undetected marks that might still sneak up.

3. Draft Your Trademark Application

In the next step we will work on your trademark application and tailor it to your specific needs to maximize your chances of getting the trademark registered. The Application will be filled with details such as:

• Name and contact information of the applicant.
• A representation of the trademark i.e. word, logo, design, etc.
• The international class of the goods or services associated with the trademark.
• A declaration of actual use at present or an intent to use in the future of the trademark.

4. File and Track Your Federal Trademark Application

After you approve your trademark application, we will file it with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Prior to filing, you will pay the USPTO filing fee per class of goods/services. Now, you get to relax and focus on your business, while we monitor your trademark application throughout the registration process.

5. Respond to Non-Substantive/Procedural Office Actions

If the USPTO issues any non-substantive or procedural Office Actions (A non-substantive or procedural Office Action is a notification from the USPTO that identifies minor errors or omissions in the application that don’t relate to the core registrability of the mark itself) regarding your application, we will respond to these office actions.

** Any substantive Office Actions (substantive actions address the merits of the trademark’s registrability, like whether it functions as a trademark or if it’s too similar to existing ones) are separately charged.
It could take about 12 -15 months from the time of application, to register a trademark. Depending on various issues it could take longer or even get rejected.

6. Publication in the Official Gazette for Opposition

After approval of the application, it will be published in the Official Gazette, by the USPTO. Within 30 days of the publication, third parties can oppose the registration for infringement. If no opposition happens or if it is resolved in your favor, then your trademark is registered. Hurrah!!

7. Send You Your Trademark Registration Certificate

Yay, it’s celebration time! We celebrate together and send you the trademark certificate after it’s registered.

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION PACKAGE: $2,500.00*
Includes:
2 Consultation Calls ($800 Value)
Up to 2 Comprehensive Searches ($2000 Value)
Application Filing ($1500 value)
Response to all Procedural Office Actions ($1500)
Total Value: $5750+
INVESTMENT: $2,500*

*Government filing fees NOT included, $350 per class of goods or services

Post-Registration Maintenance:

Next step after registration of the trademark is to maintain your mark. After the registration of the trademark, it must be maintained by filing maintenance documents with the associated fees:

• A statement of Declaration of Use needs to be filed with the USPTO between the 5th and 6th years after registration.
• The trademark needs to be renewed every 10 years.
• We are happy to assist with the post registration maintenance for an additional