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Do you have a trademark in the US?

by rmx
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How did you get it?

Did you do it yourself, use an attorney or a service?

I need to look into getting a tradmark. I know you can do it yourself but I would rather leave it to people who do it all the time.

Instead of using an attorney which think will be the most expensive, I was thinking of using a service like:

Trademark Exress
TradeMark Express - Your Home for Trademark Registration and Trademark Research

Has anyone used a company like this or any other they can recommend?

Thanks, RMX
#trademark
  • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
    RMX,

    Here is a link to the United States Patent and Trademark Office:

    Trademarks - where to start

    It' a good place to start your investigation.

    KJ
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    • Profile picture of the author rmx
      Before you use Legal Zoom or any other service check carefully and see if they have any complaints against them.

      I know you can do some initial Trademark searches yourself but an attorney or good service can help you if there are conflicts etc.

      RMX
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      • Profile picture of the author FrankRumbauskas
        I tried it myself but the trademark application process is a minefield and is full of technicalities. After my applications were initially rejected I hired an attorney to get them through. A good attorney will typically charge a flat $1,000 plus filing fees.

        What are you trying to trademark?
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff_Gardner
    I guess the question then becomes:

    How do you find a good attorney.

    Mine charges $250 an hour - and wants a $3,500 retainer. I've found companies online promising to do it for under $500 - so it's making me think either (a) I'm being gouged by my attorney [I'd be SHOCKED! If you can't trust an attorney not to overcharge you, who can you trust!!] --- or (b) these online companies are hiding fees they'll surprise me with later.

    If you know of any good attorneys, please let me know. :0)

    Thanks!

    Best,
    Jeff
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