FAQ/Fees

Our Dallas Trademark Attorneys regularly advise clients on preparing, filing, and prosecuting applications to register trademarks, service marks, and trade dress. We typically perform corporate name searches and clearances before advising our clients to adopt a new identity or brand. Our Dallas Trademark Attorneys help our clients protect their brand from infringement and dilution.

Unlike other firms, our Dallas Trademark Attorneys offer most trademark and branding services using a flat fee cost arrangement. Our clients know these costs upfront and thus there are no surprises.

Here are our top 5 Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is the difference between a Trademark and a Service mark?
A. A trademark includes any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination used, in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods manufactured or sold by others, and to indicate the source of the goods.

A service mark, on the other hand, is any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used in commerce, to identify and distinguish the services of one provider from the services provided by others, and to indicate the source of the services.

Q. What is the difference between the symbols: TM and ®?
A. The use of the TM symbol denotes a common law mark and is generally governed by local, state, or foreign laws. The federal registration symbol, ®, may only be used once the trademark is actually registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Q. Should I register my Trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?
A. Generally, registering your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will confer certain rights that you would otherwise not have. For example, registration will provide evidence of ownership of the trademark and provide constructive notice to others of your mark nationwide.

Q. What is the Average Cost for filing a Trademark or Service mark Application?
A. Typically, wecharge $900 plus a $325 filing fee per class of goods.

Q. How long does it take for a Trademark to register after an application is on file with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?
A. Registration by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is not guaranteed. For most trademark applications, however, the average registration time typically ranges between six months to a year.