Trademark Attorney · Flat Fee Pricing · Serving Clients Nationwide

Is your brand name actually protected?

As a flat fee trademark attorney serving clients nationwide, I make sure your trademark is built right, from search to registration to defense, with direct attorney access and no billable-hour surprises.

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Step 1: Search & attorney opinion

$1,297to start

Your consultation fee is credited toward this amount if you move forward within 14 days.

  • Comprehensive clearance search, with a written search report
  • Attorney opinion letter & review session
  • Complimentary second search if high-risk results found

Results not right for you? You stop here and don't owe the rest.

Step 2: Only if you move forward

$1,400
  • Application drafted & filed
  • USPTO filing fee (1 class) included

Total package: $2,697, USPTO filing fee included.

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No Obligation After the Search

Pay $1,297 to start. If the results aren't right for you, you stop there.

Transparent, Flat-Fee Pricing

Know exactly what you'll pay. No billable hours, no surprises.

Direct Attorney Access

Your matter is handled by Michelle, not delegated.

Michelle N. Collins, Esq., flat fee trademark attorney
Michelle N. Collins, Esq. Principal Attorney · Collins IP Law

Your Attorney

You're working directly with me. Not a paralegal, not a form.

I'm an intellectual property and business attorney based in Northern California. I focus on trademarks because I believe your brand name is one of your most valuable business assets, and most business owners don't realize how easy it is to lose it.

Unlike the DIY filing services you've seen advertised, I don't just submit whatever you type.

I evaluate your mark strategically: reviewing existing registrations, identifying real risks, and building an application designed to succeed. When the USPTO pushes back, I know how to respond.

  • California State Bar, Active member
  • California Lawyers Association, Member
  • Spanish-speaking staff available
★★★★★

"Michelle helped with the research and registration for our business trademark. She was very helpful, informative and knew exactly what we needed to have a successful registration. I am proud to display our US trademark certificate at our office knowing we are protected as a business."

M.S., Business Owner
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Services & Pricing

Choose the level of protection that fits your goals

Every package includes direct attorney access and representation throughout the USPTO examination process. Handled by Michelle, start to finish.

Enhanced

Most Popular

Everything you need for a strong application, start to finish.

Starting at$2,697per mark

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  • 1-on-1 strategy session
  • Knockout + comprehensive clearance search
  • Attorney opinion letter & review session
  • Complimentary second search if high-risk results found
  • Application drafted & filed
  • USPTO fee (1 class) included
  • Non-substantive office action responses
  • Unlimited email access throughout
  • Client portal updates at every stage
  • Post-registration use & maintenance guide

Elite

Complete peace of mind. Includes substantive office action responses.

Starting at$3,697per mark

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  • Everything in Enhanced, plus:
  • All office action responses included, substantive and non-substantive
  • End-to-end representation, no hidden costs
  • Ideal for marks in competitive or complex categories

Why flat fee? Many attorneys bill hourly at $300 to $500 per hour. A single application can run 8 to 12+ hours, and you won't know the total until the invoice arrives. With a flat fee, you know exactly what you'll pay before we start. No surprises, no runaway costs.

How Payment Works

You're never locked into the full package

The package price is the price. But you pay it in two steps, and the second step only happens if you choose to move forward.

  1. Step 1 · $1,297

    Clearance search & opinion

    I search for conflicts and give you my honest assessment of whether your mark is a good candidate for registration.

  2. Your call

    You decide

    If the results look risky, or you simply change your mind, you stop here. You don't owe the remaining balance.

  3. Step 2 · Remaining balance

    Application & representation

    Only if you choose to proceed. I draft and file your application and handle everything through registration.

    $1,400 for Enhanced · $2,400 for Elite

All packages cover US trademark registrations only. Additional USPTO filing fees apply for each class beyond the first. The consultation fee is credited toward your package if you move forward within 14 days.

How It Works

What happens after you reach out

  1. 01

    Schedule a Consultation

    We discuss your brand, your business, and your goals. I'll tell you what I see and what I recommend.

  2. 02

    Clearance Search

    I run a thorough search across USPTO databases and common-law sources to flag any conflicts. Then you decide whether to file. No obligation to continue.

  3. 03

    Application & Filing

    I draft and submit a complete, strategically crafted application. Not just a form with your name typed in.

  4. 04

    Monitoring & Response

    If the USPTO raises any issues, I respond. You get updates at every stage through your client portal.

The Risk of Waiting

What happens if you don't protect your brand

Someone files before you do

In the U.S., trademark rights come from using a mark, but a federal registration gives you nationwide priority from the date you file. Every month you wait is a month a competitor could file for a similar name and make it harder, or impossible, to register and expand your own brand.

You receive a cease and desist

If another business holds rights to a similar mark, they can demand you stop using your name. At that point you're choosing between a legal fight or a complete rebrand.

You lose everything you've built

Rebranding means new signage, new packaging, a new website, new marketing materials, and lost customer recognition. The cost almost always exceeds what registration would have been.

Client Feedback

What clients say

★★★★★
"Michelle helped with the research and registration for our business trademark. She was very helpful, informative and knew exactly what we needed to have a successful registration. I am proud to display our US trademark certificate at our office knowing we are protected as a business."
M.S., Business Owner
★★★★★
"Working with Michelle was a great experience. She was very professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. She returned my calls and emails promptly and was always punctual to our meetings. I would recommend her to my family and friends."
C.K., Client

Testimonials reflect individual client experiences and do not guarantee, warrant, or predict the outcome of any legal matter.

Questions

Still not sure where to start?

Schedule a consultation and I'll answer every question specific to your situation. The consultation fee is credited toward your services if you move forward within 14 days.

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Not ready to talk yet? Grab the free guide first. Trademark Basics for Small Business →

Trademark registration is a legal process, not a form-filling task. DIY services submit whatever you type. No strategy, no conflict analysis, no opinion on whether your application has a realistic chance of success. In many cases, clients end up paying more to fix a bad filing than they would have paid for an attorney from the start. I evaluate your mark, identify real risks, and build an application designed to succeed.
No. You pay $1,297 before the clearance search and the remaining balance before the application ($1,400 for Enhanced, $2,400 for Elite). After the search, I walk you through the results and my recommendation. If the mark looks too risky, or you decide not to move forward for any reason, you stop there and don't owe the remaining balance.
Typically 9–13 months from filing, depending on USPTO review timelines, whether an office action is issued, and whether any third parties oppose your application. A thorough clearance search and well-prepared application can help avoid delays.
Without a clearance search, you might file a mark that conflicts with an existing registration, leading to rejection, legal disputes, or expensive rebranding. A proper search reviews USPTO records and common-law uses, and the results require professional analysis to interpret correctly.
Yes. An "Intent-to-Use" application lets you reserve rights to your mark before you start selling. You'll need to demonstrate actual use before registration is finalized, but this protects your priority date from the moment you file.
Yes, as long as you keep using it in commerce and file the required maintenance documents: a declaration of continued use between years 5 and 6 after registration, then a combined declaration and renewal every 10 years. I include a post-registration guide with all packages so you know exactly what to do and when.
The consultation fee reserves dedicated time and focused attention for your matter. If you move forward with any service within 14 days, the full fee is applied toward your total, so it's not an extra cost, just an upfront investment in working together.
The USPTO raised trademark registration fees in 2025. The fee is now $350 per class for all application types. If your goods or services don't match the ID Manual exactly, there may be an additional $200 per class. Filing sooner locks in your priority date.

Free Guide

Learn how a USPTO examiner actually judges your trademark, before you file

Most DIY filers never see the refusal coming. This 7-page guide shows you the exact grounds examiners use to approve or refuse applications. In plain English.

  • The #1 refusal ground & how to sidestep it
  • The specimen and descriptiveness traps
  • A pre-filing self-audit checklist
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Get in Touch

Ready to protect your brand?

Schedule your consultation below. The consultation fee is credited toward your services if you move forward within 14 days.

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