Get Started | Trademark Registration Services

Step 1 of 5: About You

Prefix

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Date of Birth

Preferred Language / Idioma preferido

Email Address *A copy of this form will be sent to this address.

Phone Number *

Preferred Contact Method

How were you referred to our firm?

Friend or family member Another attorney Online search or lawyer directory Social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn) Bar association referral AI / ChatGPT / Claude Other

If referred by a person, who should we thank? (Optional)

Step 2 of 5: Your Business & Trademark Owner

The owner of the trademark must be the person or business that controls the brand and the quality of what is sold under it. Please copy the legal name exactly from your formation documents rather than typing it from memory.

Exact legal name of the person or business that will own the trademark *This is the most important answer on the form. An error here can make the registration invalid.

Type of owner *

State where the business was formed

Has this business already been formed? *

Yes, it is fully formed No, not yet formed

⚠️ We can't file a trademark application until the business that will own it exists. Please let us know when it will be formed.

When do you expect to form it?

Main business address (or home address if filing as an individual) *

This is where your business is actually run from, which may be different from your mailing address. The USPTO requires it.

Business Website

Business Social Media Handles

Who Signs the Application

Who will sign the application? *

Their title

What is this person's role in the business? The signer makes sworn statements to the USPTO, so they must have authority to act for the business, such as an owner, officer, member, or manager.

Ownership & Acquisition

Could anyone else claim they own part of this brand?

Yes, such as a co-founder, former partner, investor, or related company No

Please describe

Did you buy the business or the name from someone else?

Yes No

Please describe the purchase. Did the purchase agreement transfer the brand name to you?

Do you already own any trademark applications or registrations?

Other People Involved

Please list everyone involved: you, your business, and any other people or businesses connected to this matter

Do you have another attorney helping you with this?

Step 3 of 5: Your Brand

Spelling, spacing, and punctuation matter. Please enter your brand name exactly as it appears on your products, website, or signage.

Your brand name, written exactly as it appears * This is exactly what will be filed with the USPTO, so please double-check it.

Which version(s) do you want protected? *

Word mark only: protects the name itself in any font, size, or color (most common and most flexible) Design / logo mark: protects your specific logo or stylized version Both: the name and the logo (two separate applications and two filing fees) Slogan or tagline Not sure, please advise

Each one is a separate application with its own fee. If you can't do everything at once, let us know which matters most to you.

Do you have a logo or design?

Yes No

Please describe your logo or design

Do you want to protect specific colors in your logo?

Yes, the colors are an essential part of the logo No, protect it in black and white so I can change colors later Not sure

If you protect specific colors, your registration only covers the logo in those colors.

Is this the final version of your brand? *

Yes, this is the final version No, a redesign, rebrand, or tagline change is in progress

If changes are coming, we may recommend waiting or filing differently.

Please describe the planned changes and timeline

Does your brand name include any non-English words?

Yes No

Please provide the English translation

Does your brand include a real person's name, signature, photo, or likeness?

Yes No

You'll need that person's written permission. It's much easier to get now than after the USPTO asks for it.

Whose name or likeness is it, and do you have their written permission?

Does any part of your brand name include a last name, a place name, or a word that describes what you sell?

Yes No Not sure

These types of names are harder to register, so we want to know up front.

Which part, and why?

Where does your brand name appear?

Goods & Services

Everything you currently sell or offer under this brand *

Do you sell any products made by someone else?

Yes, I resell products made by others No, I only sell my own products

Selling other brands' products is registered differently than selling your own, so this affects how we file.

What products do you resell, and from whom?

Do you deliver anything digitally?

Yes No

Downloads and online-only content are registered in different categories, so this affects how we file.

What do you deliver digitally?

Do you plan to offer anything new under this brand in the next 12 months?

Is there anything you used to sell under this brand but no longer do?

Step 4 of 5: Use & Dates

A few answers can significantly change what we file: whether your business has been formed yet, whether you have a document showing when you first used your brand, and whether anyone has contacted you about this name.

Have you sold, shipped, or provided anything under this brand yet? *

Yes, I'm already using it with customers No, I plan to start using it soon

You can still apply before you launch. The process just has a few extra steps.

Date of your first sale under this brand, anywhere * Be as specific as you can. If you only know the month, we'll use the last day of that month.

Where was that first customer located? This helps us determine the correct dates to file.

Date of your first sale to a customer in another state or country * The USPTO asks for this date separately. It may be the same as your first sale, or later.

If you sell different types of products or services, when did you start each one?

Have you used the brand continuously since then? *

Yes, without any breaks No, there was a period when I stopped

A break in use can affect your rights, so we need to know about it.

Please describe the break

What document shows the date of your first sale? * Please bring or email a copy of this document to hello@collinsiplaw.com

Do you have a photo or screenshot of your brand in actual use (not a mock-up)? *

Yes, I have a photo or screenshot of the brand in actual use No, I only have a mock-up or design file Not sure

The USPTO rejects mock-ups. It needs to show a real product or real website that customers can buy from. Email it to hello@collinsiplaw.com

How are you currently using your brand?

When do you expect to start using your brand with customers?

What documents show your plans to launch?

Your Plans

What have you already invested in under this name? (printed, ordered, signed, built, or launched)

Do you have any customers or plans outside the United States?

Yes No

Protection in other countries has its own deadlines, so it helps to know early.

Which countries?

Do you let anyone else use your brand, or plan to? (licensing, franchising, distributors)

Yes No

If others use your brand, you need to control the quality of what they sell to keep your rights.

Please describe

Do you expect to raise money, sell the business, or merge in the next 12 months?

Yes No

Investors and buyers usually review your trademark filings closely.

Please describe

Website domains, social media handles, and business name filings you own

Step 5 of 5: History, Prior Rights & Submit

Your Brand's History

Has anyone already done a trademark search for this name? *

Yes, within the last 60 days Yes, but more than 60 days ago No

Has anyone ever contacted you about this name? *

Yes, such as a demand letter, cease and desist, complaint, or message from a competitor No

This can change what we file, or whether we should file at all.

Please describe

Has an attorney or filing service worked on this name before?

Yes No

Please share the details. Do you still have their search results or advice?

Has an application for this name, or a similar one, ever been filed or refused?

Yes No Not sure

Serial number and details

Do you know of anyone using a similar name?

Yes No Not sure

You may know of local businesses that won't show up in a database search.

Please describe

Did an earlier or related business use this name before you?

Yes No

Their earlier use may help establish your date, depending on the relationship.

Please describe the relationship and how they used the name

Is there a deadline you're working toward?

Yes No

What is the deadline, and how firm is it?

Anything else we should know?

Fee Terms

What's included. Your package fee includes the USPTO filing fee for one class.
Additional classes. Each additional class adds the USPTO filing fee ($350 per class under the current USPTO fee schedule), with no additional legal fee. Each additional mark is a separate application and a separate package.
How payment works. You pay $1,297 before the clearance search and the remaining balance before the application is prepared ($1,400 for Enhanced, $2,400 for Elite).
Stopping after the search. If you decide not to move forward after receiving your search results, you do not owe the remaining balance. The first payment is non-refundable, since it covers the search and opinion already completed.
No refunds based on the outcome. The USPTO decides whether to register a trademark. Fees paid for the search, the application, and to the USPTO are non-refundable, even if the application is refused or does not register.
Office action responses. The Enhanced package includes responses to non-substantive office actions. Substantive office action responses are not included and will be quoted separately as a flat fee. The Elite package includes all office action responses.
Intent-to-use applications. If you file before you begin using your mark, an additional flat fee applies to file the required Statement of Use, plus the USPTO's fee for that filing.
Timing. Search results can become outdated. If significant time passes between your search and your second payment, the attorney is not obligated to update the search.
Consultation credit. The consultation fee is credited toward your package if you move forward within 14 days of your consultation.

I have read and understand the fee terms above. I have read and accept the Privacy Policy regarding use of my personal information. I understand that submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Electronic Signature

Full Legal Name *Typing your name serves as your electronic signature.

Date *

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