FAQ's
If you received an Office Action to your trademark application, we may be able to help you.
DIY Trademark™ FAQs
How long does it take to get a registered trademark?The entire process takes about a year and a half to register your trademark. To receive a response from the Trademark Office takes between 10 months to a year in our experience. So, the sooner you file the better. Early filings put you in the earliest position possible in the proverbial trademark line. In the meantime, for DIY+™ and DIY Attorney, ™ we monitor your trademark and let you know when we hear from the Trademark Office.
Can i prepare and file a trademark my own?Yes, you can! It takes some time and effort but if you are willing to learn you can file it yourself and the process will be less expensive than using an attorney. If you don’t want to do every step there are “a la carte” service, one of our qualified attorneys is ready to help you move to the next step.
Why do i need a trademark?A trademark increases recognition and clientele for your business, which brings you more customers and protects the public’s perception of your brand in the marketplace. A registered trademark is effective nationwide and prevents disruptions and unnecessary expense to your business due to rebranding.
After i have paid for a service can i upgrade for more help?Yes, you can upgrade your services at any time. Also, the “a la carte” services are available. A la carte services allows you to pick and choose what you want an attorney to help with.
DO i need a trademark search?Whether you individually do your search or if an attorney does you search, we highly recommend having a search done. Searches can give you an idea of the likelihood of registration. A search can also help you decide whether or not it is worth filing your application based on whether or not someone else is using a similar trademark for similar goods or services.
How long will it take to file a trademark application?If you have all the required information, it is possible to file the same day. Generally, it takes 2 – 3 days to file your application.
Can i file a trademark i have not used Yes, you can file an “intent to use” application. This filing does not require evidence of use at the time of filing. The evidence of use will be due about a year after filing your application. It will require an additional fee to file your evidence of use, due at the time of filing.
What are my goods and services?Your goods and services are an identification of the products or services you are or will sell with your trademark. The Trademark Office organizes all goods and services into 45 classes. Your particular goods and services may overlap in multiple classes. The Trademark Office requires a filing fee for each class of goods or services which means that each trademark class must be its own application.
What goods and services should i list?Your identification of goods and services should include only goods that you are currently selling or that you intend to sell. All of those goods or services listed in your trademark application should also be sold for as long as you intend to keep your company. If you are filing an actual use application do not include goods or services in your identification of goods and services that you are not currently selling.
Why can't i file in more than one trademark class with one application?You can file a trademark for multiple classes in one application. But you still have to pay a filing fee for each class. Since you have to pay the same filing fee anyway, there is no reason to file multiple classes in one application. Each of your trademark registrations will be independent of the others and simplifies the process procedurally.
What is included?Our DIY ™ service give you access to a + Trademark education which teaches you everything you need to know to file a trademark. A la crack service are available for additional fees.
Our DIY+ ™ service includes everything you need to file a trademark application, more fees are possible depending on how you file and what happens with your trademark application in the future. Those fees will be based on your attorney fees, The DIY + ™ service does not include a search.
Our DIY Attorney ™ service includes everything to file a trademark, including a comprehensive search, More fees are possible depending on how you file and what happen with your trademark application in the future. Those fees will be based on your attorney fees.
