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Trademark Services
USPTO + state + common-law watch

Catch infringers before they damage your brand. USPTO watch. State filings. Common-law uses.

Trademark monitoring catches confusingly similar marks before they ripen into bigger problems. USPTO publishes new applications weekly; oppositions must be filed within 30 days of publication. Common-law uses in social media, business directories, and product listings can damage your brand even without USPTO filings. We watch all of it and alert you to potential infringers with assessment of urgency.

All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back SOC 2 Type II
How it works

How we handle Trademark Monitoring, end-to-end.

Trademark monitoring catches confusingly similar marks before they ripen into bigger problems.

1

Watch list setup

We register the marks you want to watch with our system: exact mark, variations, related industry NAICS codes, and geographic scope. Multiple marks bundled at volume pricing.

2

USPTO Gazette monitoring

Weekly USPTO Trademark Official Gazette scan for confusingly similar applications in your industry. Fuzzy matching catches near-misses. New filings reported within 7 days of publication.

3

Common-law watch

Monthly scan of business directories, social media, app stores, and product listings for unregistered use of your mark. Catches infringement that does not appear in USPTO.

4

Action recommendations

Each alert includes our assessment: file opposition (urgent, 30-day USPTO window), send cease-and-desist (negotiate first), monitor (low confusion risk), or take no action.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent trademark monitoring pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Brand bundle (5 marks)

$1199
Up to 5 marks.

Up to 5 marks bundled. Common when a business has a primary mark, logo, tagline, and one or two product names. Saves $295 vs. per-mark pricing.

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Enterprise watch (unlimited)

$4999
Unlimited marks + Madrid Protocol.

Unlimited mark monitoring across USPTO, state, common-law, and international WIPO Madrid. For enterprise brands with portfolio breadth. Dedicated watch analyst.

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FAQ

About the Trademark Monitoring Service.

Why monitor trademarks?
Trademark rights weaken if you do not enforce them. Letting infringers operate unchallenged can lead to brand dilution, customer confusion, and (worst case) genericization of your mark. Monitoring catches problems early.
How fast do I need to act on a USPTO filing?
Opposition window is 30 days from USPTO publication. Extension requests can buy more time but are not automatic. Monitoring weekly gives you 3-4 weeks to evaluate and act.
What is common-law trademark use?
Use of a mark in commerce without USPTO registration. Establishes limited geographic trademark rights based on actual use. Common-law infringement is often missed by USPTO-only watch.
Does monitoring include cease-and-desist letters?
Monitoring is the watch service; we identify and recommend. C&D letters are separate and handled by our attorney network ($300-$600 per letter). Most alerts do not require C&D - many infringers respond to a friendly request.
What is fuzzy matching?
Matching that handles variations: different spellings, hyphenations, plurals, transliterations, and phonetic similarity. Reduces missed matches without flooding you with false positives.
Can I monitor without owning the mark?
Yes for marks you actively use in commerce (common-law rights). For full USPTO opposition standing, you need registration or a pending application. We help with registration too.
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Trust you can verify

SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.

A compliance partner, not a transaction

Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.

Premium experience competitors cannot match

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