When you think about working with a trademark attorney to apply for a trademark for your business, you probably imagine a giant legal bill looming overhead. Well, I’m happy to tell you that this isn’t the case. In fact, applying for a trademark is probably less than you think.
If you work with an experienced trademark lawyer, applying for TM protection is only about a thousand dollars (and sometimes less). This includes the government’s filing fee – around $250 for each application – and all of your other legal fees associated with your trademark. This small upfront cost is significantly less expensive than if you wait and someone files it first. Believe me, the bills from your trademark law firm can get really pricey very quickly in that situation, and it’s completely avoidable.
Instead of asking what it costs to get a trademark, what price will you can pay if you don’t get one? Let’s say another business opens in your town with the same name as your company. Unfortunately for you, they were already granted trademark protection and serve you with a cease and desist letter. You know you want to fight, so you contact your social media attorney to discuss your options. Either you can apply for your trademark anyway and see what happens, you can take them to court to battle over your name, or you can change your company name to something else. Whichever option you choose, it is definitely going to be more expensive than if you had already applied for a trademark. Honestly, it would cost thousands, and your social media lawyer wouldn’t be able to guarantee any results. You’d lose income from clients, your professional reputation, and any goodwill your business had generated. All because you didn’t want to make an investment in your company. Luckily, you can avoid all of this by applying for a trademark now.
Ready to take the first step? Great! At The Social Media Law Firm, we know exactly what to do to get your business the trademark protection you need. All you need to do is contact us today, and we’ll take care of the rest.
