Services & pricing
Clear starting prices for trademark, copyright, licensing, enforcement, and strategic support—with the work and responsibilities explained.
Starting professional fees shown in USD. Government fees are additional. Approve the final scope and price before work begins.
Starting at$950USD · one-time professional fee
One mark · one class
Owners ready to pursue a U.S. federal application for a defined brand name, logo, or other mark.
Primary deliverablePrepare and submit an application
See deliverables & scopeStarting at$350USD · one-time professional fee
One work · standard claim
Authors, creators, and organizations preparing to register a defined original work.
Primary deliverableDocument and register a defined claim
See deliverables & scopeStarting at$650/monthUSD · monthly professional fee
Monthly · agreed portfolio
Businesses and organizations that want a recurring review rhythm for agreed brand and creative-asset priorities.
Primary deliverableMaintain a practical protection plan
See deliverables & scopeTransparent starting prices. A written scope. Asset volume, legal complexity, additional classes, document length, and work accepted can change the final fee. Meetings, revisions, payment terms, and preparation timing are agreed before engagement.
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Separate from professional fees
Filing fees are paid in addition to the professional fee. Eligibility, filing type, classes, and additional requirements affect the actual government charge.
U.S. trademark applications
For qualifying applications under Sections 1 or 44. Additional requirements, incomplete information, or certain goods/services descriptions can trigger additional fees.
$950 starting professional fee + $350 qualifying base filing fee = $1,300.
Comprehensive clearance, extra government charges, additional classes, later filings, and examination responses are not included in this example.
U.S. copyright applications
The $45 application is limited to one work, one author who is also the claimant, and a work not made for hire. The standard electronic application is $65. Other filing types and services have different fees.
$350 starting professional fee + $45 eligible filing fee = $395. With a $65 standard application, the illustration is $415.
Eligibility and the appropriate application must be reviewed. Group registrations, special handling, and complex claims require separate scope.
Government fees checked August 28, 2026. They can change; confirm the applicable fee before filing. Maintenance, extensions, statements of use, and other procedures carry their own charges. These illustrations are not all-inclusive quotes or promises of registration.
01 / One-time projects
Choose a focused assessment, filing, response, or agreement. Each service below is a separate scope, not an automatic inclusion in another package.
01 / One-time filing project
Owners ready to pursue a U.S. federal application for a defined brand name, logo, or other mark.
One mark · one class
Starting professional fee for one mark in one class. USPTO fees are additional; the current qualifying base fee is $350 per class.
02 / One-time filing project
Authors, creators, and organizations preparing to register a defined original work.
One work · standard claim
Starting professional fee for one work and a standard claim. Copyright Office fees are additional and depend on application eligibility.
03 / One-time advisory session
Founders and creators who need help choosing the right first step before committing to a larger project.
Focused professional guidance
Starting fee for a focused professional advisory engagement. Duration and written outputs are confirmed in the proposal.
04 / One-time search project
Owners evaluating a name or mark before investing further in a launch or application.
One proposed mark
Starting fee for one proposed mark and an agreed search scope. Specialized reports or broader searches may cost more.
05 / One-time assessment
Organizations with names, logos, content, or agreements that need a more organized protection plan.
Defined asset inventory
Starting project fee for a defined inventory. Asset volume, entities, and record complexity shape the final fee.
06 / One-time response · subject to acceptance
Applicants who have received a USPTO office action and need a scoped assessment and response.
Defined action and issues
Starting fee for a defined action and agreed issues. Refusal complexity and required evidence determine the final scope and fee.
07 / One-time assessment
Rights owners who suspect unauthorized use or have received an IP-related demand.
One defined concern
Starting professional fee for one defined concern and agreed record set.
08 / One-time document project
Rights owners whose matter has been assessed as suitable for a targeted written demand.
One matter · one recipient
Starting fee for one matter and one recipient, with any necessary additional investigation separately identified.
09 / One-time agreement review
Creators and organizations evaluating permission to use a brand, work, or other agreed IP asset.
One defined agreement
Starting fee for one defined agreement. Length, complexity, and applicable law affect the final fee.
10 / One-time document project
Owners ready to document a defined licensing relationship and its permitted uses.
One agreed licensing arrangement
Starting fee for one defined licensing arrangement; complexity and legal scope affect the final price.
11 / One-time filing support
Registration owners preparing for an identified maintenance filing or renewal obligation.
One defined filing
Starting professional fee for one defined maintenance filing. Multiple classes or issues can require a different fee.
02 / Monthly support
An agreed advisory relationship for an identified portfolio. Confirm the capacity, review frequency, responsibilities, engagement term, and fee before work begins.
12 / Monthly support · defined capacity
Businesses and organizations that want a recurring review rhythm for agreed brand and creative-asset priorities.
Monthly · agreed portfolio
Starting monthly professional fee for agreed capacity and portfolio scope. Term, frequency, and included work are confirmed before engagement.
Compare the starting points
Choose based on the asset and work needed—not a claim that one package is right for everyone.
| What matters | Trademark Application | Copyright Registration Support | Brand-Protection Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Prepare and submit an application | Document and register a defined claim | Maintain a practical protection plan |
| Scope unit | One mark · one class | One work · standard claim | Monthly · agreed portfolio |
| Core output | Prepared application and authorized submission | Prepared claim and authorized submission | Agreed recurring review and advisory support |
| Government fees | Additional; qualifying base fee $350 per class | Additional; application eligibility determines fee | Not included; filings are separately scoped |
| Meetings & review rounds | Defined in your engagement | Defined in your engagement | Defined in your engagement |
| Important boundary | Clearance and office actions are separate | One defined work; complex claims are separate | Not unlimited advice or continuous monitoring |
| Professional fee | Starting at $950 One-time fee | Starting at $350 One-time fee | Starting at $650/month Monthly fee |
| Explore | View full scope ↗ | View full scope ↗ | View full scope ↗ |
Government fees, comprehensive clearance searching, additional marks/classes, office-action responses, statements of use, extensions, appeals, and oppositions are separate. Filing is not registration.
View full scope ↗Government fees, group registrations, multiple works, ownership disputes, special handling, complex deposit issues, and litigation are separate. No guarantee of registration or protection for every element.
View full scope ↗Not unlimited legal advice, continuous internet monitoring, a commercial watch service, or automatic filing or enforcement. Separate projects, government fees, negotiations, and litigation are not assumed included.
View full scope ↗03 / Custom engagements
Multiple marks or works, complex ownership, substantial licensing arrangements, and disputed rights can require a tailored scope.
We first confirm whether the matter fits our expertise, capacity, and authorized practice. Litigation, appeals, international filings, and complex disputes require separate review and may be referred. Patent prosecution is not offered.
Custom pricing: Request a Quote. Additional work is never assumed to be part of an existing project or monthly engagement.
Before any engagement
The asset, the priority, relevant records, and any known deadline. Keep the initial inquiry nonconfidential.
Read the professional fee, government charges, payment terms, deliverables, review rounds, timing, and exclusions together.
Confirm who provides facts, reviews the work, authorizes submission, and follows up. Representation requires conflicts review and acceptance.
A message from our founder
Hear The Strategy Counsel’s introduction to intellectual property protection, then explore the service that fits your brand, creative work, or next decision.
Video content is introductory. The written engagement defines the work Strategy IP accepts, the professional fee, and any government charges.
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Clear expectations
An informed engagement begins with the right questions.
No. Trademarks identify the source of goods or services; copyright concerns original creative expression. A brand may involve both. We review the asset and intended use before recommending a path.
Neither is a substitute for trademark clearance or a federal registration strategy. A name’s availability in one system does not determine whether another party has conflicting rights.
The starting professional fee covers a defined application project for one mark in one class. Comprehensive clearance, government fees, additional marks/classes, office-action responses, statements of use, appeals, and oppositions are separate.
No. Professional fees and government charges are shown separately. The actual government fee depends on the filing, classes, eligibility, and any additional requirements. We confirm applicable charges before an authorized submission.
Our preparation schedule is agreed after reviewing the records and scope. USPTO and Copyright Office examination times are separate and outside our control. Filing is not a promise of registration by a particular date.
No. Searches have limits, offices decide registration, and enforcement depends on the facts and law. We do not guarantee approval, exclusive rights in every context, removal of content, damages, or a particular dispute outcome.
Accurate owner and author details, the actual mark or work, use or publication facts, relevant agreements, complete correspondence, and timely approvals. We agree an appropriate way to transfer sensitive material after engagement.
The written engagement specifies the meeting format, review rounds, deliverables, timing, and responsibilities. There is no blanket unlimited-service promise. Additional work requires an agreed scope.
No. It is an introductory fit conversation, distinct from a paid IP Strategy Session. Representation begins only after conflicts review, acceptance, and an appropriate engagement agreement.
The featured services focus on trademarks and copyright. Patent prosecution is not offered. International work, litigation, appeals, and complex disputes require separate review and may be referred. Legal services are limited to matters and jurisdictions where authorized.
Not automatically. The monthly engagement defines the assets, review frequency, and capacity. Commercial watch subscriptions, continuous monitoring, filings, and enforcement projects are separate unless expressly included.
These are approved USD starting professional fees for defined scopes. The final fee may be higher based on the assets, classes, complexity, records, and work accepted. Your written engagement confirms the final fee and payment structure before work begins. Monthly advisory starts at $650 for agreed capacity; it is not unlimited.