1. Search and strategy review
An attorney reviews the proposed mark, conducts the USPTO quick search, and discusses the filing path with you before submission.
Our Trademark Process
What happens from search through filing
This page explains the practical filing sequence and the current timing expectation, without overpromising the outcome.
2. Application preparation and filing
Once the filing path is confirmed, the attorney prepares the application and files it with the USPTO.
3. USPTO examination
The USPTO currently generally reviews new applications for the first time approximately 6–12 months after filing.
4. Publication and next filings if needed
If the application clears examination, it moves toward publication and, depending on the filing basis, later filings such as a Statement of Use may still be required.
Important filing notes
A USPTO quick search is conducted to provide an informed, preliminary recommendation; however, such searches are limited in scope and do not guarantee that all potentially conflicting marks—including registered, pending, or unregistered common law uses—will be identified.
Please note: Trademarks are evaluated subjectively by the USPTO, and registration cannot be guaranteed. Our attorneys will guide you through every step of the process and respond to USPTO concerns on your behalf, but cannot guarantee approval of your mark. Payment of service fees and USPTO filing fees is due regardless of whether the USPTO accepts or registers the application.