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A federal trademark registration protects the name and logo your customers trust, blocks imitators, and gives your business the legal foundation it needs to grow.
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What a registered trademark does for your business
1
Build
Customer Trust
A registered trademark signals legitimacy. Customers and partners know your brand is the real thing when they see the registered mark.
2
Grow
Without Risk
Federal registration protects your brand in every state. Expand confidently knowing competitors cannot legally trade on what you have built.
3
Own
Your Market
A trademark is a business asset that grows in value over time. It can be licensed, leveraged, and passed on as your business scales.
Flat-fee packages, spread over 12 months
Every package includes a professional clearance search, USPTO filing in one class, one office action response, and 12 months of brand monitoring. The payment plan aligns with the registration timeline.
Most Popular
Word Mark Package
Protect your business name or slogan
- Expert trademark search
- USPTO filing (1 class)
- One office action response
- 12 months of brand monitoring
- Federal protection nationwide
Logo Mark Package
Protect your visual brand identity
- Expert trademark search
- USPTO filing (1 class)
- One office action response
- 12 months of brand monitoring
- Federal protection nationwide
Word + Logo Package
Maximum brand protection
- Expert trademark search
- USPTO filing (1 class)
- One office action response
- 12 months of brand monitoring
- Federal protection nationwide
How the trademark process works
Step 1
Clearance Search
We search beyond exact matches to identify similar marks that could block your registration or create legal exposure before you invest in filing.
Step 2
Strategy Session
We review the results with you, advise on your likelihood of success, and confirm the right trademark classes for your business.
Step 3
USPTO Filing
We handle the application from start to finish. Every detail is reviewed before submission so nothing is missed or filed incorrectly.
Step 4
Office Action Response
When the USPTO responds, we build your response and manage the correspondence. One silver office action response is included in every package.
Step 5
Brand Monitoring
We monitor your trademark for 12 months after filing and flag potential conflicts before they escalate into legal problems.
A professional filing protects what a DIY application leaves exposed
Most trademark applications receive at least one office action from the USPTO. Without a professional response filed on time, applications are abandoned and every dollar invested is lost. At Surge Business Law, office action response is built into your package from the start.
We serve growing businesses across Iowa and central Texas who are building brands that need to last. Whether you are a food producer in Iowa, a tech startup in Austin, or a franchisee protecting your territory, we build a trademark strategy around your business goals.
Trademark Basics
Common trademark classes
1
Class 9
Software, technology products, and electronics. Common for apps, SaaS tools, and consumer tech brands.
2
Class 25
Clothing, footwear, headwear, and apparel of all kinds.
3
Class 29
Food products including meat, dairy, nuts, seeds, and prepared vegetables.
4
Class 30
Staple foods including baked goods, coffee, tea, spices, sauces, and confectionery.
5
Class 32
Beer, ales, non-alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks.
6
Class 33
Wine, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages except beer.
7
Class 35
Business services, advertising, and management services for enterprises.
8
Class 43
Restaurant, catering, and food service businesses of all kinds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does trademark registration take?
Federal trademark registration typically takes 12 to 18 months from the date of filing. Our 12-month payment plan is designed to align with that timeline, so your investment is spread across the same period it takes to get your mark approved.
Can I file a trademark myself?
You can file directly through the USPTO, but most applications receive at least one office action. Without a professional response, applications are often abandoned and the filing fees are lost. Working with an attorney increases your chances of approval and protects the investment you have already made in your brand.
What is a trademark office action?
An office action is a letter from the USPTO raising a concern with your application. It may involve a likelihood of confusion with an existing mark, a description issue, or a specimen problem. You have a strict deadline to respond, and your response becomes part of the permanent legal record.
Do I need a trademark if my business name is already registered with the state?
State business registration gives you the right to operate under a name. It does not give you trademark rights. A federal trademark registration is a separate process that protects your brand nationally and gives you legal priority over anyone who tries to use a similar name.
What is included in the trademark package?
Every 12-month package includes a professional clearance search, legal advice on your likelihood of success, USPTO filing in one class, one silver office action response, and 12 months of brand monitoring.
Do you work with businesses outside Iowa?
Yes. We handle federal trademark matters nationwide. We work with businesses across Iowa, central Texas, Austin, and beyond. Federal trademark registration is a federal process, so location is not a barrier.
Ready to protect your brand?
Schedule a free consultation and we will search for conflicts, review your options, and give you a clear path forward.