Simple, transparent pricing
Professional trademark services at a fraction of attorney fees. No hidden costs. No retainers.
Clearance Search
Check if your trademark is available before you file.
- ✓Phonetic & exact match search
- ✓12M+ active trademarks
- ✓Conflict risk assessment
- ✓Nice class identification
Application Prep
AI-powered filing preparation for your TEAS Plus application. You review and file it yourself on Trademark Center.
- ✓ID Manual classification mapping
- ✓Specimen pre-validation
- ✓Goods/services description drafting
- ✓Filing-ready PDF document
- ✓TEAS Plus compliance check
Office Action Response
AI-drafted response reviewed by a licensed attorney for legal accuracy. You file it yourself on Trademark Center.
⚠ 3-month deadline to respond
- ✓PDF office action parsing
- ✓Refusal type identification
- ✓AI-drafted response with evidence
- ✓Attorney review for legal accuracy
- ✓Filing-ready PDF document
- ✓Procedural ($179) or substantive ($299)
Monitoring
Never miss a renewal deadline or conflicting mark filing.
- ✓Real-time status tracking
- ✓Renewal date alerts (30/14/7 day warnings)
- ✓Conflicting mark notifications
- ✓Prosecution timeline view
- ✓Email alerts
- ✓Annual plan saves 17%
How we compare
| Service | MarkDesk | Attorney | LegalZoom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application filing | $349 | $1,000–2,500 | $899 |
| Office action response | $179–299 | $500–1,500 | Not included |
| Substantive refusals | Included | $800–2,000 | Not covered |
| Attorney review | Included | Included | Included |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to file a trademark?
No. The USPTO allows anyone to file pro se (on their own behalf). MarkDesk prepares your filing package — you review it and file it yourself on Trademark Center. Outcomes are not guaranteed.
What happens if my application gets rejected?
About 70-80% of applications receive an office action (examiner refusal). This is normal. MarkDesk's Office Action Response service drafts your reply and has a licensed attorney review it before delivery.
Who reviews my office action response?
Every response is reviewed by a licensed trademark attorney for legal accuracy and procedural compliance before delivery. This review does not constitute legal representation — you are responsible for your filing decisions.
How long does the process take?
Application prep is delivered in 2-3 business days. Office action responses take 3-5 business days. USPTO processing after filing typically takes 8-12 months.
Can I get a refund?
If we can't provide the deliverable (e.g., your office action is outside our scope), we'll refund in full. USPTO filing fees are non-refundable — they go directly to the government.
What's the difference between MarkDesk and LegalZoom?
LegalZoom charges $899 and explicitly does NOT cover substantive office actions (the most common type). MarkDesk covers everything — including Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion and descriptiveness refusals — for $179-299 with attorney review included.
USPTO filing fee ($350 TEAS Plus / $450 TEAS Standard) is paid separately to the USPTO.
MarkDesk is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. You are responsible for your own filing decisions. Office action responses are reviewed by a licensed attorney for accuracy and compliance. No guarantee is made regarding the likelihood of trademark registration.