Intellectual Property: Protect Your Creative Works & Brand

Your intellectual property (IP) – your unique creations, brand identity, and original content – is among your most valuable business assets. At Savvy Esquires, we provide focused IP strategy and registration services to help creatives, artists, comedians, entrepreneurs, and innovators safeguard these assets. Our approach is transactional, concentrating on securing your rights without court litigation.

We specialize in:

Our IP strategy services are designed to help you identify your protectable intellectual property, determine the most effective methods for its protection, align your IP assets with your overall business and creative objectives (including those involving AI), and develop a cohesive brand protection strategy that leverages your IP rights.

(Note: Savvy Esquires does not handle patent applications or patent-related litigation. However, if you have an invention that may require patent protection, we can refer you to a qualified patent attorney.)

Who It's For

This service is vital for:

Key Benefits of IP Services with Savvy Esquires

What's Included / Our Process

We offer a clear and structured approach to help you protect your IP:

IP Strategy Services:

Trademark Services:

Copyright Services:

Pricing Approach for IP Services

Savvy Esquires offers transparent, value-driven pricing for Intellectual Property services. You can choose from flat-fee packages for specific filings, or opt for our hourly rate or retainer for ongoing strategy and support.

Copyright Filing (Standard Application)

Flat Fee (Legal Fee): $750

Typical Inclusions:

Typical Exclusions (Client responsible for these costs):

Trademark Services

Trademarks involve a multi-stage process. We offer flat fees for the following distinct stages:

Stage 1: Trademark Comprehensive Search & Attorney Opinion

Flat Fee (Legal Fee): $2,000

Typical Inclusions: In-depth consultation on your mark and goods/services; Comprehensive federal, state, and common law search; Analysis of search results and preparation of a detailed written opinion letter regarding registrability and risks.

Typical Exclusions: Cost of third-party search reports (if used, this direct cost will be clarified upfront); Preparation or filing of the trademark application (see Stage 2).

Stage 2: Trademark Application Preparation & Filing (per class, after search)

Flat Fee (Legal Fee): $1,250 per class (assuming a straightforward application post-search)

Typical Inclusions: Consultation on application strategy; Legal advice on the appropriate filing basis (e.g., use in commerce, intent-to-use); Careful drafting of the identification of goods and/or services for one class; Preparation and electronic filing of the application with the USPTO; Forwarding of the USPTO filing receipt to you; Docketing and monitoring of the application through initial examination (up to the first substantive Office Action).

Typical Exclusions (Client responsible for these costs):

IP Strategy & Other IP Matters

For IP strategy sessions, responses to substantive office actions (if not covered by a flat fee), or other complex IP matters not detailed above, services are typically provided at our standard hourly rate of $500.

Our Flexible Retainer Options are also available for ongoing IP strategy, management, and support.

We will always discuss the scope and fee structure with you before commencing any work.

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