Tapley Law · Trademark Attorney
Your brand is your most valuable business asset.
Let's protect it, the right way.
Flat-fee federal trademark registration by Attorney Talya Tapley.
For founders and creators who are serious about protecting what they are building.
Avoid Common Filing Errors
Attorney guidance and strategic filing strategies
Flat Fee Only
No hourly billing, no surprise invoices
Attorney + Founder
Talya has built businesses too
Experienced Representation
Attorney-prepared and filed application
WHY FOUNDERS CHOOSE TAPLEY LAW
Trademark Protection Backed by Experience
Every trademark application is handled with the care it deserves. From transparent flat-fee pricing to one-on-one attorney guidance, Tapley Law provides a straightforward, founder-focused experience designed to protect your brand with confidence.
Attorney guidance and strategic filing strategies
Flat fees. No billable hours.
Attorney-prepared and filed application
We respond at no additional cost to you
What we offer
If Your Brand Is Not Trademarked, It Is Not Really Yours.
You have put real work into your brand, your name, your logo, your voice, your following. And if you have not yet trademarked it, the hard truth is: your brand is not protected and at risk.
Registering your federal trademark gives you the exclusive right to use your brand name, logo, or slogan nationwide, in all 50 states. Trademark protection is not just for well-established brands. Trademarks are for every business, no matter the size or industry.
- Your investor is asking for IP documentation and you do not have it
- You are about to launch and have not cleared your brand name yet
- A competitor is using a name too close to yours and you have no legal standing to stop them
- You have been operating for years without a trademark and every day without one is a liability
- Your brand is growing on Amazon or Shopify and you need Brand Registry protection
- Someone is using your brand name, your trade dress, or your logo without permission
- You got hit with a cease-and-desist and you are the one without protection
- Your audience is growing and you know your brand name is becoming valuable
- You tried to file yourself and got rejected and you do not know what to do
- You want to launch merch, licensing, or brand deals and need the trademark to back it up
Rebranding is costly and time-consuming. A trademark registration with Tapley Law starts at $2,650. This is the most efficient brand protection you can buy.
IN THEIR WORDS
Trusted by Founders and Creators Building Brands Worth Protecting
- Your investor is asking for IP documentation and you do not have it
- You are about to launch and have not cleared your brand name yet
- A competitor is using a name too close to yours and you have no legal standing to stop them
- You have been operating for years without a trademark and every day without one is a liability
- Your brand is growing on Amazon or Shopify and you need Brand Registry protection
- Someone is using your brand name, your trade dress, or your logo without permission
- You got hit with a cease-and-desist and you are the one without protection
- Your audience is growing and you know your brand name is becoming valuable
- You tried to file yourself and got rejected and you do not know what to do
- You want to launch merch, licensing, or brand deals and need the trademark to back it up
Rebranding is costly and time-consuming. A trademark registration with Tapley Law starts at $2,650. This is the most efficient brand protection you can buy.
Our clients have built brands featured in: Forbes · CBS · The Chicago Tribune · The Washington Post
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
How It Works
Getting Your Trademark Is Simpler Than You Think
Book your free clarity call. We walk through the process, and answer your trademark questions. Ready to start now? Skip the call and fill out our short intake and we will send a proposal immediately.
After signing your engagement agreement and completing the intake questionnaire, we run a comprehensive clearance search across federal databases, state records, and common law uses.
Within 10 days after your clearance search you will receive an opinion letter covering risk level and recommended strategy. A 30-minute call with Attorney Tapley is included to walk through your results.
We prepare, draft, and file your application with the USPTO. Filing fees for one class of goods/services included. We handle any administrative office actions the USPTO issues on your behalf.
You receive your registration certificate and federal protection in all 50 states, along with a renewal deadline schedule.
Optional Trademark Watch Services monitor for new filings that could infringe on your brand, helping you stay informed and protect your trademark as your business continues to grow.
Who This Is For
Built for Founders and Creators Who Are Serious About Their Brand
Founders and Entrepreneurs
You have built something worth protecting.
If any of these sound familiar, it is time to protect your brand:
- Preparing for a funding round and need IP documentation
- Launching a brand and have not cleared your name yet
- Operating without a trademark for a year or more
- Your brand is on Amazon or Shopify and needs Brand Registry protection
- A competitor is using a name dangerously close to yours
Creators and Personal Brands
Your name is your brand. Your brand is your livelihood.
This is for you if:
- Someone is using your name, logo, or content brand without permission
- You received a cease-and-desist and have no protection to stand on
- Your audience is growing and your brand name is growing in value
- You want merch, licensing, or brand deals and need a trademark
- You have never worked with an attorney and don't want to feel talked down to.
About Talya
I Have Been on Your Side of the Table.
Before I was a trademark attorney, I was a business owner. I know what it feels like to pour everything into a brand. The late nights, the pivots, the decisions that keep you up at 3am. And I know what it feels like to realize your legal foundation is not as solid as your business.
I became a trademark attorney because I watched too many founders, especially founders who look like us, get burned. They filed late. They filed wrong. They did not file at all because the legal world felt like it was not built for them. That is not the experience you will have here.
When you work with Tapley Law, you will receive legal counsel who walks you through every step, answers every question without making you feel like you should already know the answer, and helps you protect your brand like it is her own.
And I’m someone who genuinely wants your business to succeed and scale.
J.D. Howard University School of Law
Experienced Trademark Attorney
Attorney + Business Owner
California Licensed Attorney
Why Tapley Law
Not All Trademark Services Are Created Equal
You have probably already looked at LegalZoom or maybe considered a general practice attorney. Here is what you are actually comparing, and why the difference shows up directly in your outcome.
| What you get | LegalZoom | General Practice Attorney(Billable) | TAPLEY LAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney files your application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clearance search included | × | × | ✓ |
| Flat fee, no surprises | × | × | ✓ |
| USPTO filing fee included | × | × | ✓ |
| Office action responses included | × | × | ✓ |
| Founder perspective from your attorney | × | × | ✓ |
| Personal attention on every filing from an IP attorney | × | × | ✓ |
LegalZoom is built for volume. Your application is one of thousands. If something goes wrong, you are on your own or paying extra to fix it. And a general practice attorney may handle your application but still not fully understand know your business or your growth plans.
Working with Talya is different. Having built businesses herself, she brings a level of care, context, and personal investment that simply does not exist on a filing platform. When unforeseen challenges arise, and they sometimes do with trademarks, you want an attorney who sees your brand the way you see it: worth protecting at every step.
A trademark gives you the exclusive right to use your brand name and logo in connection with your products and services. We are here to help founders and online brands secure their trademarks and scale with confidence.
Pricing
One Flat Fee. A Licensed Attorney. Zero Surprises.
Transparent pricing. No hourly billing. You will know exactly what you are paying before we begin.
Brand Protection Package
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Comprehensive federal trademark clearance search
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Full USPTO application, prepared and filed by Attorney Tapley
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One class of goods or services, filing fee included
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Attorney representation throughout the examination process
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Office action responses included for administrative issues
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Status updates throughout the process via Clio client portal
Brand Protection Plus Package
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Everything in the Brand Protection Package, Plus a Logo Mark
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Two comprehensive clearance searches
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Two full USPTO applications, both filed by Attorney Tapley
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Two classes of goods or services, both filing fees included
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Attorney representation on both applications
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Office action responses on both applications, included
Brand Protection
$2,650
For a brand name, logo, or slogan.
- Comprehensive federal trademark clearance search
- Full USPTO application, prepared and filed by Attorney Tapley
- One class of goods or services, filing fee included
- Attorney representation throughout the examination process
- Office action responses included for administrative issues
- Status updates throughout the process via Clio client portal
- Includes up to 3 classes per application. Each additional class: $225 attorney fee
Brand Protection Plus
$4,700
For a brand name and a logo. Save $600 vs. filling separately.
- Everything in the Brand Protection Package, Plus a Filing for a Logo Mark Application
- Two comprehensive clearance searches
- Two full USPTO applications, both filed by Attorney Tapley
- Two classes of goods or services, both filing fees included
- Attorney representation on both applications
- Office action responses on both applications, included
- Includes up to 3 classes per application. Each additional class: $225 attorney fee
USPTO government filing fee for one class per application is included in both packages. If your trademark covers multiple classes, the USPTO filing fee is $350 per additional class. All fees are disclosed before you sign anything.
Not sure which package is right for you? Book your clarity call and we will figure it out together.
FAQ
Questions We Hear Every Day
You can; however, the rejection and office action rate for self-filed applications is significantly higher than for attorney-filed ones. USPTO applications require precise legal classification, a comprehensive clearance search, and careful drafting to avoid grounds for rejection. A single office action can add months and hundreds of dollars to your timeline. Tapley Law prides itself on getting it right the first time, which is why we don't file applications that we consider high risk after a clearance search and offer one additional complimentary search. The question is not whether you can file it yourself. It is whether you can afford to get it wrong.
The Brand Protection Package is a $2,650 flat fee, and that includes the USPTO government filing fee for one class. The Plus Package, which covers both your brand name and your logo, is $4,700 (filing fees for two classes included). Transparent flat-fee pricing. No hourly billing and no surprise invoices.
The USPTO process typically takes 10 to 14 months from filing to registration. Processing timelines are determined by the USPTO's schedule. You can view current USPTO processing times on their website here.
Administrative and procedural office action responses are included in the flat fee. If the USPTO sends a challenge, we respond on your behalf at no additional charge. Substantive and more complex responses are handled separately at a disclosed flat rate.
Yes. An LLC offers liability protection—it shields your personal assets from business debts and obligations. It does not protect your brand. A federal trademark protects your brand name, logo, or slogan as intellectual property, giving you the exclusive right to use it nationwide and the legal standing to stop others from using it. They protect different things, and both forms of protection are important for long-term security and building a lasting brand confidence.
This is exactly what trademark protection is designed to handle. With a registered trademark, you have legal standing to send a cease-and-desist letter or pursue legal action in federal court if necessary. Without one, your options are significantly limited. If this is your situation right now, book a legal strategy call today. Tapley Law also works with clients who have received a USPTO office action on an application filed independently or through another service.
Trademark protects brand identifiers: names, logos, slogans. Copyright protects original creative works: written content, music, photos, video. If you are protecting your brand name or logo, you need a trademark. If you are protecting original content you created, you need copyright registration. Many creators need both. Tapley Law handles both. We can advise you on the right protection during your strategy call.
The USPTO organizes trademarks into 45 categories called classes. When you file, you protect your mark within the classes you select. If your brand operates in multiple product or service categories, you may need more than one class. The Brand Protection Package covers one class. The Plus Package covers two marks across two classes. We will help you identify the right classes and build a proper filing strategy.
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