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What Can An Intellectual Property Lawyer Help You With?
Intellectual property attorneys can help you navigate the complexities of IP, including the various laws and regulations involved in protection. After all, it doesn’t end with filing and acquiring a patent, trademark, or copyright—you’ll need to continuously defend your IP. UpCounsel’s online intellectual property attorney network can help you find the right lawyer for securing an IP, writing non-disclosure agreements, and identifying assets.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire An Intellectual Property Lawyer In The U.S.?
IP attorneys fees range from $300 to $400 depending on a few factors, such as location, the type of law firm you work with, and the amount of experience they possess. To find the best value for money, you’ll want to keep these aspects in mind.
How To Find The Best Intellectual Property Lawyer
Finding the best IP lawyer for your individual situation can be difficult, but there are a few ways you can do so. One of the easiest is simply asking other businesses for attorney recommendations, which lets you rest assured that you’ll be working with a competent professional who has provided another business with excellent service. You can also consult bar associations or Use UpCounsel’s online intellectual property attorney network, sorting by state and city.
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What Do Intellectual Property Lawyers Protect?
IP attorneys protect intellectual property like patents, trademarks, and copyrights (which include inventions and creative works), enforcing the right for creators to sue for infringement and contest if necessary.
Where Do Most IP Lawyers Work?
IP lawyers are usually employed by law firms in a specialized IP law department. However, they also work in post-secondary institutions, for government agencies (e.g., the USPTO), or in corporations.
Is An IP Attorney The Same As A Patent Attorney?
Patent attorneys specialize specifically in patent law rather than other forms of intellectual property. If you’re dealing particularly with patents, you may be better off hiring a specialized lawyer.
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Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"Ali was absolutely superb and is a true jurist of the highest order. I really appreciate his keen mind and the logical approach that he brings to his thought process."
Daniel P
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Cumming,
GA,
4 days ago
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
"Easy to work with and very knowledgeable!"
Danny S
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Valdez,
AK,
7 days ago
Trademark Search The Usual
"Quick responses great to work with"
Richard L
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Chappaqua,
NY,
12 days ago
Trademark Assistance for Two Companies
"Anthony was extremely fast, responsive, professional, and helpful! My business needs were taken care of swiftly and efficiently."
Hunter F
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Castro Valley,
CA,
12 days ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"Quick communication and great feedback"
Carter G
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Charlotte,
NC,
16 days ago
Register Trademark
"Great communications, prompt and efficient work."
Jason B
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Odenton,
MD,
17 days ago
Trademark Application Evaluation
"Excellent. He provided a lot of value and expertise up front, building trust — doing an initial sweep that steered me away from several unlikely options before I ever paid for a full search. I'm sure in many cases that preempts lost money chasing down additional name options that would've turned out to be conflicted anyway. Highly recommend."
David M
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Humble,
TX,
19 days ago
Register Trademark
"Knowledgeable, fast and friendly. Highly recommended."
Bryce V
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Arlington,
MA,
20 days ago
Trademark Registration - "What Life Taught Us"
"Michael is a fantastic collaborator who is very professional and accomplishes each task on time or early. I would highly recommend his services to anybody."
Jerry C
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Alpharetta,
GA,
22 days ago
Register Trademark
"Knowledgeable and efficient as professional few of the seen qualities"
Iovanta I
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Dallas,
TX,
23 days ago
Conduct Trademark Search
"Amazing bedside manner, responsive and knowledgable. I'm lucky to have found him."
James H
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Greenbrae,
CA,
25 days ago
Trademark Application Filing
"Prompt and insightful feedback related to a trademark search"
Wissam J
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New York,
NY,
26 days ago
Federal Trademark Application
"Anthony delivered exactly what he promised, a thorough, well-structured trademark clearance memo that addressed every concern I came in with, including the § 2(e)(1) descriptiveness risk I had already identified. He didn't just run a search and hand me results. He analyzed the business model, explained why the marketplace nature of my platform supports a suggestive mark argument, identified the one meaningful third-party consideration and gave me a clear, actionable filing strategy built around that analysis. The memo was professionally written, easy to follow as a non-attorney, and delivered same-day. His former USPTO Examiner background shows, he thinks about these issues from the inside out, not just the outside in. Clear communication throughout, fast response time, and a level of engagement with the specifics of my business that I didn't expect at this price point. Highly recommend for any founder or small business owner navigating trademark for the first time."
Imani L
.
Tampa,
FL,
about 1 month ago
License
"Ross has been with me for years at this point and has pointed me in the right direction multiple times regarding trademark infringement and protection. The Trademark world is new to me and without him I would have been lost- but he breaks things down clearly and concisely and is very prompt in his responses! I am a lifelong client of his now."
Sarah R
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San Antonio,
TX,
about 1 month ago
Trademark Registration COLZ
"Ross was extremely helpful in guiding me through the trademark process for my new SaaS product. He ran thorough searches on multiple name candidates and gave me honest, clear opinions — including telling me directly when a name I liked was too risky to pursue, which saved me from a costly mistake down the road. He explained the USPTO process patiently for someone new to trademarks, answered every question quickly, and was upfront about costs at each step (including telling me when I didn't need to file in extra classes, saving me money). The application was filed promptly once we landed on the right name. Highly recommend for anyone navigating a trademark search and filing for the first time."
Cristiano B
.
Stuart,
FL,
2 months ago
Trademark Infringement Consults Services
"Quick turnaround at an affordable price"
Jim S
.
Fremont,
CA,
2 months ago
Trademark Clearance Search
"Anthony handled a two-mark trademark clearance and opinion for my software company efficiently and at a fair price. The analysis was clear and well-organized, the turnaround was fast, and he was responsive and professional throughout including promptly refining the report when I requested clarification."
Manoj P
.
Valencia,
CA,
2 months ago
Trademark Infringement Consults Services
"Ali provided a thorough, practical, and easy-to-understand review of my packaging and trade dress concerns. His recommendations were clear, well reasoned, and gave me confidence in how to move forward. He was also very responsive and answered my follow-up questions promptly. Highly recommend."
Anthony C
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Monroeville,
NJ,
2 months ago
Yard Sign IP Check
"Ali was very knowledgeable, SO quick to respond, and always so helpful! I greatly appreciate his expertise!"
Whitleigh S
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Glasgow,
KY,
2 months ago
Conduct Trademark Search
"Elite communication and response time. Very pleasant to work with."
Ross G
.
Henderson,
NV,
3 months ago