--- title: "GTC Advantage. Subscription IP & Legal Support" description: "Monthly subscription packaging GTC's IP filings, brand protection, contracts, and compliance into a flat fee with a dedicated team and SLAs. From $399/mo." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Global Trademark Company LLC", "url": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com", "logo": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/gtc-logo.svg", "description": "Multi-practice IP and business legal firm. Trademarks in 100+ jurisdictions, patents in 10 + PCT, copyrights under Berne. 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Predictable cost, dedicated team, guaranteed SLAs.", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Global Trademark Company", "url": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com" }, "areaServed": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Worldwide" }, "offers": [ { "@type": "Offer", "name": "GTC Advantage Starter", "price": 399, "priceCurrency": "USD", "priceSpecification": { "@type": "UnitPriceSpecification", "price": 399, "priceCurrency": "USD", "unitCode": "MON" } }, { "@type": "Offer", "name": "GTC Advantage Growth", "price": 650, "priceCurrency": "USD", "priceSpecification": { "@type": "UnitPriceSpecification", "price": 650, "priceCurrency": "USD", "unitCode": "MON" } }, { "@type": "Offer", "name": "GTC Advantage Scale", "price": 999, "priceCurrency": "USD", "priceSpecification": { "@type": "UnitPriceSpecification", "price": 999, "priceCurrency": "USD", "unitCode": "MON" } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's actually included in my monthly hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Anything in the 'What's included' list above counts against your bucket. IP filings, contract work, brand protection, compliance reviews, demand letters, and so on. Government fees, official translations, and courier costs are passed through at cost. Litigation, patent prosecution, M&A diligence, and tax filings are out of scope and quoted separately." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do unused hours roll over?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, up to 20% of your monthly hours roll into the next billing period (single-month carry, no stacking). Rollover is forfeited on cancellation." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if I go over my hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Overages are billed at a flat $50/hour at the end of the billing period, against the payment method on file. We send proactive email warnings at 80%, 100%, and 120% of your monthly bucket so there are no surprises." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I cancel any time?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Monthly plans cancel at the end of the current period, no lock-in. The Annual plan is prepaid and locked for its term; you keep using your hours through the end of the term." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the SLA response times?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Starter: 48 business hours to first response. Growth: 24 business hours. Scale: 8 business hours. Simple matters typically turn around in 1–5 business days depending on tier; complex matters are scoped and quoted within the same SLA." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who handles my work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Every subscription is assigned a dedicated account manager (your IP Portfolio Coordinator). Substantive work is routed to the right specialist. Trademark counsel, contracts attorney, brand protection analyst, based on the matter. Scale tier adds a senior counsel direct line." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does NGO verification work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "When you choose the NGO tier, you'll upload a 501(c)(3) determination letter (US) or your local equivalent registration during onboarding. Your subscription activates once we verify the documents, typically within one business day. No charge before verification clears." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I upgrade or downgrade later?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Upgrade any time and the new tier prorates from the next day. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is this available outside the US?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. GTC Advantage is open globally. Pricing is in USD; your card issuer or bank handles currency conversion at their rates." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is this different from booking GTC services one-off?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Same team, same quality of work, packaged differently. Subscribers get predictable monthly cost, faster SLAs, a dedicated account team, hours rollover, and full visibility through the client portal. If you only need occasional filings, pay-as-you-go still works fine." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's your refund policy?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Monthly plans cancel at the end of the current period; we don't refund partial months or unused hours. Annual prepay terms are non-refundable except where required by law or where we materially change the service to your detriment (in which case you get a pro-rated refund of the remaining term). See Section 17.4 and 17.20 of our Terms." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What law governs the subscription?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "GTC Advantage subscriptions are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA. Disputes are resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, with the seat of arbitration in New Castle County, Delaware. Full text in Section 17.21 of our Terms." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if you have a conflict of interest?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We reserve the right to decline any matter that conflicts with an existing client engagement. If a conflict materially reduces the value of your subscription for the remaining term, we'll issue a pro-rated credit. See Section 17.11 of our Terms." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is my data handled?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "All client communications and documents are kept confidential under the terms of our Privacy Policy. We use enterprise-grade infrastructure (encrypted at rest and in transit), and we limit access to the people working on your matters. We do not sell client data, ever." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens to my deliverables if I cancel?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You own everything we've delivered to you. We retain internal copies for compliance and audit purposes. You have a 30-day window after cancellation to export documents and matter history through your client portal. See Section 17.17 of our Terms." } } ] } ] --- [](/) - Trademarks - Patents - Copyrights - Data Privacy - Business Legal - [Pricing](/pricing) - Resources Sign inEN · USD Sign in GTC Advantage · Monthly retainer # Predictable cost. Dedicated team. Your IP and legal ops, handled monthly. GTC Advantage packages everything we already do. IP filings, brand protection, contracts, compliance. Into a flat monthly subscription with guaranteed response times and a dedicated team. Pick a plan, send us the work, and stop tracking invoices. See plans Book a call [Excellent Trustpilot ](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/globaltrademark.co) ![A dedicated GTC team handling a client's monthly legal operations](/img/home/hero-library/m-portfolio-bright-review-480.jpg) Managed IP One retainer Portfolio tracked Deadlines watched Always covered Proactive counsel 10–40h Hours included per month 8–48h First-response SLA 1 Dedicated account manager Global Available worldwide ## Why a subscription beats one-off engagements Same team and same quality of work — but priced, scoped, and delivered for businesses that need ongoing coverage, not one-off fixes. ### Predictable cost One flat monthly fee replaces a stack of one-off invoices. Forecast IP and legal spend like you forecast SaaS, no scoping calls, no surprise quotes. ### Speed when it matters Guaranteed first response in 8–48 business hours depending on tier. No more waiting days to hear back about an urgent C&D or a deal-blocker contract. ### Continuity of team The same account manager and specialists handle every matter. They learn your business, your brand, and your portfolio, so each new request starts from context, not from zero. ### Coverage end-to-end Trademarks, contracts, brand protection, compliance, demand letters. Covered under one engagement. Stop coordinating across multiple firms and freelancers. ## How GTC Advantage works 1 5 MIN ### Pick a plan Choose the tier that matches your monthly volume. Switch any time as you grow. 2 10 MIN ### Onboard in 10 minutes Tell us about your company, your existing IP, and your top priorities. We assign your account team. 3 ANY TIME ### Send us the work Submit requests through your portal. Filings, contract reviews, takedowns, demand letters, anything in scope. 4 8–48 HOURS ### We handle it inside SLA First response within your tier's SLA. Track every matter, every hour, and every document in your client portal. ## What's included in your hours Anything in this list counts against your monthly bucket. Same team, same quality of work, just packaged into a predictable subscription. ### IP strategy & portfolio reviews Quarterly reviews, gap analysis, and prioritisation across the marks, copyrights, and domains you already own. ### Trademark filings & prosecution Clearance searches, applications, office action responses, and renewals, across any jurisdiction we cover. ### Contracts drafted & reviewed NDAs, MSAs, vendor agreements, employment letters, partnership terms. Turned around inside SLA. ### Brand protection on autopilot Marketplace takedowns (Amazon, Shopify, social), watch services, infringement triage, and enforcement letters. ### Cease & desist + demand letters Drafted, sent, and tracked through to resolution. Negotiation support included. ### Compliance & business legal Privacy policy, terms of service, GDPR/CCPA basics, entity guidance, vendor & partnership negotiation. ## Inside each capability A closer look at what each line item actually means in practice — what we deliver, who handles it, and how many hours it typically takes. ### IP strategy & portfolio reviews ### Trademark filings & prosecution ### Contracts drafted & reviewed ### Brand protection on autopilot ### Cease & desist + demand letters ### Compliance & business legal ### Not included (quoted separately) - • Litigation & court appearances - • Patent drafting & prosecution - • M&A due diligence - • Tax filings - • Government fees, official translations, courier costs (passed through at cost) ## Plans built around your monthly volume All plans include a dedicated account team, client portal access, and the same scope of work. Pick the bucket size that fits your business. For businessesFor NGOs MonthlyAnnual Save 15% ### Starter 10 hours/month · 48h SLA $339 /mo Billed $4,070 annually - 10 hours/month of work - 48-hour first response - Up to 3 active matters - Dedicated account manager - Client portal access Choose Starter Most Popular ### Growth 20 hours/month · 24h SLA $553 /mo Billed $6,630 annually - 20 hours/month of work - 24-hour first response - Up to 5 active matters - Shared Slack channel with assigned counsel - Quarterly portfolio review Choose Growth ### Scale 40 hours/month · 8h SLA $848 /mo Billed $10,180 annually - 40 hours/month of work - 8-hour first response - Up to 10 active matters - Senior counsel direct line - Quarterly strategy call + priority routing Choose Scale Prepaid for 12 months. Locked for the term. Overages billed at $50/hour. Up to 20% of unused hours roll into the next month. Government fees, official translations, and courier costs are passed through at cost. Guaranteed SLAs First response in 8–48 business hours depending on tier. Tracked and reported in your portal. Hours roll over Up to 20% of unused hours carry into the next month. Single-month carry, forfeit on cancel. Flat $50/h overages No surprises. Email warnings at 80%, 100%, and 120% of your monthly bucket. Billed at month-end. ## Why subscribers stay A snapshot of how GTC Advantage performs for the businesses already on the plan. 10,000+ Hours of subscription work delivered <24h Average first-response across tiers 98% Subscription renewal rate "We replaced two outside firms and a freelance paralegal with a single GTC Advantage plan. Our IP and contract turnaround is measurably faster, and we finally have a budget line we can plan against." Head of Legal Ops DTC consumer brand · Series B "The dedicated account manager makes the difference. They actually know our product and brand — every request starts with context, not an intake form." Founder B2B SaaS · 12 employees ### How this works, in plain English The six things every subscriber should know before signing up. - Monthly plans cancel anytime at the end of the current period, no lock-in. - The Annual plan is prepaid and locked for the term, then auto-renews at list price unless you cancel. - Hours are credited on the 1st of each billing period; up to 20% of unused hours roll into the next period (single-month carry). - Overages billed at a flat $50/hour at the end of each billing period, with warnings at 80%, 100%, and 120% of your bucket. - Government fees, official translations, and courier costs are passed through at cost. Items above $100 require your approval. - Governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA. Disputes resolved by AAA arbitration in New Castle County, Delaware. [Read the full Subscription Terms](/terms#gtc-advantage) ## Built for the way you actually work GTC Advantage fits any organisation that depends on its brand, its content, or its contracts. ### Businesses Startups and SMBs that need consistent IP and contract coverage without hiring in-house counsel. ### Solopreneurs Founders, creators, and consultants who treat their brand as their most valuable asset and want it actively defended. ### NGOs Nonprofits and social enterprises with mission-critical brand and content protection needs. At a verified-discount rate. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What's actually included in my monthly hours? ### Do unused hours roll over? ### What happens if I go over my hours? ### Can I cancel any time? ### What are the SLA response times? ### Who handles my work? ### How does NGO verification work? ### Can I upgrade or downgrade later? ### Is this available outside the US? ### How is this different from booking GTC services one-off? ### What's your refund policy? ### What law governs the subscription? ### What happens if you have a conflict of interest? ### How is my data handled? ### What happens to my deliverables if I cancel? Available globally · USD pricing ## Stop tracking invoices. Start building. Pick a plan, complete a 10-minute onboarding, and your account team is on the work. Cancel monthly any time. See plansBook a call Free consultation ### Need ongoing IP support but not sure GTC Advantage is right? Book a free 30-minute call with a senior attorney. 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