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[Home](/) 2. [Resources](/how-it-works) 3. How It Works # How it works You run a free search, pick your countries, and answer a short questionnaire. Our attorneys review the application, choose the Nice classes, and file with the trademark office. Then you watch every status change in your dashboard, from filing through registration. Six steps, 100+ jurisdictions, one platform. Last updated: May 2026 8,219+ Trademarks Filed 100+ trademark jurisdictions Since 2016 trusted by founders 1. 1 ## Free trademark search Results in minutes Before investing in a filing, you need to know if your brand is available. Our AI-powered trademark search scans official databases, including the [USPTO Trademark Search](https://tmsearch.uspto.gov), [EUIPO TMview](https://www.tmdn.org/tmview/), and [WIPO Global Brand Database](https://branddb.wipo.int) to identify identical and similar marks that could block your application. You'll receive a clear availability assessment highlighting potential conflicts. What's included: - Searches across 100+ jurisdictions simultaneously - Identifies identical and phonetically similar marks - Highlights conflicting Nice classes and goods/services - Instant results, no waiting for a manual report [Start Free Search](/free-trademark-check) 2. 2 ## Choose your jurisdiction and service 5–10 minutes Select the countries where you want to protect your brand. Whether it's a single US filing or a multi-country strategy covering the EU, UK, India, China and beyond. We offer trademark registration across 100+ jurisdictions. Each country has its own trademark office, fees and requirements. Our platform adapts to your selection and shows exact costs upfront, with no hidden fees. What's included: - 100+ trademark jurisdictions, from the US and EU to emerging markets - Transparent pricing: service fees + government fees itemized separately - 10% multi-country discount when filing in 2+ jurisdictions - Guided recommendations based on your business and target markets [View All Countries](/services/new-trademark-filing) 3. 3 ## Complete the online questionnaire 10–15 minutes Fill out our guided online questionnaire with details about your brand, goods/services, and applicant information. Our smart forms adapt based on the jurisdiction you selected, for example, US filings ask about filing basis (use in commerce vs. intent to use) while EU filings focus on language preferences. We collect exactly what's needed, nothing more. [Learn about specimen requirements](/resources/specimen-guide) if you're filing based on use in commerce. What's included: - Jurisdiction-specific forms ensure compliance from the start - Upload your logo or design mark directly in the form - AI-powered Class Assist suggests the right Nice classes for your goods/services - Save progress and return anytime. Your data is securely stored [Try Class Assist](/class-assist) 4. 4 ## We file your application 1–3 business days after submission A trademark attorney reviews your submission for completeness, accuracy, and the strongest class strategy. We pick the right Nice classification, prepare the application in the format the relevant trademark office requires (USPTO, EUIPO, UKIPO, CNIPA, etc.), and file it on your behalf. You receive a confirmation email with your application/serial number and filing receipt. Track current [USPTO processing times](https://www.uspto.gov/dashboard/trademarks/application-timeline.html). What's included: - A trademark attorney checks every application by hand, not just automated processing - Nice class selection chosen to cover the goods and services you actually sell - Application drafted to minimize examiner objections - Filing receipt and serial/application number delivered to your dashboard - For US filings: includes handling of non-substantive (formality) office actions 5. 5 ## Track progress from your dashboard Ongoing, 3 to 24 months depending on jurisdiction Once filed, your application enters the examination phase at the relevant trademark office. Timelines vary significantly: US applications typically take 8–12 months, EU trademarks 4–6 months, and some jurisdictions like India or Canada can take 12–30 months. Throughout this period, you can track every status change in real-time through your personal client dashboard. What's included: - Real-time status updates at every prosecution stage - Automatic email notifications for critical events (office actions, publication, registration) - Full prosecution history and document archive accessible anytime - Deadline tracking with advance reminders for required actions - Portfolio view for managing multiple trademarks across jurisdictions [See Dashboard Features](/about) 6. 6 ## Registration and ongoing protection Continuous. Your mark lasts as long as you maintain it Once your trademark is registered, the work doesn't stop. Trademark registrations must be maintained through periodic renewals (typically every 10 years), and in the US, you must also file [declarations of continued use (Section 8/Section 71)](https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/maintain). We help you stay on top of every deadline with automated reminders and optional monitoring and enforcement services. See [Country Guides](/resources/country-guides) for renewal timelines by jurisdiction. What's included: - Renewal reminders sent well in advance of deadlines - Section 8 and Section 71 filing support for US marks - Optional trademark monitoring to detect infringing applications - Cease and desist letter service to enforce your rights - Assignment and transfer support if your brand changes hands [Explore Protection Services](/services/trademark-renewal) ## Why Global Trademark Company? There are several ways to register a trademark. Here's how they compare. For international filings, you may also consider the [WIPO Madrid System](https://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/). ### File it yourself Navigate the trademark office website directly Pros - Lowest upfront cost - Full control over the process Cons - − High rejection risk without expertise - − No strategic guidance on class selection - − Easy to miss deadlines or requirements - − Must handle office actions alone ### Hire a local attorney Engage a separate trademark attorney in each jurisdiction Pros - Full legal representation - Can handle complex disputes Cons - − Expensive ($1,000–$3,000+ per country) - − Must find separate attorneys for each jurisdiction - − Slow communication cycles - − Overkill for straightforward filings ### Use Global Trademark Company Recommended Attorney-led filings across 100+ trademark jurisdictions, in one platform Pros - Attorney-prepared applications at a fraction of typical law-firm cost - 100+ trademark jurisdictions through a single platform - Real-time dashboard and deadline management - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Senior-attorney support for office actions, oppositions and renewals - Court litigation handled by specialist litigators with fees disclosed upfront Cons No material trade-offs for typical filings. ## Explore More Resources [ ### FAQs 35+ questions answered Read more about faqs ](/faq)[ ### Specimen Guide USPTO specimen requirements & examples Read more about specimen guide ](/resources/specimen-guide)[ ### Country Guides Compare 9 key jurisdictions Read more about country guides ](/resources/country-guides)[ ### Trademark Glossary 75+ trademark terms defined Read more about trademark glossary ](/resources/glossary) ## Ready to protect your brand? 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