United States
Filing from outside the US? The USPTO requires a US attorney — we are yours.
Under 37 C.F.R. § 2.11(a), every foreign-domiciled trademark owner must keep a US-licensed attorney on record at all times. Our annual retainer appoints one as your attorney of record — monitoring deadlines and answering the USPTO on your behalf.
- Licensed US attorney formally listed as your USPTO attorney of record
- All USPTO correspondence and Office Actions received and reviewed for you
- Maintenance & renewal deadlines monitored and actioned proactively
$120.00/year per trademark, billed annually (regular $144.00/year). GTC clients: the retainer becomes mandatory 1 year after registration or transfer.
Who this service is for
Four trademark owners — all needing attorney coverage.
Whether the USPTO requires it of you or you simply want professional oversight, the retainer keeps a licensed US attorney on your file at all times.
Legal requirement
Foreign-domiciled owners
Under 37 C.F.R. § 2.11(a), owners domiciled outside the US are legally required to have a US-licensed attorney at all times. Non-compliance risks abandonment.
GTC client — renewal required
GTC filed or represented
If GTC filed your application or took over your representation, the retainer becomes mandatory 1 year after registration (or 1 year after GTC assumed representation). Missing this deadline removes your attorney representation.
Pending or registered
Changing your attorney
Filed pro se or with a prior attorney? We file a Revocation of Prior Power of Attorney (USPTO Form PTO/TM/80). No permission from your previous attorney is needed.
1+ year after registration
Post-registration coverage
Your trademark is registered and past the first year. Get continuous attorney oversight — deadline monitoring, correspondence handling, and filing discounts.
Important notice
For GTC clients
If your trademark was filed by GTC, or if GTC took over your representation at any stage, this retainer becomes mandatory one year after your registration date (or one year after GTC took over your representation, whichever applies).
What happens if you don't subscribe before that deadline?
- GTC is required to file a Withdrawal of Attorney with the USPTO
- You lose all monitoring, correspondence handling, and retainer discounts
- For foreign-domiciled owners, there is no longer a US attorney on file — putting your registration at immediate risk of abandonment under 37 C.F.R. § 2.11(a)
What's included
Attorney coverage, compliance monitoring, and retainer discounts.
Everything your trademark needs to stay represented and compliant — plus exclusive discounts on the filings you'll need down the line.
Core legal coverage
Attorney of record at the USPTO
A licensed US attorney is formally listed as your designated attorney on your USPTO trademark file via a Power of Attorney filing.
All USPTO correspondence handled
Every Office Action, notice, reminder, and filing receipt is received and reviewed by your attorney — nothing is missed.
Non-substantive Office Action responses
Formality objections (specimen issues, ID clarifications, address updates) are handled at no extra charge within the retainer.
Maintenance & renewal deadline monitoring
We track Section 8 (years 5–6), Section 8 & 9 (years 9–10), and all renewal cycles so you never miss a critical deadline.
Status update notifications
Regular updates on your registration status, including USPTO TSDR milestone alerts and action-required notifications.
USPTO record management
Address changes, owner name updates, and correspondence address corrections filed with the USPTO as needed.
Retainer client benefits
10% off professional fees
Exclusively for retainer clients, on these services:
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10% offTrademark MaintenanceSection 8, Section 8 & 15
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10% offTrademark RenewalSection 8 & 9 filings
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10% offTrademark AssignmentOwnership transfer recordation
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10% offOffice Action ResponseSubstantive USPTO responses
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10% offStatement of Use FilingITU application completion
Free initial review of new USPTO correspondence
Any new notices received during your retainer period are reviewed at no extra charge.
Discounts apply to GTC professional fees only. USPTO government fees are always passed through at cost.
How it works
Appointed and monitoring in three steps.
Enroll & pay
2 minutes, online
Enter your trademark registration or application number, complete the secure checkout, and you're done. No paperwork needed upfront.
We file the Power of Attorney
Within 1 business day
We prepare and file the formal attorney appointment (or revocation of prior attorney, if applicable) with the USPTO via Trademark Center. The filing takes effect immediately.
Coverage begins
Ongoing from appointment
Your licensed US attorney is your official attorney of record. All USPTO correspondence flows to us, deadlines are monitored, and retainer discounts are active.
Enroll your trademark
One flat annual fee per trademark.
No hourly charges, no surprise invoices. Coverage begins immediately upon enrollment.
Annual retainer
Regular $144.00/year
Per trademark registration or application
- USPTO attorney appointment filed
- All USPTO correspondence handled
- Non-substantive Office Action responses
- Maintenance & renewal deadline monitoring
- Status update notifications
- 10% off Maintenance, Renewal & Assignment
- 10% off Office Action Response & SOU Filing
- Free initial review of new USPTO correspondence
Government/USPTO fees always at cost — never included in the retainer.
Cancel with 30 days' notice before your renewal date.
Secure recurring payment via Stripe.
Start your enrollment
Begin through our secure guided checkout — confirm your registration details and set up your annual retainer. Billed $120.00/year per trademark; cancel with 30 days' notice before renewal.
Enroll & pay — $120.00/yearSecure recurring payment via Stripe · No hidden fees
Your attorney of record
"When I'm your attorney of record, every Office Action the USPTO sends comes directly to my desk. I review it the day it arrives, assess the risk, and notify you with a plain-English summary — not legalese. Most of my clients never see a letter from the USPTO unless there's something they need to decide."
Paul Ditmyer
Attorney at Law · USPTO-Registered Practitioner · Florida Bar
Your Customer Success Team
A real team that owns your matter — not a ticket queue.
Every GTC client gets a dedicated Account Manager and a Senior Account Manager who learn your business and stay with you from first email to final filing — real people who pick up the phone, so you never re-explain your brand or chase a queue.
Your Account Manager
Your day-to-day point of contact — coordinates every matter, keeps things moving, and already knows your file. No intake form, no re-explaining.
Your Senior Account Manager
Senior oversight on strategy and escalations, stepping in as your needs grow — so nothing important slips through the cracks.
A real person, on email or a call — at every step.
The proof
Real work, real clients, real reviews
7,500+
Trademarks filed
10,000+
Clients served
107
Trademark jurisdictions
11
In-house attorneys
“I've had the pleasure of working with Rajat for many years. He has expertly guided me through the process of registering my company in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and more. His deep knowledge of trademark law across jurisdictions is impressive.”
“We had various US trademarks to submit, and the team at Modi & Zaidi handled the entire process. They are friendly, knowledgeable and punctual. We will definitely use their services again.”
“Working with Maryam & the team of Rajat Modi has been an exceptional experience. Her professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to my case have been evident throughout the process.”
“I am a regular customer of GTC. They have done more than 15 Multi-Countries Trademarks for me so far. Their service quality and turnaround time is exceptional.”
“I had infringed on the copyright of a big brand, which threatened to lose my business. However, thanks to the professional work of this team, we signed the best possible contract and saved the business.”
“Global Trademark Company is the best in the business and I've used them for a number of my applications. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable trademark services.”
US attorney representation FAQ
Common questions
Need a US attorney for your USPTO matter?
Ready when you are.
Book a free 30-minute consult with a US-licensed trademark attorney. Tell us about your application or registration — we'll confirm exactly what representation you need and how to keep your mark compliant, no sales pitch, no obligation.
