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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. Our annual retainer appoints one as your attorney of record, monitoring deadlines and answering the USPTO on your behalf.
$120/year per trademark, billed annually (regular $144/year). GTC clients: the retainer becomes mandatory 1 year after registration or transfer.
Attorney of record
Appointed at the USPTO
Office Actions handled
Every USPTO letter read
Deadlines monitored
§8 · §9 · renewals
Your attorney of record
Paul Ditmyer
US Attorney. Florida Bar
USPTO-registered practitioner
8,131+ filed10,763+ clients100+ jurisdictions
8,131+ filed10,763+ clients100+ jurisdictions11 attorneys
Trusted by founders and brands worldwide
How it works
Appointed and monitoring in three steps.
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We file the Power of Attorney
We prepare and file the formal attorney appointment (or revocation of a prior attorney, if applicable) with the USPTO via Trademark Center, within 1 business day. It takes effect immediately.
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Coverage begins
Your licensed US attorney is your official attorney of record. All USPTO correspondence flows to us, deadlines are monitored, and retainer discounts are active.
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.
Enroll your trademark
One flat annual fee per trademark.
No hourly charges, no surprise invoices. Coverage begins immediately upon enrollment.
Annual retainer
Regular $144/year
$120/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/year per trademark; cancel with 30 days' notice before renewal.
Enroll & pay, $120/yearSecure recurring payment via Stripe · No hidden fees
Why GTC
An online-first firm, built to be your US attorney of record.
A US attorney of record
A licensed US attorney is formally appointed on your USPTO file via a Power of Attorney. The representation 37 C.F.R. § 2.11(a) requires of every foreign-domiciled owner.
Every USPTO letter reviewed
All correspondence (Office Actions, notices, receipts) is received and read by your attorney, with a plain-English summary of anything you need to decide.
Deadlines monitored for you
Section 8, Section 8 & 9, and renewal cycles are tracked and actioned proactively, so a missed maintenance window never abandons your mark.
10% off downstream filings
Retainer clients get 10% off the GTC professional fee on maintenance, renewal, assignment, Office Action responses, and SOU filings. Government fees stay at cost.
Your Customer Success Team
A dedicated team that owns your matter from start to finish.
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. They are named people who pick up the phone and already know your matter, so every step moves forward without delay.
Your Account Manager
Your day-to-day point of contact, who coordinates every matter, keeps things moving, and already knows your file. They have your full history, so you start every conversation where the last one left off.
Your Senior Account Manager
Senior oversight on strategy and escalations, stepping in as your needs grow, so every important detail stays on track.
A named person, on email or a call, at every step.
How we compare
Appointing a US attorney of record? Here's what sets GTC apart.
| What you get | GTC | Online filing services | Doing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| A licensed US attorney formally appointed as your USPTO attorney of record | |||
| Every USPTO Office Action and notice reviewed by an attorney | |||
| 37 C.F.R. § 2.11(a) compliance maintained continuously | |||
| Non-substantive Office Action responses handled within the retainer | |||
| 10% off professional fees on maintenance, renewal, and assignment | |||
| USPTO government fees passed through at cost |
A licensed US attorney formally appointed as your USPTO attorney of record
GTC
Online filing services
Doing it yourself
Every USPTO Office Action and notice reviewed by an attorney
GTC
Online filing services
Doing it yourself
37 C.F.R. § 2.11(a) compliance maintained continuously
GTC
Online filing services
Doing it yourself
Non-substantive Office Action responses handled within the retainer
GTC
Online filing services
Doing it yourself
10% off professional fees on maintenance, renewal, and assignment
GTC
Online filing services
Doing it yourself
USPTO government fees passed through at cost
GTC
Online filing services
Doing it yourself
The retainer lifecycle
From enrollment to annual renewal.
The retainer is appointed fast and runs on a simple annual cycle. Here's what to expect from enrollment onward.
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2 minutes
Enroll & pay online
Enter your trademark registration or application number and complete the secure checkout. No paperwork needed upfront.
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Within 1 business day
Power of Attorney filed
We prepare and file the formal attorney appointment (or revocation of a prior attorney) with the USPTO via Trademark Center. It takes effect immediately.
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From appointment
Coverage begins
Your US attorney is your official attorney of record. All USPTO correspondence flows to us, deadlines are monitored, and retainer discounts are active.
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Each year
Annual renewal
The retainer renews annually per trademark. We remind you ahead of each renewal. Cancel any time with 30 days' notice before the renewal date.
In their words
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.
Darius Tay, ID
ExcellentTrustpilot8,131+
Trademarks filed
10,763+
Clients served
100+
Jurisdictions
11
In-house attorneys
US attorney representation FAQ
Common questions
Yes. If your trademark application was filed by Global Trademark Company, or if you transferred attorney representation to GTC at any stage during prosecution or after registration, the annual retainer becomes a mandatory requirement one year after your registration date or one year after GTC assumed representation, whichever date is later. Before that anniversary, we will contact you in advance with a reminder and renewal link. If the retainer is not subscribed by the deadline, GTC is required to file a Withdrawal of Attorney with the USPTO. This means: (1) you lose all monitoring, correspondence handling, and retainer discounts; (2) no US attorney will be on record for your trademark; and (3) for foreign-domiciled owners, this creates an immediate compliance breach under 37 C.F.R. § 2.11(a) that puts your registration at risk of abandonment. Enrolling before your deadline keeps your coverage uninterrupted.
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
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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.
