--- title: "US Trademark Attorney Representation, $120/year | GTC" description: "Appoint a US-licensed attorney as your USPTO attorney of record. Required for foreign-domiciled owners. Correspondence and deadline monitoring. From $120/year." 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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Includes correspondence handling, deadline monitoring, non-substantive Office Action responses, and 10% discounts on professional fees for maintenance, renewal, assignment, and related services.", "provider": { "@type": "LegalService", "name": "Global Trademark Company", "url": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com" }, "areaServed": { "@type": "Country", "name": "United States" }, "offers": { "@type": "Offer", "price": "120.00", "priceCurrency": "USD", "description": "Annual retainer, $120/year (regular price $144/year), per trademark." } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Trademarks", "item": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/trademarks" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "US Attorney Representation", "item": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/services/us-attorney-representation" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the retainer mandatory if GTC filed my trademark or took over my representation?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I legally need a US attorney if my trademark is already registered?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you are domiciled outside the United States, yes. It is a mandatory legal requirement under 37 C.F.R. § 2.11(a), effective August 3, 2019. The USPTO will refuse to communicate directly with foreign-domiciled owners who do not have a US-licensed attorney on file, which can result in your registration being abandoned or cancelled. If you are US-domiciled, it is not legally required but strongly recommended because professional monitoring prevents missed deadlines." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I transfer my trademark to GTC if I already have an attorney?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We file a 'Revocation of Prior Power of Attorney and Appointment of New Attorney' using the USPTO's Trademark Center (equivalent to Form PTO/TM/80). This takes effect immediately upon filing. You do not need permission from your previous attorney. You simply provide your registration or application number, and we handle the transfer." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I appoint GTC as attorney on a pending application (not yet registered)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. The retainer covers both pending applications, at any stage of prosecution, and registered marks. For pending applications, we take over USPTO prosecution responsibilities from the point of appointment, including responding to Office Actions, filing amendments, and managing the registration process through to registration." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is included in the annual retainer fee?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The annual retainer includes: formal USPTO attorney appointment, handling of all USPTO correspondence, review of any new Office Actions or notices, non-substantive Office Action responses (formality objections at no extra charge), maintenance and renewal deadline monitoring, regular status update notifications, and USPTO record management. Retainer clients also receive a 10% discount on professional fees for Maintenance, Renewal, Assignment, Office Action Response, and SOU filings." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is NOT included in the retainer fee?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The retainer fee does not cover: USPTO government fees (always passed through at cost), substantive Office Action responses requiring legal argument on the merits (quoted separately, with 10% retainer discount), Section 8/9/15 professional service fees (discounted 10% for retainer clients), new trademark application filings, or opposition/cancellation proceedings." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do the retainer discounts apply to government (USPTO) fees?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. USPTO government fees are set by the USPTO and are passed through to you at cost without any markup. The 10% retainer discount applies exclusively to GTC's professional service fee component for the listed services." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens when I receive a substantive Office Action?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We will notify you promptly, provide a written strategic assessment of the USPTO's objection, and quote the professional fee for drafting the response (retainer clients receive 10% off the standard rate). Non-substantive Office Actions, such as formality requirements, ID clarifications, or specimen issues, are handled within the retainer at no additional charge." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the retainer per trademark or per owner?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The retainer is per trademark registration or application number. If you own multiple marks, each is enrolled separately at the same annual rate. If you own a family of three or more marks, please contact us. We may offer a bundled rate." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When does the retainer start: immediately or after I register?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The retainer starts immediately upon enrollment. For pending applications, coverage begins at the date of attorney appointment. For registered marks, it is available from any point, including the day of registration or years later. There is no minimum waiting period." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I cancel the retainer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. You may cancel with 30 days' written notice before your annual renewal date. Upon cancellation, we file a Withdrawal of Attorney with the USPTO so your file is updated. Annual fees already paid are subject to our Refund & Credit Policy (credits-only; see /refund-policy), with no separate cancellation penalty and no charge for the following year." } } ], "dateModified": "2026-08-28" } ] --- [](/) - Trademarks - Patents - Copyrights - Data Privacy - Business Legal - [Pricing](/pricing) - Resources - Company Sign inEN · USD Sign in 1. [Home](/) 2. [Trademarks & Brands](/trademarks) 3. US Attorney Representation ![](https://flagcdn.com/w80/us.png)United States ![USPTO](/assets/uspto-logo-kso4_dPI.png) # 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. [Enroll & pay, $120/year](/subscribe/ip-office-representation) $120/year per trademark, billed annually (regular $144/year). GTC clients: [the retainer becomes mandatory 1 year after registration or transfer](#gtc-notice). [Excellent Trustpilot ](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/globaltrademark.co) ![GTC attorney handling USPTO correspondence for a client](/img/home/hero-library/m-attorney-portrait-warm-480.jpg) Attorney of record Appointed at the USPTO Office Actions handled Every USPTO letter read Deadlines monitored §8 · §9 · renewals ![Paul Ditmyer, US Attorney licensed in Florida](/assets/paul-ditmyer-DCOmnEoM.webp) Your attorney of record Paul Ditmyer US Attorney. 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It takes effect immediately. 3 ### 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) [Enroll Now, $120/year](/subscribe/ip-office-representation) 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: - Trademark Maintenance Section 8, Section 8 & 15 10% off - Trademark Renewal Section 8 & 9 filings 10% off - Trademark Assignment Ownership transfer recordation 10% off - Office Action Response Substantive USPTO responses 10% off - Statement of Use Filing ITU application completion 10% off 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/year](/subscribe/ip-office-representation) Secure 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. ![Your dedicated GTC Customer Success Team](/assets/m-onboarding-bright-welcome-C-heDolY.jpg) 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. 1. 2 minutes ### Enroll & pay online Enter your trademark registration or application number and complete the secure checkout. No paperwork needed upfront. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 [Excellent Trustpilot ](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/globaltrademark.co) 8,261+ Trademarks filed 10,891+ Clients served 100+ Jurisdictions 11 In-house attorneys US attorney representation FAQ ## Common questions Is the retainer mandatory if GTC filed my trademark or took over my representation? 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. Do I legally need a US attorney if my trademark is already registered? How do I transfer my trademark to GTC if I already have an attorney? Can I appoint GTC as attorney on a pending application (not yet registered)? What is included in the annual retainer fee? What is NOT included in the retainer fee? Do the retainer discounts apply to government (USPTO) fees? What happens when I receive a substantive Office Action? Is the retainer per trademark or per owner? When does the retainer start: immediately or after I register? Can I cancel the retainer? [Enroll & pay: $120/year](/subscribe/ip-office-representation) ![Paul Ditmyer, US Trademark Attorney](/assets/paul-ditmyer-DCOmnEoM.webp) 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 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. 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