Flat fees. Published openly.
Government filing fees billed at cost. No retainers, no surprise invoices. Cancel monitoring anytime.
Pick the plan that fits
Essential
Single-class trademark
- Knockout USPTO search
- TEAS Plus filing
- 1 class
- Email status alerts
- Specimen review
- Office action response
- Brand monitoring
- Madrid Protocol
Professional
Most popular
- Comprehensive clearance
- Up to 3 classes
- Office action response (1)
- 12mo brand monitoring
- Dedicated case manager
- Renewal reminders
- Madrid filing
- TTAB representation
Enterprise
Portfolios & global
- Unlimited annual marks
- Madrid Protocol included
- TTAB representation
- 24/7 marketplace surveillance
- Quarterly portfolio review
- Customs recordation
What the USPTO and U.S. Copyright Office charge.
Government fees are set by federal agencies and billed at cost — no markup. Most clients see total filings (our fee + government fee) come in below the average billable-hour quote from comparable firms.
- USPTO TEAS Plus: $250 per class
- USPTO TEAS Standard: $350 per class
- Statement of Use: $100 per class
- Copyright single work: $45–$65
- Copyright group: $55–$85
- Madrid Protocol base fee: ~$653 + per-country
A la carte services
Office Action Response
$349 per non-final action — included in Professional+.
Madrid Protocol Filing
$1,499 + government fees — included in Enterprise.
Cease & Desist
From $499 — drafting, service, and follow-up.
DMCA Takedown
$99 per notice or $299/mo unlimited.
TTAB Representation
Quoted per matter — opposition or cancellation.
Customs Recordation
$399 per mark — annual maintenance included.
vs. traditional IP firms
| assiduous | Traditional Firm | DIY (LegalZoom) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat fee | Hourly $400–$700 | Flat fee |
| Attorney signs filing | Always | Always | Sometimes |
| Office action response | Included* | Hourly | Add-on |
| Brand monitoring | Included* | Add-on | Add-on |
| Same-day responses | Yes | Variable | No |
| Client portal | Yes | Rare | Limited |
*Included in Professional and Enterprise tiers.
Trusted by founders, creators, and counsel
"Quoted $4,800 by another firm. Filed for $899 with assiduous. Identical outcome."
"We replaced our retainer firm. The flat-fee model saved us $40K annually."
"Their pricing page is the only one I've ever read top to bottom."
Are government fees really at cost?
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Yes. Filing receipts itemize the USPTO/USCO fees separately from our service fee.
What's your refund policy?
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Full refund within 30 days if we haven't filed. After filing, government fees are non-refundable per USPTO rules.
Do you offer payment plans?
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Yes — Professional and Enterprise tiers offer 3-month no-interest plans.
Are there discounts for bulk filings?
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Enterprise pricing covers unlimited annual filings. Volume discounts kick in above 10 marks per year.
What about non-profits?
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We offer 25% off all tiers for verified 501(c)(3) organizations.