Whether you are an international entrepreneur entering the U.S. market or a foreign IP firm referring U.S. filings, TradeMaker prepares your application correctly — at a fraction of traditional U.S. attorney costs.
The USPTO requires foreign-domiciled applicants to be represented by a U.S.-licensed attorney. If your address is outside the U.S., we will connect you with Melivate Group for compliant representation.
Expanding into the U.S. market? A U.S. trademark registration protects your brand from day one — before a domestic competitor files your name first.
Referring U.S. trademark matters from your jurisdiction? TradeMaker prepares the documentation. Melivate Group provides the U.S. attorney of record for USPTO compliance.
For IP Firms
We prepare the full TEAS application for your international client. You review and submit under your bar number or they file directly.
USPTO database clearance report for a named mark across specified classes. Delivered within 48 hours.
We research the cited marks and prior art. You write the argument — or we draft for your review.
We track all active U.S. applications for your clients. You receive milestone alerts before deadlines.
Madrid Protocol
The Madrid Protocol lets you extend trademark protection to 130+ countries through a single WIPO application — using your U.S. filing as the base.
U.S. registration is required first. TradeMaker prepares your U.S. application. Melivate Group handles international strategy and WIPO filing.
European Union
EUIPO
United Kingdom
UKIPO
Canada
CIPO
Australia
IP Australia
Mexico
IMPI
China
CNIPA
Japan
JPO
Brazil
INPI
WIPO Madrid
130+ countries
I am not a U.S. citizen. Can I file a U.S. trademark?
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can file U.S. trademarks if they are using the mark in U.S. commerce or have a bona fide intent to do so. Foreign domicile requires designating a U.S.-licensed attorney to represent you before the USPTO.
Do I need a U.S. address?
No. You need a valid mailing address (which can be international), but all filings and correspondence are handled electronically through the USPTO's Trademark Center.
Can I use a foreign trademark registration as the basis for a U.S. filing?
Yes — Section 44(d) and 44(e) bases allow you to use a foreign application or registration to claim priority or as the filing basis in the U.S.
I already have an EU trademark. Will it protect me in the U.S.?
No. U.S. trademark rights are territorial. An EUIPO registration provides no protection in the U.S. — you must file separately with the USPTO.
TradeMaker's preparation fee is the same regardless of your country. USPTO government fees apply to all filers equally.
Free
Class Search
Identify the right USPTO classes
$199
Basic
Complete application preparation
$299
Standard
Rush prep + OA formalities included
$499
Premium
Full lifecycle incl. SOU + monitoring
$350/class
USPTO Fee
Government fee (all filers)
Foreign-domiciled applicants must have a U.S.-licensed attorney of record. Melivate Group provides this service →
International Inquiries
Reach us directly at international@trademarks.com or use the form below.