If you are protecting a brand name, a logo, an invention, or creative work, intellectual property law is how you lock it down before someone else uses it. Trademarks register federally through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and a federal registration protects you nationwide, not just in Hawaii. You can also register a mark with the State of Hawaii through the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division for local protection. Patents are federal only and require an attorney admitted to the USPTO patent bar. Infringement lawsuits in Hawaii are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii in Honolulu. Below are vetted Honolulu firms that handle trademarks, patents, copyrights, and IP disputes.
Updated May 21, 2026
You can file a trademark application yourself, but a weak search, the wrong class, or a sloppy specimen can get your application refused after you have already paid the fee, or leave you with a registration that does not actually protect your brand. A Honolulu IP lawyer runs a real clearance search, picks the right international classes, drafts the application to survive examiner objections, and steps in fast if someone is already using your name. For patents, you need an attorney admitted to the USPTO patent bar, which only some Hawaii lawyers hold.
Reach out to a Honolulu trademark or IP lawyer if any of the following describes your situation.
Step 1: a consultation and a clearance search to see whether your mark is available and protectable. Step 2: filing the federal application with the USPTO in the correct class or classes, with the right basis (in use, or intent to use). Step 3: examination, where a USPTO examining attorney reviews it, often several months out, and may issue an Office Action you have to answer. Step 4: publication for opposition, a 30-day window where others can object. Step 5: registration, or, for intent-to-use marks, a statement of use once you are selling. The whole federal process commonly runs 8 to 14 months even when nothing goes wrong. A separate Hawaii state registration is faster and cheaper but only protects you in-state.
Most Honolulu firms handle a federal trademark search plus a single-class application for a flat $1,000 to $2,500 in attorney fees, on top of the USPTO government fee of roughly $350 per class (set nationally and adjusted periodically). Patent work and infringement litigation are billed hourly, commonly $300 to $550, because the scope varies so much. A Hawaii state trademark registration through the DCCA is far cheaper but protects you only within the state. Ask each firm whether a flat fee covers responding to an Office Action, which is a common extra.
A full-service Hawaii firm whose IP group covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and the right of publicity, with attorneys admitted to the USPTO patent bar. A strong fit when your matter involves patents or complex, high-stakes IP.
A Honolulu firm with a dedicated Hawaii intellectual property group handling trademark, copyright, and IP disputes alongside a broad business practice. Suited to companies that want IP work under one roof with their other legal needs.
A trademark-focused boutique that works with startups and entrepreneurs on registration and brand protection, often on flat fees. A practical option for a founder who mainly needs a clean federal trademark filed efficiently.
A full-service firm with experience in business, hospitality, and IP, including trademark matters for Hawaii companies and brands. A reasonable choice when your trademark question is tied to a broader business or hospitality deal.
A Honolulu attorney concentrating on copyright, trademark, and related intellectual property matters. Best for individual creators and small businesses who want direct attorney attention on a focused IP issue.
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