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Top IP & Trademarks Lawyers in Long Beach

If you are building a brand, the name, logo, and product are often worth more than the equipment. Trademark protection is federal: you register with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the current filing fee is $350 per class of goods or services through the TEAS system. Long Beach sits in Los Angeles County, and trademark and copyright lawsuits are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. A good IP lawyer runs a clearance search before you commit to a name, files the application correctly, and enforces your mark if someone copies it. Below are vetted Long Beach and Los Angeles-area firms that handle IP and trademark matters.

USPTO
Federal Registration
$350/class
TEAS Filing Fee
C.D. Cal.
Federal Court
$300-$600/hr
Attorney Rate

Updated May 30, 2026

When you need a Long Beach IP and trademark lawyer

A casual side project may not need IP help yet. You should talk to a Long Beach IP lawyer when:

  • You are launching a brand, product, or business name and want to register a trademark.
  • You need a clearance search to make sure your name is not already taken.
  • Someone is using your brand, copying your product, or selling knockoffs.
  • You received a cease-and-desist letter or an opposition from the USPTO.
  • You need to protect a trade secret, license your work, or assign IP in a sale.

What a Long Beach IP and trademark lawyer costs

Most Long Beach IP lawyers charge flat fees for a trademark application and hourly for disputes and litigation. USPTO government fees are separate from the lawyer's fee.

$1,000-$2,500
Trademark application (legal)
$350/class
USPTO filing fee
$300-$600/hr
Litigation hourly
$500-$1,500
Clearance search

A clearance search and proper filing up front is far cheaper than rebranding after a conflict. For the national picture, see our IP & Trademarks guide, or browse all Long Beach lawyers.

How a Long Beach IP and trademark matter moves

  • Clearance search: the lawyer checks the USPTO and common-law uses to see if your mark is available.
  • File the application: counsel files with the USPTO, choosing the right classes and basis for your goods or services.
  • Office actions: if an examiner raises an issue, the lawyer responds to keep the application alive.
  • Registration: once approved and published, the mark registers, usually 8 to 12 months out.
  • Enforce: if someone infringes, counsel sends a cease-and-desist or files suit in the Central District of California.

Long Beach firms that handle IP and trademark matters

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Milord & Associates, PC

Long BeachBoutiquetrademarks, IP litigation

A Los Angeles-area firm serving Long Beach with trademark, copyright, and IP litigation work for businesses and creators. A fit for clients who want both registration and enforcement under one roof.

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Mandour & Associates, APC

Long BeachBoutiquetrademarks, patents

An IP-focused firm covering the Long Beach and greater Los Angeles area, handling trademark, patent, and copyright matters. A good option for a practice concentrated on intellectual property.

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Cohn Legal, PLLC

Long BeachSmalltrademarks, startups

A firm with Los Angeles-area trademark attorneys who work with startups and small businesses on clearance and registration. A reasonable pick for founders filing a first trademark.

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell (JMBM)

Long BeachLargeIP, technology

A larger California firm whose IP lawyers handle trademark, copyright, and technology matters for established companies. A fit when your IP portfolio or dispute is sizable.

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IP & Trademarks in Long Beach — FAQ

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Long Beach?
Plan on $1,000 to $2,500 in legal fees for a straightforward application, plus the USPTO filing fee of $350 per class of goods or services. A clearance search may add $500 to $1,500. Disputes and office-action responses are usually billed hourly on top of that.
Why do I need a clearance search before filing?
A clearance search checks whether your name or logo conflicts with an existing trademark before you spend money on filing and branding. Skipping it risks a USPTO refusal or, worse, a lawsuit after launch. A Long Beach IP lawyer runs the search and reads the results in plain English.
What is the difference between a trademark, copyright, and patent?
A trademark protects brand identifiers like names and logos. A copyright protects creative works like writing, art, music, and code. A patent protects inventions. Many businesses need more than one, and an IP lawyer can tell you which protections actually fit what you have.
How long does trademark registration take?
From filing to registration usually takes about 8 to 12 months if there are no major problems. An examiner reviews the application, it gets published for opposition, and then it registers. A lawyer keeps the process moving and responds to any office actions before the deadlines.
What can I do if someone is using my brand?
An IP lawyer can send a cease-and-desist letter, file a USPTO opposition or cancellation, or sue for infringement in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The right move depends on how strong your rights are and how much harm the copying is causing.

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