Procedures
What to actually do, in order
Each procedure sets out who may file, the deadline that ends your right to act, every document you must produce, the realistic timeline and cost, and the specific pitfalls that cause cases to fail on technicalities.
- United StatesLitigationbeginner
File a small claims case in California
Recover up to $12,500 as an individual without a lawyer. Small claims court is designed to be used without representation and hearings are informal.
9 steps 30-70 days from filing to hearing $30-$75 filing fee, plus service costs - United StatesIntellectual propertyintermediate
Register a federal trade mark in the United States
Federal registration with the USPTO gives nationwide rights, a presumption of validity and access to the federal courts.
8 steps 12-18 months to registration $250-$350 per class of goods or services