What Does A Trademark Lawsuit Cost?

By: Michael J Foycik Jr. 
August 23, 2013
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Trademark infringement is a highly charged subject, and I have seen how it affects the trademark owner.  A lawsuit would seem like a wonderful solution.  But, what should it cost?

Though I have heard many numbers, it is all just hearsay.  Even so, it may be helpful to say it.

A very small law firm or individual attorney will often charge less than a large firm.  I have heard stories wherein a plaintiff might pay somewhere between 10k and 30k, depending on if/when it settles.  Higher numbers are possible when it goes to trial and there are many issues.   Is this a good value?  That depends – if you can only afford that much, then there's simply no choice.

A big company practically must use a large law firm for its reputation and size.  There is great variation, but one should expect to pay for that large size and reputation.  I have heard a number of experienced litigators say to simply add a zero to the numbers used for a small law firm.  Is it worth it?   That depends, but I have seen examples where it was well worth having a large firm do the litigation.

Where's that money go, anyway?  Well, a portion goes to filing or answering the Complaint; attending to discovery and motions related to discovery; depositions and court reporter costs; various court hearings where attendance is required; and finally for the trial itself (if it goes that far).

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