Trademark Attorney in Omaha, Nebraska
Gretna, NE (Greater Omaha Metro) · Serving Nebraska & Nationwide · (402) 321-7532
Michael Meyer is a USPTO-registered trademark attorney based in Gretna, Nebraska — in the greater Omaha metro area — providing flat-fee trademark registration services to businesses throughout Nebraska and nationwide. The flat fee for a comprehensive clearance search and single-class federal trademark application is $500 in attorney fees plus the $350 USPTO filing fee, for a total of $850.
Federal trademark law is entirely federal — registration is with the USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia, and the legal standards are the same regardless of where your attorney is located. Michael represents clients from Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, Norfolk, and across Nebraska, as well as clients nationwide who want a qualified trademark attorney at Nebraska rates rather than coastal firm pricing.
Trademark Services in Nebraska
Michael Meyer Law provides the full range of federal trademark services for Nebraska businesses and entrepreneurs:
Trademark Search and Clearance
A comprehensive clearance search covering the USPTO TESS database, state trademark registries, and common law sources (business names, domain registrations, social media) before filing. This is the step that prevents the most expensive mistake in trademark law: filing a non-refundable $350 USPTO fee only to discover a conflicting mark the search would have caught.
Federal Trademark Registration
Preparation and filing of applications for word marks, design marks, combined marks, and service marks. Single-class filings are $500 in attorney fees plus $350 in USPTO fees. Multi-class matters are quoted individually.
USPTO Office Action Responses
If the USPTO issues an Office Action during examination, Michael handles the response. Non-substantive Office Actions (specimen issues, identification of goods amendments) are usually $300–$500. Substantive refusals (likelihood of confusion, descriptiveness) are quoted separately before work begins, typically $500–$1,500.
Intent-to-Use Applications
Securing a priority filing date before commercial use begins. Includes Statement of Use and Extension Request filings after the Notice of Allowance.
Trademark Maintenance and Renewal
Section 8 Declarations of Use (years 5–6), Section 15 Incontestability filings, and combined Section 8 and 9 renewals every 10 years. USPTO fees disclosed upfront.
Cease-and-Desist and Enforcement
Demand letters and brand protection strategy for businesses facing infringement.
Why Nebraska Businesses Choose Michael Meyer Law
Nebraska Rates for Federal Work
A trademark registration at a Washington D.C. or New York IP firm costs $1,500–$3,500 or more. The legal work is identical — the same USPTO, the same federal law, the same examination process. Michael's $500 flat fee reflects Omaha's cost structure, not coastal firm pricing.
Direct Access to Your Attorney
You work with Michael directly from the first conversation through the filed application. No intake coordinators or paralegals to pass messages through. Michael conducts the clearance search, drafts the application, and files it personally.
Verified Credentials
USPTO-registered patent and trademark attorney, Registration No. 78,575 — verifiable at the USPTO's Office of Enrollment and Discipline database. Nebraska bar admission verifiable through the Nebraska State Bar Association. Over 200 trademark matters filed before the USPTO.
Search Before You Commit
The clearance search happens before you pay the USPTO filing fee. If the search reveals a significant risk — a conflicting mark likely to generate a Section 2(d) refusal — Michael tells you before you spend $350 on a non-refundable government fee.
Flat Fee, No Surprises
The $500 attorney fee and $350 USPTO filing fee are disclosed as separate line items before you engage. If anything falls outside the flat fee scope, that is communicated and quoted before work begins.
Technical Depth for Nebraska Industries
Chemistry degree from UNO means Michael understands trademark and patent matters in agricultural biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries — critical sectors for Nebraska businesses.
Serving the Omaha Metro and All of Nebraska
The Law Office of Michael Meyer is located in Gretna, Nebraska — approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Omaha in Sarpy County. Michael serves clients throughout the greater Omaha metro area and statewide:
- Omaha — Nebraska's largest city and the region's primary business hub
- Gretna — Home office location, Sarpy County
- Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Ralston — Sarpy County communities
- Elkhorn, Millard, Bennington — Western Omaha and Douglas County communities
- Council Bluffs, Iowa — Across the Missouri River, served remotely
- Lincoln — Nebraska's capital, Lancaster County
- Grand Island, Kearney, Norfolk, North Platte, Fremont — Statewide
Because federal trademark registration is conducted before the USPTO regardless of geographic location, Michael also serves clients across the United States who want Nebraska rates for the same federal legal work. Consultations are available by phone and email for clients anywhere.
Trademark Pricing for Nebraska Businesses
All fees disclosed upfront. No hidden costs.
| Service | Attorney Fee | USPTO Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark search + single-class application | $500 | $350 | $850 |
| Each additional class | — | $350 | $350/class |
| Non-substantive Office Action response | $300–$500 | — | Quoted |
| Substantive Office Action response | $500–$1,500 | — | Quoted |
| Section 8 Declaration (years 5–6) | $300–$400 | $325/class | ~$625–$725 |
| Section 15 Incontestability | $200–$300 | $250/class | ~$450–$550 |
| 10-year renewal (Sections 8 + 9) | $300–$400 | $650/class | ~$950–$1,050 |
About Michael Meyer
Michael Meyer is a USPTO-registered patent and trademark attorney (Reg. No. 78,575) with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law. He has been involved in over 400 patent matters and 200 trademark matters before the USPTO.
His chemistry background makes him particularly effective for trademark and patent matters in technical industries — agricultural biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and technology. For Nebraska's agricultural and manufacturing businesses, having an IP attorney who understands both the legal and technical dimensions of a brand is a genuine advantage.
Michael has been in practice in the greater Omaha area for over seven years, serving Nebraska inventors, startups, and established businesses from his Gretna office.
Verify credentials:
- USPTO Patent Attorney Registry (Reg. No. 78,575): oedci.uspto.gov
- Nebraska State Bar: nebar.com
- Trademark filings (USPTO TSDR — search attorney of record: Michael Meyer): tsdr.uspto.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Nebraska trademark attorney, or can I use any trademark attorney?
Federal trademark registration is conducted before the USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia — the same federal agency regardless of where your attorney is located. You do not need a Nebraska-licensed attorney for federal trademark work; you need a USPTO-registered patent and trademark attorney. Michael is both — USPTO-registered (Reg. No. 78,575) and Nebraska State Bar licensed. Using a local attorney has practical advantages: direct communication, Nebraska rates, and an attorney who understands the local business environment.
What is the total cost to trademark a name or logo in Nebraska?
At Michael Meyer Law, the total cost for a standard single-class trademark registration is $850 — $500 in attorney fees plus $350 in USPTO filing fees. This covers the comprehensive clearance search, application preparation, and filing. Office Action responses are handled separately if needed. There are no hidden fees or upsells.
How long does trademark registration take?
The current USPTO examination timeline is approximately 8–12 months from filing to first examination action. A clean application without complications registers in approximately 10–14 months total. See the complete timeline guide: How Long Does Trademark Registration Take?
Can Michael Meyer handle trademark matters for businesses outside Nebraska?
Yes. Federal trademark law is national in scope and Michael represents clients throughout the United States before the USPTO. Many clients engage Michael specifically because they want the quality of attorney representation at Nebraska rates rather than paying coastal firm premiums for the same federal work.
Does Michael Meyer handle both patents and trademarks?
Yes. Michael is a USPTO-registered patent attorney (Reg. No. 78,575) with a chemistry background, providing both patent and trademark services. He has been involved in over 400 patent matters and 200 trademark matters before the USPTO. For Nebraska businesses in technical industries — agricultural biotech, chemical manufacturing, specialty materials — having one attorney who handles both the patent and trademark portfolio is a significant advantage.
What types of trademarks does Michael register?
Michael handles word marks (business names, product names, slogans), design marks (logos, icons, stylized marks), combined marks (name + logo), service marks, and intent-to-use applications across all 45 USPTO trademark classes.
Contact Michael Meyer Law
12073 S 203rd Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(Greater Omaha / Sarpy County)
Phone: (402) 321-7532
Contact form: michaelmeyerlaw.com/contact/
Consultations are available by phone and email. The initial consultation is included in the flat fee — you do not pay anything until you decide to move forward.
The Law Office of Michael Meyer provides federal trademark and patent services. Michael Meyer is a USPTO-registered attorney (Reg. No. 78,575) licensed in Nebraska. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.