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Have a question about patents, trademarks, or copyrights? Email us at hello@filedclaim.com and we will help you connect with a licensed IP professional if your situation is a fit.
How to contact FiledClaim
The best way to reach us is by email at hello@filedclaim.com. Please send your name, phone number, location, and a short non-confidential description of what you need help with.
Do not send secret invention details, source code, full product designs, or other private materials. We do not need confidential information to understand whether we can help you connect with a licensed patent attorney, registered patent agent, or trademark attorney.
We are a free matching service. That means we help you find a qualified professional, but we do not provide legal advice and we are not a law firm.
What we can help with
We can help people in the US who want general information about intellectual property and help finding the right kind of professional. Intellectual property, or IP, means legal rights for creative and business assets such as inventions, brand names, and original works.
A patent protects an invention. A trademark protects a brand name, logo, or slogan used to identify goods or services. A copyright protects original creative works like writing, photos, music, and software code.
If your question is about whether you may need help with a patent, trademark, or copyright matter, we can point you to a licensed professional who can review the facts and explain next steps.
What we cannot do
We cannot give legal advice, tell you whether you should file, or predict whether any patent, trademark, or copyright application will succeed. We also cannot review confidential invention details, draft applications, or act as your lawyer.
We do not ask for your Social Security number, ITIN, immigration status, or financial account information. We only need contact details and a brief, non-confidential summary so we can understand your request.
If you need advice about deadlines, ownership, prior art, office actions, or filing strategy, please speak with a licensed patent or trademark professional. Prior art means earlier public information that may be relevant to whether an invention is new.
What happens after you contact us
If your request is a good fit, we will help you connect with a licensed patent attorney, registered patent agent, or trademark attorney, depending on the issue. The professional you speak with may charge their own fees. FiledClaim is free for the reader, and participating professionals pay a flat marketing fee.
The fee for a lawyer or agent is set by that professional, and it varies by case. Ask about fees, scope, and next steps before you agree to anything.
For general government information, you can also review [USPTO.gov](https://www.uspto.gov/) for patents and trademarks, and [Copyright.gov](https://www.copyright.gov/) for copyrights.
Before you send anything
Use simple words and keep your message short. Tell us what you are trying to protect, what country you are in, and whether you want help with a patent, trademark, or copyright question.
If you are not sure which IP term fits your situation, that is okay. We can still help you sort out the general category and connect you with the right kind of professional.
Law and filing rules change, and details vary by case. For advice about your specific facts, please speak with a licensed professional.
Email hello@filedclaim.com with a short, non-confidential summary, and we will help connect you with a licensed IP professional if your request fits.
Common questions
What is the email address for FiledClaim?
Email hello@filedclaim.com. Please include your name, phone number, location, and a short non-confidential summary of what you need.
Is FiledClaim a law firm?
No. FiledClaim is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We help you find a licensed patent or IP professional.
Can I send my invention idea in detail?
Please do not send confidential invention details, code, or drawings. Send only a short, non-confidential description so we can understand how to help.
Does the service cost money?
FiledClaim is free for the reader. If you choose to work with a lawyer or agent, that professional may charge their own fees.