Resources for Attorneys
Practical guides, tools, and references to help you track time and bill better. Plus specialized resources for practitioners.
Tools & Calculators
Free USPTO search tools, fee calculators, and practice management
Trademark Status Lookup
Look up any USPTO trademark by serial or registration number.
Trademark Search
Search USPTO trademarks by keyword, owner name, or serial number.
Patent Search
Search US patent applications and granted patents by keyword, company, or inventor.
USPTO Fee Calculator
Calculate trademark and patent filing fees based on the January 2025 USPTO fee schedule.
Trademark Deadline Calculator
Calculate Section 8, 9, and 15 trademark maintenance deadlines.
Patent Maintenance Fee Calculator
Calculate patent maintenance fees and deadlines with entity size discounts.
Law Firm Revenue Calculator
Calculate how much revenue your firm loses to manual time tracking.
Guides
In-depth guides on billing, time tracking, and legal practice
ABA Billing Guidelines: Model Rules for Legal Fees
ABA Model Rule 1.5 governs attorney fees. Learn the 8 factors for reasonable fees, prohibited practices, and billing compliance requirements.
How to Track Billable Hours: A Guide for Attorneys
Attorneys lose 10-40% of billable hours to poor tracking. Learn the best methods to capture every minute, from timers to automatic tracking.
UTBMS Codes: Complete Legal Billing Code Reference
Complete UTBMS code reference for legal billing. Litigation codes (L100-L500), activity codes, expense codes, and e-billing requirements explained.
Solo Law Firm Software: The Complete 2025 Setup Guide
Everything you need to start a solo law practice. Real costs, essential software, and what to skip. From attorneys who've done it.
Section 8 Declaration: 2025 Filing Guide
File your Section 8 Declaration correctly. 2025 USPTO fees ($325/class), deadlines, specimen requirements, and common mistakes.
Trademark Classes
Complete guide to all 45 Nice Classification classes
Plus 39 more classes covering goods and services from chemicals to legal services.
Trademark Analytics
Top trademark filers and expiration tracking
Weekly Trademark Filings
New trademark applications filed with the USPTO each week.
Expiring Trademarks
Trademarks approaching renewal deadlines.
Top Trademark Filers
Companies with the most active trademark registrations.
Top Trademark Attorneys
Attorneys and firms with the most trademark filings.
Trademarks by Class
Trademark registrations by Nice Classification.
Trademarks by Country
Trademark registrations broken down by owner country.
Patent Analytics
Weekly patent grants, top filers, and technology trends
Weekly Patent Grants
Patents granted by the USPTO each week, with top assignees and tech sectors.
Expiring Patents
Patents approaching expiration and maintenance fee deadlines.
Top Patent Filers
Companies with the most patent grants each month.
Top Patent Law Firms
Law firms with the most patent filings each month.
Patents by Technology
Patent grants by CPC technology classification.
Patents by Country
Patent grants broken down by country of origin.
Software Comparisons
Compare legal practice management and time tracking tools
Best MyCase Alternatives for Law Firms (2025)
Compare top MyCase alternatives including Clio, PracticePanther, Smokeball, and ReadyDone. Honest pricing, features, and pros/cons for each.
Best Sage Timeslips Alternatives for Law Firms (2025)
Looking to replace Sage Timeslips? Compare TimeSolv, Clio, Bill4Time, and other alternatives with honest pricing and feature comparisons.
Best Clio Alternatives for Law Firms (2025 Comparison)
Compare the top Clio alternatives including MyCase, PracticePanther, Laurel AI, Timely, and ReadyDone. Honest pros and cons for each option.