Trademark Registration Cost Estimator
Estimate US trademark registration cost from class count and filing basis.
Returns USPTO fees ($250-$350 per class), attorney fees, and total investment.
Trademark registration cost depends on the filing basis, number of classes of goods/services, and whether you hire an attorney. A trademark registration provides nationwide legal protection for your brand name, logo, or slogan — making it one of the most cost-effective forms of intellectual property protection for businesses.
Total trademark registration cost formula: Total Cost = USPTO Filing Fees + Attorney Fees + Optional Costs
USPTO filing fees per class (2024):
- TEAS Plus application (most restrictive, lowest cost): $250 per class
- TEAS Standard application (more flexibility): $350 per class
- Section 8 Declaration (renewal at 5–6 years): $225 per class
- Section 9 Renewal (renewal at 10 years): $300 per class
- Section 15 Incontestability (optional, after 5 years): $200 per class
Classes of goods and services (partial list):
- Class 9: Electronic equipment, software, apps
- Class 25: Clothing, footwear
- Class 35: Advertising, business management, retail services
- Class 41: Education, entertainment
- Class 42: Computer, scientific, technological services
Attorney fees (typical ranges):
- Basic filing (single class): $500–$1,500
- Comprehensive filing with search: $1,500–$3,500
- Response to Office Action: $750–$2,500
- Full prosecution through registration: $2,000–$5,000
Clearance search costs:
- DIY (USPTO TESS database): Free
- Professional trademark search report: $300–$800
- Comprehensive search (federal + state + common law): $600–$1,500
Worked example: Small business registering a brand name for clothing (Class 25) and online retail (Class 35). TEAS Plus application.
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| USPTO filing (2 classes × $250) | $500 |
| Attorney fee (basic filing) | $1,200 |
| Professional clearance search | $500 |
| Total at filing | $2,200 |
| Section 8 renewal (year 5–6, 2 classes × $225) | $450 |
| Section 9 renewal (year 10, 2 classes × $300) | $600 |
Total 10-year cost: ~$3,250 — for nationwide brand protection that can be worth significantly more than the filing cost in preventing competitor infringement.
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