USPTO Trademark Registration Cost 2026: $250–$350 Per Class

Trademark cost starts at $250/class (TEAS Plus) or $350/class (TEAS Standard). With an attorney: $1,000–$2,350 total. 10-year cost including maintenance runs $1,300–$3,550 per class. Calculate yours below.

Trademark cost — quick reference

USPTO Filing Fee

$250/class

TEAS Plus (most filers)

TEAS Standard

$350/class

custom descriptions allowed

With Attorney

$750–$2,000

typical single-class filing

10-Year Total

$1,300+

per class, filing + maintenance

USPTO fee: $250–$350/class Attorney filing: $750–$2,000 total 10-yr total: $1,300–$3,550/class

Your Trademark Details

Filing Basis

Already using the mark in commerce

Number of Classes

Each class of goods/services requires a separate fee

How Are You Filing?

TEAS Plus requires pre-approved descriptions

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USPTO Fees by Class ($250–$350/class)

All 45 Nice Classification classes with current filing fees

DIY vs Attorney Cost Comparison

Save $750–$2,000 vs lower rejection risk — full breakdown

Trademark Attorney Cost 2026

$750–$2,000 to file. What each service actually costs.

USPTO Trademark Filing Fees

TEAS Plus vs Standard — every fee from filing to renewal

Trademark Registration Timeline

8–12 months from filing to registration — costs at each stage

International Trademark Registration Cost

Madrid Protocol, EU, and country-by-country filing fees

Updated April 2026 | Fees based on current USPTO fee schedule

Trademark Registration Costs Explained

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USPTO trademark registration costs $250–$350 per class in government filing fees alone — attorneys add $750–$3,000 on top. A single-class TEAS Plus application totals $1,000–$1,500 all-in. International registration via the Madrid Protocol costs $3,500–$8,000 for major markets. Total cost depends heavily on how many goods and service classes you need to protect.

The USPTO charges $250 per class via TEAS Plus or $350 via TEAS Standard. That's the floor. Most businesses end up paying more.

TEAS Plus costs less but has a catch: you must describe your goods or services using the USPTO's pre-approved Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual. If your product fits neatly into one of those descriptions, TEAS Plus is the right call. If your business is unusual or your descriptions need to be specific, TEAS Standard's $350 fee buys you the flexibility to write your own.

The $100 difference per class adds up fast. Three classes via TEAS Standard instead of TEAS Plus costs $300 extra before you've paid a cent in attorney fees.

When an Attorney Is Worth It

DIY filing works for straightforward marks in uncrowded categories. A coffee brand filing in Class 30, or a software tool filing in Class 42, has decent odds of smooth sailing. The USPTO rejects roughly 15% of DIY applications with an office action. Most of those are fixable, but fixing them yourself takes research, and getting it wrong means more delays.

Attorney-filed applications have about a 5% office action rate. The attorney fee typically runs $750 to $1,500 for a simple single-class filing, on top of the USPTO fee. For competitive categories like apparel, food and beverage, or consumer tech, that investment pays for itself fast. An office action response from an attorney costs $500 to $2,000 more. A rejected application that has to be refiled costs another $250 to $350 per class.

Trademark Attorney Costs by Service Type

Attorney fees aren't one number. What you pay depends on what you're hiring them to do. Here's what each service actually costs:

Service	Typical Range	When You Need It
Trademark clearance search	$200–$600	Before you file. Identifies conflicts before you pay USPTO fees.
Full application filing (simple)	$750–$1,500	Single class, common goods/services description, clean mark.
Full application filing (complex)	$1,500–$2,500	Multiple classes, custom descriptions, crowded categories.
Office action response	$500–$2,000	When the USPTO examiner objects. Hits ~5% of attorney filings, ~15% of DIY.
Statement of use filing	$300–$600	Intent-to-use applications only. Filed when you start using the mark.
Maintenance renewal filing	$300–$600	Years 5–6 and 9–10. Optional but recommended to avoid missing deadlines.
Opposition or cancellation defense	$5,000–$50,000+	Rare but expensive. Litigation rates at the TTAB.

Source: AIPLA Report of the Economic Survey. Rates vary by attorney location and experience — New York and Silicon Valley IP firms run 30–50% higher than the ranges above. Midwest and regional specialists often come in at the lower end.

The 10-Year Maintenance Requirement

Registration is not permanent. Between years 5 and 6, you must file a Section 8 Declaration of Continued Use and a Section 9 Renewal. Same filing again between years 9 and 10. Each costs $525 per class. That's $1,050 per class in mandatory maintenance fees over 10 years, regardless of how you filed originally.

The USPTO does not send reminders. Missing either window means your registration is cancelled. Set calendar alerts now, not later.

USPTO Filing Fees: Quick Reference

Every class of goods or services gets its own fee. Filing in Class 25 (clothing) and Class 42 (software) means paying twice. The 2026 fee schedule:

Classes Filed	TEAS Plus ($250/class)	TEAS Standard ($350/class)
1 class	$250	$350
2 classes	$500	$700
3 classes	$750	$1,050
4 classes	$1,000	$1,400
5 classes	$1,250	$1,750

These are initial filing fees only. Add $525/class at years 5–6 and $525/class at years 9–10 for mandatory maintenance. Most businesses file in 1–2 classes. See all 45 Nice Classification classes to find yours.

Common Mistakes That Cost Extra

Skipping a trademark search before filing is the most expensive mistake. A clearance search from a trademark attorney runs $300 to $500. Finding out after you've filed that a similar mark exists in your class costs far more. The USPTO won't refund your filing fee for a likelihood-of-confusion rejection.

Filing in the wrong class is permanent. You cannot amend your application to change the class. If your goods don't match the class you selected, you have to start over with a new application and a new filing fee. Read the class descriptions carefully before you file.

Intent-to-use applicants often underestimate the Statement of Use deadline. After your mark is approved, you have six months to file a Statement of Use ($100 per class) proving you're actually using the mark in commerce. You can request extensions, up to five total, at $125 per class each. If you miss the final deadline, you lose the application entirely.

DIY filing in a crowded category is a real gamble. Class 25 (clothing), Class 9 (software, electronics), and Class 43 (restaurant, food service) each contain tens of thousands of registered marks. Your odds of a likelihood-of-confusion rejection are significantly higher. An attorney who specializes in trademark clearance searches can spot problems before you file.

The cheapest trademark filing is one that goes through without issues. Going cheap on the front end to save $500 to $1,000 in attorney fees and then needing to spend $1,000 to $2,000 responding to an office action is not a savings strategy.

When Costs Hit During Registration

Registration takes 8–12 months in a clean case. Most of the cost front-loads at filing, but surprises show up in months 3–4:

Month 0

File your application

Pay $250–$350/class to the USPTO. You get a filing date immediately — that date matters for priority.

Months 3–4

USPTO examination

An examining attorney reviews your application. An office action here means $500–$2,000 more if you hire an attorney to respond.

Month 5

Published for opposition

30-day window for third parties to oppose. Oppositions are rare but expensive — budget $5,000–$50,000+ if one happens.

Months 7–12

Registration

Use-based marks register 1–2 months after publication. Intent-to-use applicants pay $100/class for a Statement of Use once they start using the mark.

Years 5–6

First maintenance filing

Section 8 Declaration + Section 9 Renewal: $525/class. The USPTO sends no reminder. Miss it and your registration is cancelled.

See the full registration timeline with costs at every stage, including office action paths.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark with the USPTO?

USPTO trademark filing fees range from $250 per class (TEAS Plus) to $350 per class (TEAS Standard). With attorney fees, total costs typically range from $750 to $2,000+ for a single-class trademark.

What is the difference between TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard?

TEAS Plus costs $250 per class but requires selecting goods/services from the USPTO's pre-approved list. TEAS Standard costs $350 per class but allows you to write your own descriptions. TEAS Plus saves $100 per class but is more restrictive.

How much does trademark maintenance cost over 10 years?

Trademark maintenance requires filing a Section 8 Declaration and Section 9 Renewal between years 5-6 ($525/class) and again between years 9-10 ($525/class), totaling $1,050 per class over 10 years.

How much does it cost to trademark a name?

Trademarking a name costs $250–$350 in USPTO filing fees per class. With attorney fees, expect $1,000–$2,000 total for a straightforward single-class filing. Over 10 years including mandatory maintenance, total cost per class typically runs $1,300–$3,550 depending on whether you use an attorney.

Can I file a trademark without an attorney?

Yes. The USPTO's TEAS system is open to anyone. DIY applications have about a 15% office action rate vs. 5% with an attorney. DIY works well for straightforward marks in uncrowded categories. In competitive classes like clothing (Class 25), software (Class 9), or food service (Class 43), an attorney's $750–$1,500 upfront fee often costs less than responding to an office action later.

How long does trademark registration take?

USPTO trademark registration takes 8–12 months in a clean case. Examining attorney review takes 3–4 months, then 30 days publication for opposition. Use-based marks register 1–2 months after that. Office actions add 2–6 months. Intent-to-use applications need a Statement of Use filing ($100/class) once you start using the mark in commerce.

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USPTO Trademark Fees 2026 — Complete Cost Guide

TEAS Plus $250/class, TEAS Standard $350/class. Full fee schedule, 10-year cost breakdown, and scenario guide for 2026.

Attorney Fees by Service Type

$750–$2,000 per class. What each service includes.

USPTO Filing Fees Step-by-Step

TEAS Plus vs Standard. Every fee from filing to renewal.

Trademark Renewal Costs

$525/class at years 5–6 and 9–10. Full timeline.

Trademark Filing Costs by State

USPTO fees are the same everywhere — attorney fees vary by market. See trademark attorney rates, IP firm density, and opportunity scores for all 52 states and territories.

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Best Locations for Trademark Services

ZIP-level rankings of the best markets for trademark services in every state — walkability, median income, population density, and competition density combined.

Data Sources

Filing fees and fee schedule: USPTO Trademark Fee Schedule (37 C.F.R. § 2.6), effective October 2023. Maintenance filing deadlines and requirements: Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1058–1059 (Sections 8 and 9). Office action rates and approval statistics: USPTO Trademark Performance Dashboards and annual reports. Attorney fee ranges: American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Report of the Economic Survey. Updated April 2026.

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