USPTO Trademark Fees by Class

All 45 Nice Classification classes with filing fees. TEAS Plus: $250/class. TEAS Standard: $350/class.

TEAS Plus

$250

per class

Must select from pre-approved ID list
Lower fee per class
Stricter requirements
Best for standard goods/services

TEAS Standard

$350

per class

Write your own descriptions
More flexibility
$100 more per class
Best for unique goods/services

Typical Trademark Costs

$275–$375

DIY filing fee per class

$1,500–$2,500

With attorney (initial cost)

$1,050

10-year maintenance per class

1–2

Classes most businesses file

Each additional class adds the same filing fee. Attorney fees vary by complexity and region. Use our cost calculator for a full 10-year estimate.

Class	Description	Common Examples	TEAS+	Standard

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Updated April 2026 | Based on current USPTO fee schedule

How Trademark Classes Work

The USPTO uses 45 international classes — one fee per class, at $250–$350 each. A clothing brand typically needs Class 25; a software company needs Class 42. Filing in the wrong class doesn't protect you and wastes the fee. Most small businesses need 1–3 classes; consumer brands covering physical goods and online services often need 5–8.

The USPTO uses the Nice Classification system: 45 classes covering every possible product and service. Classes 1 through 34 cover physical goods. Classes 35 through 45 cover services. Every trademark application must specify at least one class, and you pay a separate filing fee for each class you claim.

Most businesses file in one or two classes. A software company selling a subscription tool typically files in Class 42 (computer programming services). If they also sell branded merchandise, they might add Class 25 (clothing). Each additional class costs another $250 to $350 at filing, plus $525 per class at each maintenance window.

Choosing the wrong class is an expensive error you can't fix after filing. If the USPTO determines your goods or services don't belong in the class you selected, you'll receive an office action requiring amendment or a new application. Getting your classification right before you file is worth the time.

Strategy: How Many Classes Do You Actually Need?

Don't file in every class where your mark might someday appear. File in the classes where you're actively using the mark now, or where you have genuine plans to use it within the next three years. The USPTO requires proof of use in each class you register. Filing speculatively in five classes you'll never actually use creates maintenance costs and potential vulnerability if you can't prove use later.

Common multi-class combinations: tech companies often file in both Class 9 (software) and Class 42 (software services). Food brands cover Class 30 (food products) and Class 43 (restaurant services). Clothing brands typically use Class 25 alone, unless they also sell accessories in Class 18 or footwear in Class 25's sub-categories.

If you're unsure which class applies, search the USPTO's ID Manual before filing. The pre-approved descriptions in that manual show exactly what each class covers. Picking a description from the manual also qualifies you for the cheaper TEAS Plus rate.

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