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

USPTO trademark filing fees in 2026: TEAS Plus costs $250 per class and TEAS Standard costs $350 per class. These fees are per international class of goods or services. Filing in two classes costs $500 (TEAS Plus) or $700 (TEAS Standard). Fee schedule per 37 C.F.R. 2.6, effective October 2023.

What is the difference between TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard?

TEAS Plus ($250/class) requires selecting goods/services descriptions from the USPTO's pre-approved Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual. TEAS Standard ($350/class) lets you write custom descriptions. If your goods fit a pre-approved description, TEAS Plus saves you $100 per class.

Are there additional USPTO fees after filing?

Yes. If you filed on an intent-to-use basis, you'll pay $150 per class to file the Statement of Use (or extension requests at $125/class each, up to 5 extensions). Maintenance filings between years 5-6 cost $225 (Section 8) + $300 (Section 9) = $525/class. The same maintenance fees apply again between years 9-10.

USPTO Trademark Filing Fees (2026): TEAS Plus vs TEAS Standard

The complete fee schedule, what each application type requires, and how fees add up across a full filing.

TEAS Plus

$250

per class of goods/services

✓ Select descriptions from USPTO's approved ID Manual
✓ File entirely online via TEAS system
✓ Lower cost per class
✗ Cannot write custom goods/services descriptions

Best for

Standard products and services that match existing USPTO descriptions. Software, clothing, consulting, restaurants.

TEAS Standard

$350

per class of goods/services

✓ Write your own goods/services descriptions
✓ Flexible identification of goods/services
✓ Can amend descriptions during examination
✓ File entirely online via TEAS system

Best for

Novel products, emerging tech, or services that don't fit pre-approved descriptions. The $100/class buys you drafting flexibility.

Calculate Filing Fees by Number of Classes

Number of Classes:

TEAS Plus

$250

1 class × $250

TEAS Standard

$350

1 class × $350

Complete USPTO Trademark Fee Schedule (2026)

Per 37 C.F.R. § 2.6, effective October 2023. All fees in USD.

Fee	Amount	When Paid
TEAS Plus filing fee	$250 / class	At filing
TEAS Standard filing fee	$350 / class	At filing
Statement of Use (intent-to-use apps)	$150 / class	After mark is in use in commerce
Extension of Time (Statement of Use)	$125 / class	Each 6-month extension, up to 5 total
Section 8 + 9 combined (yr 5–6)	$525 / class	Between years 5 and 6
Section 8 + 9 combined (yr 9–10)	$525 / class	Between years 9 and 10
Section 15 Incontestability Declaration	$200 / class	Optional, between years 5–6 (after 5 yrs continuous use)
TEAS Plus fee deficiency (converted to Standard)	$100 / class	If TEAS Plus description requirements not met

Source: USPTO Fee Schedule, 37 C.F.R. § 2.6. Fees updated October 2023.

Total USPTO Cost Over 10 Years (1 Class, No Attorney)

Filing fees only. Excludes attorney fees, office action responses, and intent-to-use extensions.

Year 0

$250 (TEAS Plus filing)

Years 5–6

$525 (Section 8 + 9)

Years 9–10

$525 (Section 8 + 9)

10-Year Total

$1,300 per class (TEAS Plus)

TEAS Standard adds $100 to the initial filing, making the 10-year total $1,400/class before attorney fees.

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Updated March 2026 | Source: USPTO Fee Schedule, 37 C.F.R. § 2.6

Data: USPTO Official Fee Schedule, Clio Legal Trends Report, ABA IP Attorney Fee Surveys, USPTO Examination Statistics

Last updated: October 2025

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