How much does trademark renewal cost?

USPTO trademark renewal fees: between years 5-6, you file a Section 8 Declaration ($225/class) and Section 9 Renewal ($300/class), totaling $525 per class. The same fees apply again between years 9-10. Total USPTO renewal costs over the life of a single-class trademark: $1,050. Attorney fees for preparing renewals add $300-$600 per filing.

When do you have to renew a trademark?

Two renewal windows: between the 5th and 6th anniversary of registration, and between the 9th and 10th anniversary. After the initial 10-year period, you renew every 10 years. Miss these deadlines and your trademark is cancelled. There is a 6-month grace period with a surcharge ($100/class for Section 8, $200/class for Section 9).

What is a Section 8 declaration for a trademark?

A Section 8 Declaration is a sworn statement that your trademark is still in use in commerce (or that non-use is excused). Filed between years 5-6 and again between years 9-10. Failure to file cancels your registration, even if the mark is still in use. Fee: $225 per class.

What is a Section 15 incontestability declaration?

Section 15 makes your trademark incontestable, meaning it cannot be challenged on the grounds that it is merely descriptive. To qualify: the mark must be in continuous use for 5 years after registration with no pending challenges. Fee: $200 per class. Filed together with the Section 8 declaration. Strongly recommended for any mark you intend to keep long-term.

Trademark Renewal Costs: The Complete Schedule

A registered trademark doesn't last forever on its own. Here are every fee, every deadline, and what happens if you miss them.

$525

Years 5–6 filing

per class (Sec 8 + 9)

$525

Years 9–10 filing

per class (Sec 8 + 9)

10 yrs

Renewal cycle

after first 10 years

6 mo

Grace period

with surcharge

Calculate Your Renewal Costs

Number of Classes

Include Section 15 (Incontestability)?

Years 5–6 Filing (Section 8 + 9)

Section 8: $225/class + Section 9: $300/class

$525

Years 9–10 Filing (Section 8 + 9)

Section 8: $225/class + Section 9: $300/class

$525

Total USPTO Renewal Fees (10 years)

Filing fees only. Excludes attorney fees.

$1,050

Trademark Maintenance Timeline

Registration Date

Your trademark is registered. 10-year clock starts. Mark your calendar now for year 5.

Cost: $250–$350 filing fee (already paid)

5-6

Years 5–6: First Maintenance Window

File Section 8 Declaration (you're still using the mark) and Section 9 Renewal. You can also file Section 15 here to claim incontestability if the mark has been in continuous use for 5 years.

Section 8: $225/class — sworn statement of continued use

Section 9: $300/class — renewal of registration

Section 15 (optional): $200/class — incontestability

Miss this window: 6-month grace period available, but costs $100 extra (Sec 8) and $200 extra (Sec 9) per class.

Year 7 Onward

No USPTO action needed. Monitor for infringement. Use the ® symbol. Keep records of your use in commerce.

Cost: $0

9-10

Years 9–10: Second Maintenance Window

Same filings as years 5–6. Section 8 + Section 9. No Section 15 option at this stage (already claimed or missed).

Section 8: $225/class

Section 9: $300/class

After this renewal: trademark remains active for another 10 years, then repeat.

10+

Year 10+: Indefinite Renewal Cycle

Section 9 renewals every 10 years. $300/class each cycle. A trademark can last indefinitely as long as you keep using it and filing renewals.

Cost: $300/class every 10 years

What Happens If You Miss a Deadline

6-Month Grace Period

You have 6 months after each deadline window with a surcharge. Miss the grace period and your trademark is cancelled. No appeals, no exceptions except extraordinary circumstances.

Section 8 surcharge: +$100/class

Section 9 surcharge: +$200/class

Grace period total for 1 class: $825 vs. $525 on time

Cancellation

Cancelled trademarks lose federal registration and ® rights. You may still have common law rights based on use, but losing federal registration means losing the presumption of validity and the ability to block imports.

Refiling costs: $250–$350/class as a new application. You lose seniority and your original filing date.

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Updated March 2026 | Source: USPTO Fee Schedule, 37 C.F.R. § 2.6 and 15 U.S.C. §§ 1058–1059

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

Last updated: October 2025

How we calculate this · A trademark search by a qualified attorney reduces risk significantly. Filing without a search risks rejection and wasted fees.