How Much Does a Trademark Cost
Trademark costs vary wildly depending on whether you file yourself or hire an attorney, and whether the application sails through or hits objections.
The base government fee is only the start. Attorney time, office action responses and renewal fees all add up over the life of the mark.
Where the money goes
- Government filing fee per class of goods or services
- Attorney fees for search and filing
- Office action responses if the examiner objects
- Renewal filings between years five and ten
What drives the price up
- Filing in multiple classes
- A mark that is descriptive or likely to be rejected
- Opposition proceedings from third parties
- International filings in multiple countries
Budget for the search, the filing and a possible office action, and a trademark becomes a predictable, affordable business expense.
Keeping costs predictable
Flat-fee packages and careful class selection keep a trademark affordable for even the smallest business.
- Ask for flat-fee quotes
- File only the classes you need
- Respond to office actions promptly