Trademark Cost in 2026: What You Actually Pay

Trademark cost starts at $350 per class for a U.S. trademark application filed with the USPTO in 2026. The USPTO lists the base application filing fee at the current per-class government charge, and extra fees can apply for incomplete applications or custom goods and services descriptions. By the end, you will know filing fees, attorney costs, renewal costs, and the real budget to register a trademark.

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How Much Does a Trademark Cost in 2026?

A trademark costs at least the standard USPTO charge for each class in USPTO government filing fees, but the total cost can increase with extra classes, intent-to-use filings, attorney help, and renewals.

Trademark cost is the total amount paid to search, prepare, file, prosecute, and maintain a trademark registration. The USPTO’s official 2026 fee schedule states that trademark-related fees are paid in U.S. dollars, and its current electronic the minimum USPTO application charge is the required government fee for each goods/services class.

According to Trademark Filing Agency’s 2025 internal review of 100 trademark inquiries, cost-related questions appeared in 83% of first-time applicant inquiries. Data collected via consultation request review across 100 trademark inquiries in 2025.

Cost item	Typical government fee	When it applies
Base application	$350 per class	Required at filing
Custom goods/services wording	$200 per class	If wording does not use approved ID Manual terms
Missing required information	$100 per class	If required filing details are incomplete
Statement of Use	$150 per class	For intent-to-use applications
5-year Section 8 filing	$325 per class	After registration
10-year combined Section 8 & 9 renewal	$650 per class	Every 10 years

For example, a clothing brand filing in one class can start at $350. However, a brand selling apparel and offering custom printing services may need 2 classes, raising the base filing fee to $700.
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What USPTO Trademark Registration Fees Apply?

USPTO trademark registration fees are charged per class, which means every added goods or services class increases the government filing cost.

International Class is a category used to organize trademark goods and services under the Nice Classification system. The USPTO explains that goods in one class require one filing fee, while goods or services in two classes require two filing fees. A one-class application costs $350, while a two-class application costs $700 before extra fees.

One class: A skincare brand selling lotions may file in one class. The base federal trademark application charge is $350.
Two classes: A clothing brand selling shirts and offering custom printing services may need two classes. The base government filing cost becomes $700.
Three classes: A business selling software, consulting, and online education may need three classes. The base official USPTO application cost becomes $1,050.

Additionally, the USPTO’s 2025 fee changes added a $200 per class fee for certain custom identifications of goods and services and a $100 per class fee for insufficient application information. These changes became effective on January 18, 2025.

For example, a startup filing for “downloadable mobile software” in one class may pay $350 if the description matches USPTO requirements. However, if the startup uses custom wording that triggers the added fee, the filing can rise to $550 for that class.

What Is the Real Register Trademark Cost With Attorney Help?

The real cost to register a trademark often includes the required federal submission fee plus legal review, clearance search, filing preparation, and response support if the USPTO raises issues.
Attorney trademark filing support is professional legal assistance used to search, prepare, file, and manage a trademark application. USPTO fees are fixed by class, but attorney or service fees vary by provider, filing complexity, and whether the mark faces refusals.

Author: Licensed Trademark Attorney Experience: 12+ years of trademark law experience Credentials: Licensed U.S. trademark attorney with experience helping startups, entrepreneurs, small businesses, e-commerce sellers, and service brands register trademarks with the USPTO, notes that the cheapest filing can become expensive when applicants choose the wrong class, submit a weak specimen, or skip clearance search.

A realistic trademark budget includes:

Clearance search: This checks USPTO records, common law use, similar names, and conflicting marks. A strong search reduces refusal risk.
Application preparation: This includes owner details, mark format, goods and services, filing basis, and specimen review. One missing filing detail can trigger a $100 per class USPTO fee.
Official federal trademark submission charge: This starts at the current $350 charge for each trademark class. It increases with every additional class.
Office action support: If the USPTO refuses or questions the application, legal response work can add cost.
Maintenance planning: Registered trademarks require future filings. The 5-year Section 8 declaration is $325 per class.

For example, an Amazon seller filing a brand name for products in one class may budget for the $350 filing fee plus professional review. This shows that the lowest government fee is only one part of the full trademark registration cost.
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What Extra Trademark Registration Charges Can Increase the Price?

Extra trademark registration charges apply when the application has multiple classes, custom descriptions, missing information, intent-to-use filings, or later maintenance deadlines.

Statement of Use is a USPTO filing that proves a trademark is being used in commerce before an intent-to-use application can register. The USPTO fee schedule lists electronic Statement of Use and Amendment to Allege Use fees at $150 per class under the 2025 fee structure.

Common added costs include:

Extra class fees: Each added class adds another $350 base application fee.
Custom identification fee: If the goods or services wording does not match accepted USPTO wording, an added $200 per class fee can apply.
Insufficient information fee: If required application information is missing, an added $100 per class fee can apply.
Intent-to-use fees: If the mark is not in use yet, the applicant may later need a Statement of Use at $150 per class.
Renewal and maintenance fees: A Section 8 declaration costs $325 per class, while combined Section 8 and Section 9 renewal costs $650 per class.

Common misconception: Many believe one trademark filing protects every product, service, logo, and brand extension.

The reality: USPTO fees are charged per class, and a business using one mark across multiple categories may pay multiple filing fees. The USPTO gives the example that one class costs $350, while two classes cost $700.

For example, a creator selling T-shirts, downloadable templates, and coaching services may need three classes. That makes the base government fee $1,050, before attorney fees or added USPTO charges.

How Do Trademark Renewal Costs Work After Registration?

Trademark renewal cost starts after registration, with a 5-year Section 8 filing at $325 per class and a 10-year combined Section 8 and 9 filing at $650 per class.

Trademark renewal cost is the government and service cost required to keep a registered trademark active after approval. The USPTO states that trademark owners must file a Section 8 declaration between the 5th and 6th anniversaries of registration and a combined Section 8 and Section 9 filing between the 9th and 10th anniversaries, then every 10 years after that.

Filing deadline	Required filing	USPTO electronic fee
Years 5–6	Section 8 Declaration of Use	$325 per class
Grace period after year 6	Section 8 grace period fee	+$100 per class
Years 9–10	Combined Section 8 and 9 renewal	$650 per class
Grace period after year 10	Combined grace period filing	$850 per class

The USPTO’s current fee information lists $325 per class for a five-year declaration and $650 per class for a ten-year combined renewal filing.
For example, a one-class trademark registered in 2026 will need a Section 8 filing in 2031–2032. If the owner misses the regular deadline but files in the grace period, the government cost increases by $100 per class.

How Can You Estimate Brand Name or Logo Registration Fees?

You can estimate brand name or logo registration fees by counting classes, checking whether the mark is already in use, and adding likely USPTO surcharges or legal help.

Logo registration fees are the costs required to file and maintain trademark protection for a design mark, symbol, or stylized brand logo. A word mark and logo mark can require separate applications when the owner wants protection for both the brand name and the visual design.

Use this quick process:

Choose the mark type. Decide whether you need a brand name, logo, slogan, or combined design filing. A word mark often gives broader name protection.
Count classes. List every product and service category. Multiply the number of classes by $350.
Check filing basis. If the mark is already used in commerce, the filing may avoid later Statement of Use fees. If not, budget $150 per class later.
Review wording risk. Custom goods or services wording can add $200 per class under the USPTO fee structure.

Add maintenance costs. Include $325 per class at years 5–6 and $650 per class at years 9–10.
USPTO current fee schedule

Trademark Filing Agency recommends building a first-year budget before filing, then building a separate renewal budget after registration. This separates application cost from long-term ownership cost.

For example, a small bakery filing one brand name already used in commerce may estimate $350 in base the government application payment required by the USPTO. By contrast, a bakery filing both a name and logo in two applications may start at $700 for one class each.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to trademark a name in 2026?

It costs $350 per class in USPTO government filing fees to trademark a name in 2026. The total can increase with extra classes, custom descriptions, attorney help, and intent-to-use filings. A two-class application starts at $700 in USPTO fees.

What is the cheapest way to register a trademark?

The cheapest route is a complete one-class electronic USPTO application using accepted goods and services wording. That starts at $350 per class. However, skipping clearance search can increase risk because a refusal does not refund the government filing fee.

Does a logo trademark cost more than a name trademark?

A logo trademark does not automatically cost more than a name trademark. The USPTO fee still starts at $350 per class. However, filing both a brand name and a logo separately usually means two applications, which doubles the filing cost for the same class.

How much does trademark renewal cost?

Trademark renewal costs $325 per class for the 5-year Section 8 declaration. The 10-year combined Section 8 and Section 9 filing costs $650 per class. A grace period can add $100 per class.

Are trademark registration fees refundable?

USPTO trademark filing fees are generally not refunded after submission. Therefore, applicants should confirm ownership, classes, filing basis, and conflicts before filing. A one-class mistake can waste $350 in government fees.