Trademark Cost | How Much Does a Trademark Cost?

Trademark Registration Cost Breakdown

The total cost to register a trademark includes two components: the attorney fee and the USPTO government filing fee. Understanding these costs upfront helps you budget effectively for your brand protection strategy.

USPTO Government Filing Fees

The USPTO charges a non-refundable filing fee for each trademark application. The current fee structure offers two options:

TEAS Plus Filing: $250 per class — Requires use of pre-approved descriptions of goods/services from the USPTO ID Manual. Lower cost but stricter requirements.
TEAS Standard Filing: $350 per class — Allows custom descriptions of goods/services. More flexibility but higher fee per class.

Each class of goods or services requires a separate filing fee. Most businesses need one to three classes to adequately protect their mark.

Attorney Fees

Trademark attorney fees vary widely across the industry. Some firms charge by the hour ($200 to $600+/hour), while others offer flat-fee packages. At Blue Ridge Trademark, we believe flat-fee pricing is the fairest and most transparent approach for trademark registration services. Our clients always know the total cost before they commit.

Blue Ridge Trademark Pricing

Trademark Search Only

$299

One-time fee

Comprehensive federal & state search
Common law and internet search
Written attorney opinion letter
Strategy consultation

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Full Registration

$599 + USPTO fee

Single class | Most Popular

Comprehensive clearance search
Application preparation & filing
Office action responses included
Status monitoring & updates
Registration certificate delivery
Dedicated attorney throughout

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Enforcement Package

Custom

Based on scope of matter

Cease & desist letters
TTAB opposition/cancellation
Federal court litigation
Domain name disputes (UDRP)
Online marketplace takedowns
Licensing & assignment

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Cost Comparison: Attorney vs. Filing Service vs. DIY

Feature	Blue Ridge (Attorney)	Online Filing Services	DIY Filing
Legal Advice	✓ Licensed attorney	✗ Not attorneys	✗ None
Clearance Search	✓ Comprehensive	~ Basic database	✗ You do it
Application Preparation	✓ Attorney-drafted	~ Template-based	✗ You do it
Office Action Response	✓ Included in fee	✗ Extra charge	✗ You do it
Attorney Attention	~95-Direct	~65-70%	~50-55%
Typical Total Cost	$849-$949	$500-$1,200+	$250-$350

While DIY filing has the lowest upfront cost, the significantly lower approval rate means many applicants end up spending more on refiled applications, attorney consultations to address office actions, or rebranding expenses. Online filing services often appear inexpensive initially but charge extra for essential services like office action responses, which can cost $200-$500+ per response.

Additional Trademark Costs to Consider

Multiple Classes

If your trademark covers goods or services in more than one international class, each additional class requires a separate filing fee ($250 or $350) and may increase the attorney fee. Our firm offers discounted rates for additional classes filed simultaneously.

Trademark Maintenance Fees

After registration, the USPTO requires periodic filings to maintain your trademark. Between the 5th and 6th year after registration, you must file a Section 8 Declaration of Use ($225 per class). Between the 9th and 10th year (and every 10 years thereafter), you must file both a Section 8 Declaration and a Section 9 Renewal Application ($525 per class combined). Failure to file these maintenance documents results in cancellation of your registration.

Intent-to-Use Extension Fees

If you file on an intent-to-use basis and need additional time to begin using your mark in commerce, extension requests cost $125 per class for each six-month extension, with up to five extensions available.

Trademark Cost: How Much Does It Cost to Register a Trademark?