Reviewed by Thomas Phung, Esq., trademark attorney · Updated October 2026
Short answer: A federal trademark application with Twin Cities Trademarks costs $1,050 for one class: a $700 flat legal fee plus the $350 USPTO filing fee. Each added class is $500. The guides below explain what drives the total, when a lawyer is worth it and how to choose one.
What a trademark costs
- How much does it cost to file a trademark? — USPTO trademark filing starts at $350 per class — but surcharges, attorney fees, and Office Actions change the real number.
- Pricing — Published flat fees for trademark searches, USPTO applications, office action responses, and renewals. See the full fee schedule before you hire us.
- Is trademark registration worth it for a small business? — A straight cost-benefit look at whether trademark registration is worth it for a small business — from a Minnesota trademark attorney.
- Do I need to register my trademark? — You have some rights just by using your name — but they’re narrower than you think. Here’s what federal registration actually adds, and whether you need it.
Do you need a trademark lawyer?
- Do I need a trademark lawyer? — Not every filing needs a lawyer — but most that get rejected did. Here’s a straight, honest answer on when you can file a trademark yourself and when to…
- A trademark rejection costs more than a lawyer ever will. — Filing your own trademark risks a rejection you could have avoided. See why Minnesota business owners hire Twin Cities Trademarks for USPTO filings,…
- How do you choose the right trademark attorney? — Not every ‘trademark filing service’ has an actual attorney behind it. Here’s what to check before you hire someone to file your trademark.
- The closest trademark lawyer isn’t the one down the street. It’s the one who answers the phone. — Searching for a trademark lawyer near you? Trademark law is federal, so a Minnesota-based attorney can register your brand no matter where you live.…
- Minnesota Trademark Lawyer — Looking for a Minnesota Trademark Lawyer? Twin Cities Trademarks is a MN Trademark lawyer team for searches, USPTO registration, office actions and…
Why protection pays off
- Why Trademark Protection Matters for Minnesota Businesses — Discover why trademark protection matters for Minnesota businesses. Read our ultimate guide to securing your brand, logo, and company name.
- Why Twin Cities Businesses Need Trademark Protection — A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities
- 5 Trademark Protection Tips for Minnesota Businesses — Five practical trademark protection tips for Minnesota business owners, from clearing a name before launch to keeping a registration enforceable.
More trademark guides
- Trademark Basics, Search & Filing Process
- Trademark Office Actions & Rejections
- Trademark Disputes, Enforcement & Scams
- Trademark Guides by Industry & Business Type
- Trademark FAQ (75+ questions)
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