USPTO fees, attorney fees, and the costs that only show up after you've already filed. Here's what registering a trademark actually costs — and where flat-fee pricing keeps it predictable.
| Cost item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| USPTO filing fee (per class) | $250 – $350 |
| Comprehensive clearance search | Often bundled into flat fee |
| Attorney fee — preparation & filing | Flat fee, quoted upfront |
| Office action response (if issued) | Billed separately |
| Section 8 renewal (year 5–6) | USPTO fee + attorney fee |
| Section 8/9 renewal (every 10 yrs) | USPTO fee + attorney fee |
Fixed by the USPTO, paid regardless of who files. Same whether you DIY or hire an attorney.
Covers the search, the application, and handling routine USPTO correspondence — the part a flat fee locks in upfront.
An avoidable office action or rejection — the reason a "cheap" DIY filing often ends up costing more than a flat-fee attorney filing.
USPTO fees run $250 to $350 per class, plus attorney fees — most flat-fee filings land under $1,000 total.
The exact number depends on how many classes you need and whether the application draws an office action along the way.
A full-service flat fee typically covers the clearance search, preparing and filing the application, and routine USPTO correspondence.
It usually doesn't cover a substantive office action response or an opposition — those require additional legal work and are billed separately. Ask upfront what's included so there's no surprise later.
Yes — both the USPTO fee and most attorney fees are charged per class.
A business registering a name for both a physical product and a related service pays for two classes, not one, even though it's a single brand.
The most common one is an office action response, which can add several hundred dollars depending on complexity.
Less often, an opposition filed during the publication window requires litigation-style work billed outside the base filing fee.
The USPTO fee is identical either way — the only thing you save by filing yourself is the attorney fee.
That savings disappears fast if a preventable mistake triggers an office action or a rejection that means refiling from scratch.
Twin Cities Trademarks PLLC offers flat-fee trademark registration for business owners across Minnesota and beyond. Trademark law is federal, so wherever you're located, we can search and file with the USPTO on your behalf — no surprise invoices.
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St. Paul, MN
1660 121st Ave NW, Suite 1
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
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No hourly surprises — know the full cost before you file.