Most trademark projects cost between $300 and $5,000 per filing, with a typical price near $1,500. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical trademark cost
$300 – $5,000
per filing · typical $1,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Trademark cost breakdown
- Trademark (DIY filing fee)$250 – $350typical $300
- Trademark (attorney-assisted)$1,000 – $2,500typical $1,500
- Provisional patent (attorney-prepared)$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
What Trademarks and Patents costs
Trademark registration with an attorney runs $1,000–$2,500, while DIY filings start around $300. Patent costs are higher: provisional patents $1,500–$3,000, non-provisional $5,000–$15,000. Fees depend on complexity and legal help.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much does a trademark cost?
USPTO filing fees are $250–$350 per class. Hiring an attorney adds $500–$2,000, bringing typical total to $1,000–$2,500.
What affects patent costs?
Complexity of the invention, prior art searches, drafting time, and attorney rates. Provisional patents are cheaper but still require professional drafting.
How can I save on IP filings?
Do preliminary searches yourself, use online filing, and consider a provisional patent for extra time. Always budget for attorney review.