What a US trademark actually costs to file.
The government fee is charged per class, and the biggest variable is how many classes you file in. Estimate it below — then clear the name before you spend a cent, because a filing on a name that was never clearable doesn’t come back.
US trademark filing costs the USPTO base fee per class — $350 per class electronically in 2026 — plus a $150-per-class statement of use if you file on an intent-to-use basis. A one-class application is $350; two classes, $700. Attorney fees, if you use one, are separate.
▸ 2026 USPTO electronic filing fees. Government fee only; excludes attorney fees.
Common questions
How much does it cost to trademark a name?
In the US, the USPTO base filing fee is $350 per class electronically in 2026. A single-class application is $350; most software brands file in two classes (9 and 42), for $700. Intent-to-use filings add a $150-per-class statement of use later.
How much does it cost to trademark a business name in two classes?
$700 in government fees — $350 per class. Add $150 per class if you file on an intent-to-use basis and later file the statement of use.
How long does a trademark last?
Indefinitely, if maintained. A US registration must be renewed with maintenance filings between years 5–6 and 9–10, then every ten years. Miss them and the registration is cancelled.