U.S.A Trademark Registration Process
Comprehensive Trademark Search
The out-of-pocket cost for a comprehensive trademark search is $925 for a word or phrase.
For a design mark, the cost ranges from $780–$1,700, depending on the number of classes:
- 1 class: $780
- 2 classes: $1,140
- 3 classes: $1,450
- 4+ classes: $1,700
If a mark contains both words and a design, the search cost ranges from $1,530–$2,410, as follows:
- 1 class: $1,530
- 2 classes: $1,870
- 3 classes: $2,160
- 4+ classes: $2,410
An additional legal service fee to review the search results and prepare an opinion is typically $1,000–$2,500, depending on the number of classes and the number of citations in the report.
Filing Fees
The filing fee is $550 per class. The broader the descriptions of goods or services, the more classes your application will likely fall under—each at $550.
The legal service fee for preparing and filing the application typically ranges from $1,200–$2,000, depending on the number of classes and the complexity of the application. However, as with any filing, costs may be higher if complications arise.
In addition, we will need to be able to identify the goods and/or services to which the mark will apply. The identification of goods and/or services must be specific enough to identify the nature of the goods and/or services. See links below for trademark classification list. Florida Atlantic most common classes use are:
Class 25
Clothing, footwear, headgear.
Class 41.
Education and Entertainment This class contains mainly services rendered by persons or institutions in the development of the mental faculties of persons or animals, as well as services intended to entertain or to engage the attention of others.
https://tmweb.com/trademark_classes.asp#Search
NOTE: From date of filing to the registration date, it takes approximately 12-18 months to receive a Certificate of Registration. There are many factors that affect how long it takes to register a trademark. No guarantee your trademark will ever register, as it may be refused for various legal reasons.
International Registration Process
Costs for international trademark registration vary widely by country. Registering in multiple countries can amount to several thousand—or even tens of thousands—of dollars. As a rough estimate, the cost is typically $2,000–$5,000 per country.
In the United States, there are costs associated both with the initial filing and with the subsequent prosecution of the application through to registration. For filings outside the U.S., foreign counsel must be retained in each jurisdiction to handle local requirements and submissions.