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Can a company outside the USA register a trademark in the US?

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Yes. Non-US companies and individuals can register trademarks in the US without any restriction based on nationality. The cost of registration is the same for all applicants.

The cost in one class consists of:

Service fee: $240
Government fee: $350

Foreign-domiciled applicants are required by US law to appoint a licensed US attorney to represent them before the USPTO.

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