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What is the cost and timeline for registering a trademark in the United States?

Founder & Trademark Attorney

The cost of US trademark registration in one class of goods or services consists of:

Service fee: $240
Government fee: $350
Each additional class: $420

The entire timeline from filing to receiving your registration certificate typically takes 12 to 14 months if your application is unchallenged. If an office action is issued or an opposition is filed, the timeline extends accordingly.

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