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Filing intellectual property in the United States
The USPTO is a use-based system: rights flow from actual commercial use, and examination is strict on specimens, descriptions of goods and the identity of the applicant.
- Office
- USPTO
- Language
- English
- Local currency
- USD
- Opposition
- 30 days from publication, extendable in 30–90 day increments
- Term
- 10 years from registration
- Renewal
- Section 8 declaration between years 5–6, then Sections 8 & 9 every 10 years
| Right | Official fee | Our fee | All-in | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Mark / Brand Name | $350 | $249 | $599 | 10–16 months |
| Service Mark | $350 | $249 | $599 | 10–16 months |
| Trade Name / Business Name | $50 | $149 | $199 | 1–4 weeks |
| Patent | $320 | $1,450 | $1,770 | 18–36 months |
| Utility Model / Petty Patent | Not available — USPTO operates no registry for this right | |||
| Copyright | $65 | $149 | $214 | 3–8 months |
| Industrial Design | $300 | $690 | $990 | 12–20 months |
| Geographical Indication & Collective Marks | $350 | $690 | $1,040 | 12–20 months |
| Trade Secret & Confidentiality Programme | $0 | $690 | $690 | 2–4 weeks to implement |
Indicative single-class / single-application rates in USD. Your live quote confirms the exact amount before payment.
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This guide is general information about United States procedure, not legal advice. Official source: https://www.uspto.gov