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How much does it cost to register a trademark by myself vs by an attorney or an online service?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

Filing independently means paying government fees only, with no representation costs. Government fees vary by jurisdiction and by the number of classes, but typically range from a few hundred to over a thousand USD for a single-class registration in a major market.

Using an attorney or online legal service adds a service fee on top of the government fees. The trade-off is a lower risk of avoidable errors: mistakes in the goods and services list, failure to identify conflicting marks, or an inadequate response to an office action can each result in delays, additional costs, or refusal. These outcomes often end up costing more than professional help would have at the outset.

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