How much does it cost to register a trademark? how long does it take?

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How much does it cost to register a trademark? how long does it take?

What is the criteria?

Answer 1

A trademark protects the trademark owner from unauthorized use of his or her trademark. A trademark may be any word, name, symbol, or device that identifies the source of goods or services.

Any time a source of goods or services claims rights to a mark, he or she may indicate his or her claim with a common law claim of trademark, namely, “TM” for trademark or “SM” for service mark. The claim comes without registration. A common law trademark owner may proceed in federal court against a person who creates confusion in commerce vis a vis his or her common law trademark. However, only federally registered trademarks are granted nationwide rights from the date of registration, presumption of validity, and presumption of exclusivity. Moreover the damage calculation is more favorable for the owner of a federal registration.

The cost of filing a trademark application directly with the USPTO, per class of goods/services, is $335. That cost does not include any attorney fees that developers may incur. The typical budget to register a mark for a single class of goods or services via an attorney is $2500 - $3000. For each additional class of goods or services, the applicant should add $335.

Trademarks last for 10 years, with a renewal option. The registrant is required to file a Statement of Use in the fifth year of the registration.

Answer 2

To register a trademark, contact either your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark.

If you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.

The fees vary from state to state. The USPTO charges $325 per International Classification. There are 45 different classes that all products & services are put into - for instance, clothing has its own class, financial services has its own class, etc. etc.

Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available.

This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

search on google.com
for trademark registertion website
it will tell the details