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State trademark registration: you'll need to apply through your state's Secretary of State Office. This will give you state protection, and ability to sue for statutory damages based on state code. Federal trademark registration: Simply the best. US federal trademark registration protects your trademark nationwide.

Trademark process Step 1: Is a trademark application right for you? ... Step 2: Get ready to apply. ... Step 3: Prepare and submit your application. ... Step 4: Work with the assigned USPTO examining attorney. ... Step 5: Receive approval/denial of your application. ... Step 6: Maintain your registration.

A registered trademark helps you protect that hard work ? you can take federal legal action against anyone illicitly using your name, you can challenge trademark applications that seem to close to yours, and you can ensure that your reputation isn't incorrectly tarnished thanks to second-rate products or service ...

Can I trademark a name for free? No, you cannot register a trademark for free, but you can establish a common law trademark for free by using the name to brand your products. Common law trademarks are free and do not require any paperwork or forms.

The cheapest way to trademark a name is by filing with your state. The cost varies depending on where you live and what type of business you own. If you are a corporation or LLC, you can expect to pay less than $150 in most cases, while sole proprietors and contractors can pay anywhere between $50 to $150.

The cost to trademark a logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is $275?$660 as of June 2020, plus legal fees. You can register a trademark with your state for $50-$150, but federal registration offers a great deal more legal protection.

The basic cost to trademark a business name ranges from $225 to $600 per trademark class. This is the cost to submit your trademark application to the USPTO. The easiest and least expensive way to register your trademark is online, through the USPTO's Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).