Federal and State Trademark Applications Support

Timing

8–12 months for Federal, 2–4 weeks for State

If You Do It Yourself

Federal $250–$350 per class, State fees $50–$150 per class

Delivery

Search report, application filing, tracking, and maintenance guide

Eligibility

Any U.S. citizen, resident, or registered business entity can apply for federal or state trademark registration. Foreign applicants must have a U.S. address or authorized representative for correspondence with the USPTO. The mark must be distinctive, used in commerce, or intended for commercial use within the United States.

Our Trademark Application Assistance service helps entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies register and protect their brand names, logos, and slogans at both federal (USPTO) and state levels.We manage the entire process — from trademark search and eligibility review to application filing and monitoring.

DBA vs. Trademark – What’s the Difference?
‍Many business owners confuse DBAs with Trademarks, but these two serve very different purposes in protecting and identifying your business.

‍DBA (Doing Business As)
‍Allows a business to operate under a trade name different from its legal entity name. Provides recognition only at the local or state level; does not grant exclusive brand rights. Registered with the state or county where the business operates.

‍Trademark
‍Protects a brand name, logo, or slogan used to identify goods or services in commerce. Grants exclusive nationwide rights to use the mark for specified goods/services. Filed and approved through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or state trademark office.

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DIY - How to Apply Without an
Agent or Attorney
You can file your own federal or state trademark application through official government portals

Search for Existing Trademarks

Check the USPTO TESS and your state’s database for conflicting marks.

USPTO Trademark Search (TESS)
‍https://tmsearch.uspto.gov

State Trademark Databases
https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/business-licenses-permits/federal-state-local-licenses-permits

Identify the Correct Class of Goods or Services

Use the Trademark ID Manual to locate the class that best fits your business activity
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https://idm-tmng.uspto.gov/id-master-list-public.html

Prepare a Specimen

Provide proof that your trademark is being used in commerce — such as product packaging, website screenshots, or advertisements showing the mark.

File the Application

Submit your application through the USPTO TEAS system or your state’s online trademark portal.
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File Online at https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/apply

Pay Filing Fees

Federal filing fees range from $250–$350 per class, while most state applications cost $50–$150 per class.

Monitor Your Application

You can track progress using your serial number via the TSDR system.
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Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR)
https://tsdr.uspto.gov

Maintain and Renew

Federal trademarks must file maintenance documents at the 5th–6th and 9th–10th year marks to remain active.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Filing under the wrong owner name or entity type

Choosing a descriptive or generic mark that lacks distinctiveness

Selecting the wrong class of goods or services

Submitting an invalid or incomplete specimen

Missing renewal or maintenance filing deadlines

Documents & Information Needed

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