This page is organized as a lookup reference by filing scenario. Jump to the section that matches what you're filing rather than reading top to bottom. For the story-driven version — real scenarios walked through with total cost estimates including attorney fees — see our complete cost breakdown.
Scenario: Single-Class, Self-Filed Application
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base application fee (ID Manual description, complete info) | $350 |
| + Surcharge: insufficient information | +$100 (if applicable) |
| + Surcharge: custom/free-form identification | +$200 (if applicable) |
| + Surcharge: each extra 1,000 characters of identification | +$200 (if applicable) |
| Clean filing total (ID Manual, complete) | $350 |
| Custom description total | $550 |
Scenario: Multi-Class, Self-Filed Application
| Classes | Clean filing (ID Manual) | With 1 custom description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 class | $350 | $550 |
| 2 classes | $700 | $900 |
| 3 classes | $1,050 | $1,250 |
| 5 classes | $1,750 | $1,950 |
Remember: you cannot add classes to a pending application. Additional classes require a new application with a new filing date.
Scenario: Intent-to-Use With Extensions
| Filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| Statement of Use / Amendment to Allege Use | $150 |
| Extension request (each, up to 5 allowed) | $125 |
| 5 extensions in one class (max before abandonment) | $625 |
| Maximum time from Notice of Allowance to Statement of Use | 36 months |
Scenario: Post-Registration Maintenance
| Filing | Fee | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Section 8 Declaration of Continued Use | $325 | Years 5–6 |
| Section 15 Declaration of Incontestability (optional) | $250 | After year 5 |
| Section 9 Renewal | $325 | Year 10, then every 10 years |
| Combined Section 8 & 9 (year 10) | $650 | Year 10 |
| Grace-period surcharge (Section 8/9 filed late) | Additional surcharge applies | Within 6-month grace period only |
Scenario: TTAB Proceedings
| Filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| Notice of Opposition | $600 |
| Petition to Cancel | $600 |
| Ex parte appeal (Notice of Appeal to TTAB) | $225 |
| Extension of time to oppose (first extension) | $400 |
| Letter of Protest | $150 |
Attorney fees are the real cost driver here — a fully litigated TTAB opposition can run $15,000–$100,000+ per side. The government fee above is a small fraction of the total.
Scenario: International / Madrid Protocol
| Filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| USPTO certification fee (per class) | $100 |
| WIPO basic fee + individual country fees | Varies by country — check WIPO's fee calculator |
| 10-country filing, 2 classes (typical range) | $2,000–$5,000+ in government fees alone |
Quick-Reference: Every Fee in One Place
Application — Base $350/class · +$100 insufficient info · +$200 custom ID · +$200/1,000 extra characters
ITU — Statement of Use $150/class · Extension $125/class (max 5)
Maintenance — Section 8: $325/class · Section 15: $250/class · Section 9: $325/class
TTAB — Opposition/Cancellation: $600/class · Ex parte appeal: $225/class · Extension to oppose: $400 (first)
Other — Letter of Protest: $150 · Madrid certification: $100/class
Fees change periodically. Verify current figures at uspto.gov before filing — this table reflects the 2025 fee restructuring in effect for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add classes to my application after filing?
No. You cannot add new classes to a pending application. If you realize after filing that you need protection in additional classes, you must file a separate new application for those classes — paying the full per-class filing fee again with a new filing date.
Which single fee category is most often missed by applicants budgeting a filing?
Post-registration maintenance. Applicants budget the application fee and sometimes the attorney fee, but the Section 8 declaration at years 5–6 and the Section 9 renewal at year 10 are easy to forget, and the USPTO's courtesy reminder email is easy to miss — missing them cancels the registration outright.
Are USPTO trademark fees refundable in any scenario listed above?
No — every fee category on this page, from the base application fee through TTAB and maintenance fees, is non-refundable once processed, regardless of the outcome of your application or proceeding.
- USPTO final rule on trademark fees, 89 FR 91062 (in force January 18, 2025)
- 37 CFR § 2.6: trademark fees
Laws, fees and forms change. If anything on this page differs from the official source, the official source is right. Links checked 13 October 2026.