When did the USPTO move to a unified filing system?

The USPTO shifted to a unified electronic filing approach beginning in late 2024, consolidating application intake and standardizing the base filing fee structure [5].

How much does it cost to file a US trademark in 2026?

The base government filing fee is $350 per class for electronic filings. Professional service fees (for searches, drafting, and representation) are separate [5].

Do I need a US attorney to file?

US-domiciled owners may file on their own, but foreign-domiciled owners must be represented by a US-licensed attorney before the USPTO. Global Trademark Company offers a US Attorney Representation retainer at $120 per year to meet this requirement and manage communications efficiently.

When do I have to renew or maintain my registration?

File a Section 8 declaration of use (or excusable nonuse) between years 5–6, and again at 9–10 with your renewal. For Madrid extensions to the US, the equivalent maintenance is a Section 71 declaration. Missing these windows can result in cancellation. ## Ready to file? We can help If you’re planning a US trademark filing in 2026, Global Trademark Company makes it straightforward—search, scope, file, and maintain under the unified USPTO system. Our attorneys and trademark specialists help you: - Confirm availability and reduce conflict risk through targeted searches - Define the right owner and goods/services coverage - File through the unified portal at the correct base fee ($350 per class) [5] - Keep your registration alive with on-time Section 8 (and, for Madrid filers, Section 71) maintenance Get started with our us-trademark-registration service. We’ll align your filing to your business plan—and keep you on schedule from application to renewal. Citations: [5] USPTO fee schedule: https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/fees-and-payment/uspto-fee-schedule [1] https://www.quarles.com/newsroom/publications/trademark-fee-changes-at-the-uspto-increased-costs-for-new-application-filing-fees [2] https://ebizfiling.com/blog/uspto-trademark-cost-registration-guide-by-ebizfiling/ [3] https://www.trademarkengine.com/blog/how-much-does-trademark-registration-cost/ [4] https://arapackelaw.com/trademarks/trademark-filing-cost/ [5] https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/fees-and-payment/uspto-fee-schedule [6] https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fy26pbr.pdf [7] https://trademarkfactory.com/trademark-filing-fees-calculator [8] https://ip-coster.com/IPGuides/trademark-us

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