Category: PTO Fees

What is meant by “per trademark per class?” »

So the PTO charges a processing fee of either $325 or $275 per trademark per class. What’s this “per trademark per class?” Well, trademarks are classified in one of 45 international classifications. Sometimes, a product may be classified in more than one classification. For example, some products are classified differently depending on the type of [...]

$275 versus $325 PTO Processing Fee »

So you may be confused why the Patent and Trademark Office charges either $325 per trademark per class or $275 per trademark per class. Essentially, the difference lies in how you identify your product or service. The PTO has an Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual. If there is a description that identifies your [...]