Renewing a trademark costs $650 per class every 10 years
To keep a US trademark alive, you file a combined declaration of use and renewal every 10 years. The USPTO charges $650 per class. Between years 5 and 6 you also file a declaration of use for $325 per class. Filing in the grace period adds $100 per class.
USPTO maintenance fees
| Five-year declaration of use (Section 8 or 71), per class | $325 |
|---|---|
| Five-year declaration grace period fee, per class | $100 |
| Five-year declaration plus incontestability (Sections 8 and 15), per class | $575 |
| Declaration of incontestability (Section 15), per class | $250 |
| 10-year renewal plus declaration (Sections 8 and 9), per class | $650 |
| 10-year renewal grace period fee, per class | $100 |
| 10 year renewal, 2 classes | $1,300 |
|---|---|
| 10 year renewal in the grace period, 1 class | $750 |
| Years 5 to 6 filing with incontestability, 2 classes | $1,150 |
There is a six-month grace period after the deadline for some filings. Miss it and the registration is canceled or expires. Sources: USPTO, Trademark fee information.
What this price covers
The first maintenance filing is due between the 5th and 6th year after registration. Renewals are then due every 10 years.
What changes your price
- Number of classes. Every fee is per class.
- On time or late. The grace period costs $100 more per class.
Ways to pay less
- File before the deadline to avoid the $100 per class grace fee.
- Consider combining the 5 year filing with incontestability for $575.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the agency that sets it. Where we show a total, we only add up the agency's own listed fees so you can see the full amount in one place. We do not add our own guesses, and lawyer or filing service fees are not included. Fees can change, so check the agency's website before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much is a trademark renewal?
$650 per class every 10 years.
How much is the 5 year filing?
$325 per class, or $575 with incontestability.
What if I file late?
Add $100 per class in the grace period.