Tuesday, October 25, 2022
1. Can I trademark a logo for free?
No, you can’t register a logo for free, but you can establish a common law trademark for free by using the logo to brand your products. Common law trademarks are free and do not require any paperwork or forms. There is no way to register a logo trademark for free because you will always have to pay at least a small fee that covers the costs of examining and processing your trademark application. There is no way to get a federal trademark for free.
2. What is the least expensive way to trademark a logo?
The least expensive way to trademark a logo is to establish common law rights, which is free.
3. What is the least expensive way to register a logo trademark?
The cost to trademark a logo is between from $250 to $350 per trademark class. This is the cost to submit your trademark application to the USPTO. The easiest way to submit an application to register your trademark is online, through the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
4. What is the cheapest way to trademark a logo?
There is a free option to get a trademark for your logo. The way to get a free trademark is to establish common law trademark rights by using your logo to brand your business, products, or services. Common law trademark rights have limitations, but they can offer some protection for logos.
5. Can you trademark things for free?
Yes, you can establish common law trademarks and no cost. However, you cannot register a trademark for free. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office always charges a filing fee.
About Michael Kondoudis
For more than twenty years, Michael Kondoudis has been the go-to trademarking expert for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Michael is a USPTO-licensed trademark and patent attorney, educator, speaker, and author of the Amazon best-seller: Going From Business to Brand. He is also an authority trusted by national news media on major trademark stories involving NFTs and the Metaverse. For more information, visit www.mekiplaw.com.