Most services hide the $200/class surcharge for non-compliant descriptions. TradeMaker uses ID Manual descriptions — no surcharge, no upsells, no surprises. We separate our preparation fee from the mandatory USPTO government fee so you know exactly what each charge is for — and who receives it.
Identify your correct Nice Classification classes and run a conflict search across 14M+ trademark records before spending anything. Every plan below starts here — your results carry over automatically.
TradeMaker is a preparation platform, not a law firm. Our fees cover drafting, organizing, and reviewing your application materials. The USPTO government fee ($350/class) is a separate mandatory charge paid directly to the federal government. Registration outcomes depend on USPTO examination and are not guaranteed. For legal advice or representation, we refer clients to Melivate Group.
Complete filing preparation
+ $350/class USPTO government fee (paid separately)
Everything you need to prepare a correct USPTO application — AI class selection, guided intake, and a completeness review before anything is submitted.
Includes
Faster prep + covered if the USPTO pushes back
+ $350/class USPTO government fee (paid separately)
Everything in Basic, prepared on a rush timeline, with a deeper clearance report and formality Office Action responses included — the most common USPTO pushback, already covered.
Includes
Full lifecycle — filing through registration
+ $350/class USPTO government fee (paid separately)
Everything in Standard, plus the post-filing work most services charge extra for: Statement of Use preparation for intent-to-use filings, a full year of monitoring, and priority handling by a dedicated specialist.
Includes
Everything each plan includes, side by side. All plans include the free class search.
| Feature | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI class selection (all 45 Nice classes) | |||
| Clearance search — 14M+ trademark records | |||
| Guided multi-step application intake | |||
| Specimen guidance & upload support | |||
| Filing basis selection (1a / 1b) | |||
| ID Manual-compliant goods/services | |||
| Pre-submission completeness review | |||
| Client portal & milestone alerts | |||
| Compliance University access | |||
| Preparation timeline | 3–5 business days | 1 business day | 1 business day |
| Comprehensive clearance report (federal + common-law) | — | ||
| Office Action response — formalities included | — | ||
| Cease & desist template library | — | ||
| Trademark monitoring included | — | 6 months | 12 months |
| Statement of Use (SOU) prep included — 1(b) filings | — | — | |
| Amazon Brand Registry enrollment support | — | — | |
| Priority queue + dedicated specialist | — | — | |
| Maintenance calendar (§8 / §8&9 reminders) | — | — | |
| Price | $199 | $299 | $499 |
Both the TradeMaker fee and the USPTO fee are shown. You pay each separately.
| Fee | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| TradeMaker preparation fee | $199 | $299 | $499 |
| USPTO government filing fee | $350 / class | $350 / class | $350 / class |
| Non-compliant description surcharge | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total — 1 class filing | $549 | $649 | $849 |
| Total — 2 class filing | $899 | $999 | $1,199 |
The $350/class USPTO fee is a federal government charge. It applies regardless of who prepares your application and is paid directly to the USPTO — not to TradeMaker.
Beyond the core filing — priced individually. Attorney-led services are handled by our partner firm, Melivate Group.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Additional class (same application) | $350 / class |
| Statement of Use (1(b) filings) | $99 + $150 / class |
| Office Action response — formalities | From $149 |
| Office Action response — substantive | Quote |
| Trademark monitoring | From $99 / yr |
| International filing (Madrid Protocol) | Quote |
| Attorney consultation / legal opinion | Quote |
“Quote” items are scoped case-by-case. USPTO government fees (e.g. $350/class, $150/class Statement of Use) are federal charges paid directly to the USPTO.
That is the US government's fee for processing a TEAS filing. It is paid directly to the USPTO and is not a TradeMaker charge. Every applicant pays this regardless of who prepares their application.
Basic covers complete, correct preparation. Standard adds rush turnaround, a deeper clearance report, and covers formality Office Actions — the most common USPTO pushback. Premium adds the post-filing work: Statement of Use prep for intent-to-use filings, a full year of monitoring, Amazon Brand Registry support, and priority handling.
If your goods and services descriptions are not taken from the USPTO's ID Manual, the USPTO charges an additional $200 per class. Correct preparation eliminates this surcharge entirely — on every plan.
TradeMaker is built for applicants who want a structured, guided process for preparing their own application. However, we always recommend consulting a licensed trademark attorney if your situation involves potential conflicts, prior refusals, international filings, or if you want a legal opinion on the registrability of your mark. We refer clients to Melivate Group for these needs.
The USPTO typically begins examination 3–6 months after filing. Full registration — assuming no Office Actions or oppositions — usually takes 12–18 months from the filing date. TradeMaker helps you start correctly; the timeline after filing is determined by the USPTO.
A non-final Office Action gives you 3 months to respond. Formality issues (descriptions, specimens, administrative items) are included in Standard and Premium, and available from $149 on Basic. Likelihood-of-confusion and descriptiveness refusals are legal matters — Melivate Group can assist.
Yes. The class search costs nothing, requires no account, and your results carry into any plan automatically. It is how every filing should start.