Trademarks for apps and SaaS products
Software that users download is Class 9. Software used online without downloading it is Class 42. Many software companies file in both.
Classes an app or SaaS product usually needs
9
Electronics & Software
Downloadable mobile and desktop apps.
42
Technology & SaaS
Software as a service and online platforms.
35
Business & Retail Services
If the product is a marketplace or business service.
You pay $350 per class, so file only in the classes for what you actually sell or offer.
Things to know first
- Describe what the software does ("for scheduling appointments"). "Software" on its own is too vague for the USPTO.
Common questions
Which trademark class does an app or SaaS product need?
Most often Class 9 (Electronics & Software). Downloadable mobile and desktop apps. Add other classes only for the other goods or services you actually offer under the name.
How much does it cost to trademark an app or SaaS product name?
The USPTO fee is $350 per class. With TradeMaker, a licensed attorney reviews, signs and files the application, with plans from $399 plus the USPTO fee.
Other businesses
General information, not legal advice. The USPTO decides the final classification.