USA Trademark Registration (USPTO)
Selling to US customers? Protect your brand with the USPTO. We coordinate your US trademark filing — use-based or intent-to-use — and manage examination through to registration.
Starts at
Custom
+ GST | USPTO government fees are per class and separate; US attorney fees apply
Timeline
Several months, per USPTO process
Documents
Mark, goods/services & specimen
USPTO filing
Use-based or intent-to-use
Examination handled
Reach US customers safely
Pricing
Register your brand in the USA
US filings involve USPTO government fees per class and a US-licensed attorney for foreign-domiciled applicants. We coordinate the whole process and quote transparently.
US Filing
USPTO application
Quoted on classes/basis
- Search & strategy
- Use-based or intent-to-use
- Specimen guidance
- Examination management
Prices are professional fees and indicative. Government fees, stamp duty, DSC, PAN/TAN, state charges and third-party costs are extra and may change. A final engagement summary separates each component before payment.
Overview
What is USA Trademark Registration (USPTO)?
A US trademark is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and protects your brand for goods/services in the United States. It's essential if you sell to US customers — for example, on Amazon US, which often requires it for Brand Registry.
US filings can be 'use-based' (you're already using the mark in US commerce, and must submit a specimen of use) or 'intent-to-use' (you plan to use it). Foreign-domiciled applicants must be represented by a US-licensed attorney, which we coordinate.
We run a search, advise on the filing basis, coordinate the US attorney and manage examination through to registration.
Is it for you?
Who needs it — and who doesn't
Recommended if
- Indian brands selling to US customers
- Amazon US sellers needing Brand Registry
- D2C and SaaS brands with US users
- Businesses expanding into the US market
May not be needed if
- Businesses with no US sales or plans
- Those better served by a multi-country Madrid filing
Benefits
Why it's worth doing right
Protect your US market
A US registration secures your brand where you're selling or plan to sell.
Unlock Amazon Brand Registry
A registered US mark is commonly required to access Brand Registry and its protections.
Enforceable rights
Registration gives you a strong basis to stop infringers in the US.
Eligibility
Eligibility & key conditions
- You use, or intend to use, the mark in US commerce
- You can provide the mark and goods/services
- For use-based filings, a valid specimen of use
Documents
Documents required
What we need
- The mark (word/logo)
- Goods/services description
- Filing basis (use vs intent-to-use)
- Specimen of use (for use-based)
- Applicant details
Process
A clear path from start to filed
Official filing
How the USPTO (uspto.gov) via a US-licensed attorney flow works
US applications are filed with the USPTO. Foreign-domiciled applicants are required to be represented by a US-licensed attorney. The mark is examined, may receive office actions, is published for opposition, and then registers.
We coordinate the filing and examination through the official USPTO process with a US attorney. Acceptance rests with the USPTO; we make no claim of guaranteed registration or any private filing route.
Costs
Fees & cost breakdown
| Cost component | Indicative amount |
|---|---|
| Professional/coordination feeBy classes and complexity | Custom |
| USPTO government feeStatutory US filing fee, per class | Per class |
| US attorney feeRequired for foreign-domiciled applicants | Separate |
Deliverables
What you receive on completion
After this filing
What you need to stay compliant next
Maintain the registration
US marks require maintenance filings (declarations of use) at set intervals. We track them.
Enforce & Brand Registry
Use the registration for enforcement and Amazon Brand Registry.
Avoid delays
Common mistakes & reasons for rejection
Common mistakes
- Filing use-based without a valid specimen
- Wrong goods/services description (US examiners are strict)
- Ignoring an office action deadline
- Not budgeting for the US attorney requirement
AI-powered assistance
AI does the heavy lifting. Experts make the call.
AI assists with checks, drafting and explanations only. A qualified professional reviews every defined checkpoint and the final filing before submission. AI does not make consequential compliance decisions on its own.
Protect your brand in the USA
We coordinate your USPTO filing and manage examination so you can sell to US customers with your brand protected.
Compare
USA Trademark Registration (USPTO) vs International (Madrid)
| Factor | USA Trademark Registration (USPTO) | International (Madrid) |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | United States specifically | Many countries via one application |
| Representation | US attorney required (foreign applicants) | Filed via India to WIPO |
| Best for | US-focused brands | Multi-country expansion |
Use cases
Built for how real businesses operate
Amazon US seller
Need: Brand Registry
We suggest: USPTO registration to unlock Brand Registry protections.
SaaS startup
Need: US users
We suggest: US filing to protect the brand in the key market.
Why MyFinancialAdvisory
A more accountable way to stay compliant
Quality & accountability
Reviewed by compliance experts
Every usa trademark registration (uspto) engagement is prepared with structured checks and signed off by qualified professionals before anything is filed — speed without sacrificing accuracy.
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Trademark & IP review
Our trademark and IP work is prepared with AI-assisted searches and checks and reviewed by professionals experienced in trademark prosecution, objections and oppositions before anything is filed.
Structured document checks
Documents and eligibility follow structured checks before expert review.
Expert-reviewed before filing
A qualified professional signs off every defined checkpoint.
Compliance-safe guidance
Advice mapped to current rules — no shortcuts, no guesswork.
Resources
Related guides & reading
Trademark Registration Process in India
From search to the ® symbol, step by step.
Read moreHow to Protect a Brand Name in India
Search, class, file and enforce — the full playbook.
Read moreTrademark Registration Cost in India
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FAQs
USA Trademark Registration (USPTO) — frequently asked questions
Why register a trademark in the USA?
To protect your brand where you sell to US customers and to unlock protections like Amazon Brand Registry. It gives enforceable rights in the US market.
What is use-based vs intent-to-use?
Use-based means you're already using the mark in US commerce (and must submit a specimen). Intent-to-use means you plan to use it, with proof of use submitted later.
Do I need a US attorney?
Yes. Foreign-domiciled applicants must be represented by a US-licensed attorney at the USPTO, which we coordinate.
Is a US trademark needed for Amazon Brand Registry?
A registered (or in some programs, pending) trademark in the relevant country is commonly required. A US registration is the standard route for the US marketplace.
How long does USPTO registration take?
Typically several months, through examination, possible office actions, publication and registration.
What is an office action?
A USPTO communication raising issues with your application. Responding correctly and on time is essential — we manage this.
What is a specimen of use?
Evidence showing the mark used in US commerce on the goods/services — for example, product packaging or a website checkout. Required for use-based filings.
Do I need to maintain the registration?
Yes. US marks require declarations of use at set intervals to stay alive. We track these deadlines.
Is registration guaranteed?
No. The USPTO decides. We file correctly and manage examination to maximise the chance.
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