Trademark Filing Cost Calculator

Filing fees at a glance (2026)

All fees are official government filing fees and do not include attorney costs.

What's included in the filing fee?

• Examination of your application by the trademark office
• Publication for opposition
• Registration certificate
• 10 years of protection (UK and EU) or initial protection period (US)

Additional costs to budget for

• Trademark search - Free with Trademark Dashboard, or £300–£1,500 with a solicitor
• Attorney fees - Optional, £500–£2,000 depending on complexity
• Opposition defence - £1,000–£10,000+ if your application is challenged
• Renewal - Every 10 years (UK: £200 + £50/class; EU: €850 + €150/class)

Tips to save money

• Search before filing - A free free trademark search can save you £205+ in wasted filing fees.
• Choose classes wisely - Only file in classes you genuinely need.
• File online - UK IPO online filing costs less than postal applications.
• Use EUIPO's two-class discount - Filing for two classes costs only €50 more than one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to trademark a name in the UK?

UK trademark registration costs £205 for one class online, plus £60 for each additional class. There are no maintenance fees during the 10-year registration period.

Is it cheaper to file in the UK or EU?

For a single country, UK is cheaper (£205 vs €850). However, an EU trademark covers 27 countries at once, making it far better value if you need pan-European protection.