A state trademark protects your brand name, logo, or slogan within your state. It prevents other businesses in your state from using your mark and gives you legal standing if conflicts arise.

• State trademark: A state trademark registration is issued by your state’s trademark office and protects your mark inside that state only. It’s ideal if you operate locally and use your mark within one state. A state registration doesn’t provide nationwide rights and doesn’t allow the ® symbol, use TM/SM unless and until you obtain a federal registration. The State Trademark approval is typically faster and more affordable.

• USPTO trademark: Protects your brand nationwide but is more expensive and can take months to process.
  Most businesses start with a state trademark and expand federally as they grow.

• Faster approval (often processed in weeks, not months.)

• Lower cost (no $1,000+ upfront fees)

• Builds credibility with customers, investors, and distributors

• Provides a strong foundation for future USPTO registration

• Starter: 1 mark, 1 class (per state) plus applicable state fee.

• Standard: 1 mark, 2 classes (per state) plus applicable state fee.

• Premium: 1 mark, 3 classes (per state) plus applicable state fee.
  Standard and Premium packages include support and a dedicated project manager to guide you through the process when you select the Premium package.

No. Each trademark package applies to one state only. If you plan to register your trademark in multiple states, you will need to purchase additional packages.

Our sales team can guide you through the intake process and provide a customized quote for multi-state filings.

Trademark classes are categories of goods or services. For example, clothing is one class, while food products are another. Choosing the right class ensures your brand is protected in your industry.

We offer a free Trademark search backed by our team’s expertise in intellectual property and branding. This helps confirm if your mark is available before filing.

State trademark approvals are typically much faster than USPTO filings, often processed in weeks. Exact timelines vary by state and how soon you provide the notarized legal applications.

Each state charges a separate government filing fee, which varies (usually between $30-$150 per class). DancaPath will charge the government filing fees once the notarized legal documents are returned to us.

Yes! You can always upgrade to protect additional classes or move toward a USPTO federal trademark once your brand expands.

Yes. We coordinate USPTO trademark applications with our network of licensed U.S. trademark attorneys. Email legal@dancapath.com.

Our Account Managers will reach out within 1–2 business days to begin the intake process.

Note: DancaPath is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; attorney services are provided by independent counsel.

No. DancaPath provides software and business services, not legal advice. We are not a law firm or attorney referral service.

Yes. All client information is protected under our Privacy Policy. We value confidentiality and never share your data without permission.

Simply:

1. Complete the intake form

2. Select your package (Starter, Standard, or Premium)

3. Provide your class of goods/services

4. Checkout securely

5. We file your trademark with your state and keep you updated