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

• What’s included in each package?

  • Starter: File 1 mark + 1 class (per state) at $45 + state fee. Includes state trademark filing, certificate, initial state-level search, and coordinator/filer guidance.

  • Standard: Same filing (1 mark + 1 class) + Priority follow-up support, weekly status updates, and a 30-minute brand strategy session. Additional classes are available at +$45 each.

  • Premium: All Standard features, plus use-case support & classification strategy, and a dedicated project manager. Still priced for 1 mark + 1 class; additional classes at +$45 each.

No, each trademark package applies to one state only. If you want protection in additional states, you’ll need to purchase separate packages.

Trademark classes categorize goods or services (e.g. “clothing,” “food,” “digital services”). You choose the class that matches your brand’s offerings. If you want protection in multiple classes, you can add classes at $45 each above your base package.

We provide a free trademark search by State (non-comprehensive) powered by our team’s intellectual property and branding expertise. It gives you early insight into availability before you commit to filing.

State trademark registrations are typically much faster than USPTO filings, often processed in weeks rather than months. Exact timelines depend on the state and how quickly you provide the required information.

Every state charges its own government fee for trademark registration (generally between $30 and $150 per class). This cost is passed through and billed separately from your package price.

Absolutely. You can add more classes (for $45 each) or purchase additional state packages. When you're ready for nationwide protection, we also coordinate USPTO filings via our network of independent attorneys.

Yes, we coordinate USPTO trademark applications through independent counsel. If you decide to elevate your brand nationally, we’ll help you make that transition.

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, services, and strategic support. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or representation. Attorney services for USPTO filings are delivered by independent attorneys.

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• Choose your package (Starter, Standard, Premium).

• Complete our intake form.

• Select the class(es) for your mark.

• Proceed to checkout.

• We file your application with your state and keep you updated throughout.