In Illinois, most trademark projects cost between $300 and $5,000 per filing, with a typical price near $1,500. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical trademark cost
$300 – $5,000
per filing · typical $1,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Trademark cost breakdown
- Trademark (DIY filing fee)$250 – $350typical $300
- Trademark (attorney-assisted)$1,000 – $2,500typical $1,500
- Provisional patent (attorney-prepared)$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
At a glance
- Typical range$300 – $5,000
- Unitper filing
- Cities covered50
What Trademarks and Patents costs
Trademark registration with an attorney runs $1,000–$2,500, while DIY filings start around $300. Patent costs are higher: provisional patents $1,500–$3,000, non-provisional $5,000–$15,000. Fees depend on complexity and legal help.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does a trademark cost?
USPTO filing fees are $250–$350 per class. Hiring an attorney adds $500–$2,000, bringing typical total to $1,000–$2,500.
What affects patent costs?
Complexity of the invention, prior art searches, drafting time, and attorney rates. Provisional patents are cheaper but still require professional drafting.
How can I save on IP filings?
Do preliminary searches yourself, use online filing, and consider a provisional patent for extra time. Always budget for attorney review.