Protect your Brand with the #1 State-level Trademark Services in the U.S.
Get exclusive rights to your
business name, logo, and slogan in your state.
We handle the process, so you don’t have to.
3 Simple & Seamless Steps
1
Begin with a Few Questions
No matter your level of experience, we make the process simple. Fill out our short Digital Form, and our trademark specialists will guide you through the next steps.
2
Trademark Search
We offer a free basic state trademark search to check the availability of your business name, logo, or slogan. If a more in-depth review is needed, our specialists will conduct a comprehensive search to identify potential conflicts.3
Application Filing
After completing your application, our team files it directly with your state to secure legal protection for your brand, logo, or slogan.
Affordable State Trademark Services
Fast, compliant state protection today, then nationwide USPTO
STARTER
$180
1 mark, 1 class (per state)
+ Applicable State Fee
Includes:
State trademark filing (per class).
State trademark certificate.
Initial state trademark search.
Coordinator and filing guidance.
Popular
STANDARD
$350
1 mark, 2 classes (per state)
+ Applicable State Fee
Includes STARTER PLAN +
Brand strategy session (30 min).
Weekly progress status.
Priority handling.
PREMIUM
$480
1 mark, 3 classes (per state)
+ Applicable State Fee
Includes STANDARD PLAN +
Use-case support & classification strategy.
Dedicated project manager.
Full Trademark Protection
Protect your business brand, product brand, logo, and slogan in the state where you operate.
Trademark Monitoring
Our monitoring service helps safeguard your brand by detecting potential misuse or infringement of your registered trademark at the state level.
Easy Renewal and Transfer
Maintain the validity of your trademark after expiration and transfer your state trademark rights to another entity legally.
Free Trademark Search
Our free trademark search goes beyond a simple lookup. With our expertise in intellectual property and branding, we help you verify availability and position your brand for success before filing.
Why Start Registering Your Brand
in your State Before USPTO?
Lower Cost to Start
State trademarks are a cost-effective alternative to USPTO filings. Ideal for small businesses and startups, you can secure brand protection without paying $1,000+ upfront.
Prepare for Federal Protection
Start local, grow national. A state trademark gives you a strong foundation to later upgrade to a USPTO registration. Your state filing and business use serve as proof, helping you strengthen your federal application when your brand expands nationwide.
Faster Approval
State trademark applications are processed much faster than USPTO filings, which often take 8–12 months. Secure protection right where your brand is marketed, giving you peace of mind as you grow, test, and build your business.
Local Protection
If your business operates in a single state, a state trademark gives you exclusive rights within that market.
No other company in your state can legally use your brand name, logo, or slogan, keeping your identity safe from local competitors.
Build Brand Legitimacy
A registered state trademark shows customers, investors, and partners that you’re serious about your brand. It adds credibility and trust when pitching to retailers, buyers, or distributors giving you a competitive edge.
Trust-Building
With DancaPath, you don’t go through the process alone. A dedicated project manager supports you from filing your state trademark to monitoring its use, ensuring you’re ready when it’s time to expand federally (USPTO).