State Trademark Registration in Indiana

Register your business name, logo, or slogan with the Indiana Secretary of State for $10 — faster and cheaper than a federal application. Note: state registration only protects you within Indiana; most businesses eventually want federal USPTO protection for nationwide coverage.

Quick Facts

Indiana Filing Fee$10
Filed WithIndiana Secretary of State
Protection ScopeIndiana only
Federal (USPTO)$250–$350/class
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State vs. Federal — Which Do You Actually Need?

A Indiana state trademark is quick and inexpensive ($10, usually approved within weeks), but it only protects your mark within Indiana's borders. A federal USPTO trademark costs more ($250–$350 per class) and takes longer, but protects you nationwide and gives you the right to use the ® symbol. Many businesses register at the state level first for fast, affordable protection, then add federal registration once they're operating beyond Indiana.

How State Trademark Registration Works in Indiana

1

Trademark Search

We search the Indiana Secretary of State's existing trademark database to confirm your name, logo, or slogan is not already registered by someone else in Indiana.

2

Prepare and File the Application

We prepare your application — including a drawing of your mark and the classification of goods or services — and file it with the Indiana Secretary of State for $10.

3

Receive Your Registration

State trademark registration is typically approved within a few weeks — far faster than the months-to-years timeline for a federal USPTO application.

4

Consider Federal Protection Next

If you plan to operate outside Indiana, or want the strongest possible protection, we can also file your federal USPTO trademark application — the state registration doesn't block this, and often strengthens your federal filing.

Protect Your Brand in Indiana

Fast, affordable state trademark registration — with federal protection available when you're ready.