Protect your South Carolina brand name, logo, or slogan nationwide. SecureMark USA handles your entire USPTO trademark filing — from comprehensive search to registration certificate — starting at $99 + USPTO fees.
Start My South Carolina Trademark →South Carolina has fast-growing Charleston and Greenville metros and a strong tourism sector driving rising business formation. Common-law rights offer only limited, local protection. A federal registration delivers powerful advantages:
Protection in all 50 states — not just South Carolina.
A USPTO certificate is public notice of ownership and shifts the burden of proof to challengers.
Signal credibility and deter infringers.
Registered owners may recover statutory and treble damages.
| Factor | South Carolina State Trademark | Federal USPTO Trademark |
|---|---|---|
| Where it protects you | Within South Carolina only | All 50 U.S. states |
| Filed with | South Carolina Secretary of State | U.S. Patent & Trademark Office |
| ® symbol rights | No | Yes |
| Best for | Local, South Carolina-only businesses | Brands that grow beyond one state |
Tell us your brand and what you sell.
USPTO, state, and common-law conflict check.
Correct class, same-day filing available.
Flat-fee pricing — plans from $99 + the $350-per-class USPTO fee.
View Plans & Pricing →We help businesses statewide — from Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, and Myrtle Beach — register and protect their trademarks.
SecureMark USA's service starts at $99, plus the USPTO government fee of $350 per class. A separate, lower-cost South Carolina state registration is available through the South Carolina Secretary of State, but it only protects you within South Carolina.
For most businesses, a federal USPTO trademark is better because it protects your brand in all 50 states. A South Carolina state trademark only covers use within South Carolina and is best for strictly local businesses.
Filing can be same day, but USPTO examination and registration typically take several months. SecureMark USA monitors your application and updates you throughout.
U.S.-domiciled applicants are not required to use an attorney. SecureMark USA provides expert filing support and is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Brand names, logos, slogans, and other identifiers that distinguish your goods or services. We run a comprehensive search first to confirm availability.
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