CorpNet vs File.Business: trademark registration
Choosing between CorpNet and File.Business for trademark registration? Here's the honest comparison. CorpNet typically charges $99 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee and uses transparent pass-through state fees.
Trademark Registration comparison at a glance
| Item | CorpNet | File.Business |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level price | $99 | $0 |
| Trademark Registration service fee | $99+ | $0 |
| RA renewal fee (year 2+) | $159/yr | $99/yr |
| Penalty-free guarantee | No | Yes |
| Compliance calendar | Partial / add-on | Included with Pro |
| SOC 2 certified | Varies | Yes (Type II) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2017 |
Where CorpNet wins
Compliance focus, business license research.
Where File.Business wins
- Lower total cost. Dated ui, smaller scale adds up over years.
- Modern platform. Mobile app, public API, document vault, integrations built in.
- Penalty-free guarantee. If we miss a state deadline, we cover the late fee.
- Trademark Registration included on Pro. We do not bill trademark registration separately.
- $0 service fee always. The state fee is your only formation cost.
3-year total cost (sample comparison)
For a single-state LLC over 3 years (formation + 2 RA renewals + annual reports):
- CorpNet: $517 (entry-level + 2 RA renewals + state fees)
- File.Business: $298 (RA free year 1, $99/yr after + state fees)
- You save: $219 over 3 years
Migration playbook: switch from CorpNet to File.Business
We make the switch easy. Steps:
- Sign up for File.Business and choose your service plan.
- We file a change of registered agent with your state (free in year 1).
- We pull your filings from CorpNet and add them to your document vault.
- Your compliance calendar starts tracking deadlines automatically.
- Cancel your CorpNet subscription with the cost savings.
FAQ: CorpNet vs File.Business for trademark registration
Is File.Business cheaper than CorpNet for trademark registration?
Yes. CorpNet typically charges $99 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. We charge $0 service fee and $99/year RA after year 1.
Can I switch from CorpNet to File.Business mid-year?
Yes. We file a change of registered agent for your entity and import your existing records. No interruption to your business.
Does CorpNet have anything File.Business does not?
Compliance focus, business license research. We address these gaps through our partner network.
What is the catch with $0 formation at File.Business?
No catch. We make money on optional add-ons (banking referral fees, partner attorney referrals, premium tiers) which you do not need to use to get value.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Trademark Monitoring
RecommendedWe watch for infringing applications and notify you within 24 hours.
Office Action Response
If the USPTO refuses, we draft a professional response.
Trademark Renewal Tracking
USPTO renewals every 5 and 10 years - we never let one lapse.
Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.
Trust you can verify
SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.
A compliance partner, not a transaction
Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.
Premium experience competitors cannot match
Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state or federal filings. Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state filings.