The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced changes to its trademark fees, effective January 18, 2025, which will result in significant increases to filing costs for new applications and standard fee increases across other required filings.. Moving forward, all trademark applications filed with the USPTO will have a single "base application" fee of $350.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced new trademark fees for 2025. ... up from the previous $100 fee. Filing an amendment to allege use will increase to $250 per class.
The USPTO will increase patent and trademark fees in January 2025. Learn about key changes, strategies to minimize costs, and important filing deadlines ... A $350 application filing fee per class ...
The fee for filing a trademark application under Section 66(a) (“Madrid”) of the Trademark Act will be $600 per class – up from $500 per class. This is considered by the USPTO as “a level that corresponds with what Madrid applicants would expect to pay, on average, if filing directly under the base application and surcharge system.”
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will implement a new fee schedule this month, introducing significant changes across all fee categories, including initial trademark application filing fees. Currently, trademark application filing fees are $250 for applications filed using descriptions from the USPTO’s identification manual or $350 for those filed “off the menu” with ...
The changes go beyond a simple fee update. The USPTO is introducing a new “Base Application” fee structure with potential surcharges based on how the application is prepared. Key Points About the Base Application: The standard filing fee remains $350 per class. Additional fees to watch for: Not using the ID Manual: $200 per class.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently announced significant updates to its trademark application process and fee structure. Effective February 18, 2025, these changes impact both domestic and international trademark applicants. This blog shares key updates and insights on trademark protection.
The 2025 fee increases underscore the importance of early preparation and diligence when filing trademark applications. By submitting applications before the January 18, 2025, deadline and carefully following USPTO guidelines, applicants can minimize expenses and streamline the registration process.
Aligning fees with the full cost of trademark services; Setting fees to facilitate the effective administration of the trademark system; Offering application processing options; Fee changes. This final rule sets or adjusts 28 trademark fees. The changes become effective on January 18, 2025 for fees paid to the USPTO, and on February 18, 2025 ...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made significant changes to application requirements and trademark filing fees, starting January 18, 2025. These changes include an increase in filing fees that will affect both new trademark applications and existing registrations. Notably, the USPTO is eliminating the two-tier trademark filing system — TEAS Plus ($250 filing fee) […]
The fee for a petition to the director will increase from $250 to $400. The fee for a petition to revive an application will increase from $150 to $250. The fee for filing a letter of protest will increase from $50 to $150. Intent-to-Use Fees. The USPTO has not changed its amendment to allege use and statement of use fees since 2002.
The USPTO's new trademark fees are designed to address increased operating costs and examination times and will impact many routine trademark proceedings. ... Filing a statement of use will now cost $150 per class, up from the previous $100 fee. Filing an amendment to allege use will increase to $250 per class.
Fees for certain trademark filings at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will increase on January 18, 2025. Trademark owners may want to file new applications and maintain and renew current registrations before the new rates come into effect.
New USPTO Trademark Gov. Filing Fee Schedule. The current trademark application system offers two options: TEAS Plus, with a filing fee of $250 per international class, and TEAS Standard, with a fee of $350 per class. These will be replaced with a unified application form for filings under Sections 1 and 44 of the Trademark Act, with the ...
The USPTO last increased existing fees and introduced some new fees in 2021. It published its final rule-making on trademark fees on November 18, 2024. The most significant changes are highlighted below. Filing Fees for New Trademark Applications under Section 1(a), 1(b), 44(d), and 44(e) The USPTO is eliminating its current two-tiered ...
If our systems are unavailable, see Filing Patent documents during an outage or Filing PTAB documents during an outage for alternative methods to file and pay fees. Trademark fees. You must pay trademark fees with the Financial Manager online fee payment management tool. We don’t accept fees by fax or regular mail except in certain ...
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed significant changes to trademark fees for fiscal year 2025. ... Trademark Filing Application Fees. Direct Filing Application Fees: Current: Proposed: Pre-approved ID filing fee per class: $250: $350: Free-form ID filing fee per class: $350: $550: Proposed Surcharge Fees for ...