Trademark is the basis for brand identification and marketing for enterprises and individuals, and is an important form of intellectual property rights. In the United States, trademark registration is completed through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and a certain fee is required. So, how much does it cost to register a trademark in the United States? What fees do you need to pay? Today, we will answer them one by one.
1. Registration fee.
1. Trademark registration application fee: The fee required to apply for trademark registration is the basic registration fee, which is non-refundable. The trademark registration application fee is calculated based on the category of trademark application. Currently, the U.S. trademark registration fees are charged as follows:
Category.
Category 1 (covering general items and services): $225/category.
Class 2 (covers liquid and gaseous fuels and other chemicals): $225/category.
2. Trademark registration certificate fee: The trademark registration certificate is an important document for the protection and marketing of trademark registration. Trademark applicants need to pay an additional registration certificate fee. Currently, the fee for a U.S. trademark registration certificate is US$100.
3. Other fees: Other fees that may arise during the trademark application process include preemptive right declaration fees, opposition application fees, response fees, renewal fees, etc. Specific charging standards can be found on the USPTO official website.
The fees are different for different applicants. When applying for a U.S. trademark, you may be able to enjoy the patent office’s fee reduction standards if you meet the following conditions:
① Full-time students, researchers, members of non-profit organizations, etc. are eligible to be exempted from paying part of the fee.
② Individual engineers and entrepreneurs with small business operations and annual sales of less than US$1 million can receive an 80% reduction in fees.
2. Trademark protection period and other fees.
After a trademark is registered, the owner of the trademark rights needs to pay a renewal fee within 10 years to maintain the effective registration of the trademark. If not renewed on time, the trademark rights will expire. Currently, the standard US trademark renewal fee is US$300 per category. In addition, during the trademark registration process, trademark applicants may also need to pay other fees such as certification fees and document request fees. Therefore, before applying for a trademark, you need to understand the relevant fees in advance and make full preparations to avoid unnecessary trouble caused by lack of funds.
US trademark registration fees include registration application fees, registration certificate fees and other related fees. The standard of trademark registration fees is determined according to the classification of the trademark. The trademark renewal fee is a fee that needs to be paid within 10 years after the trademark registration is completed. Paying the renewal fee can ensure that your trademark can maintain a valid registration status. Before applying for a trademark in the United States, you need to understand and plan all expenses in advance for better trademark registration and protection. During the trademark registration process, you also need to carefully read the USPTO official guidance and terms to increase the success rate of registration. In addition, if they meet the conditions, enterprises or individuals can also enjoy the patent office’s fee reduction standards, reducing the burden of registration fees and providing better protection for trademark protection.
In short, trademark registration fees are essential in promoting the company’s brand and use of trademarks. It is necessary to understand the relevant fee regulations and be fully prepared to provide sufficient financial guarantee for trademark protection.