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Are there any follow-up fees I should know about when registering a trademark?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

Yes. Beyond the initial filing fee, two situations can give rise to additional costs during the registration process.

If the IP office raises an objection (office action), responding requires legal work at additional cost. If a third party opposes the application during the publication period, defending or settling the opposition involves further legal fees. In both cases, proceeding is optional; the application can be abandoned, though all fees paid to that point are lost.

After registration, the only scheduled cost is the renewal fee due every 10 years. In the US, an additional Declaration of Use must be filed between the 5th and 6th year after registration.

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