Back to Cost of trademark registration

Are there any maintenance fees for a trademark?

Senior Trademark Attorney

No annual maintenance fee is required in most jurisdictions during the 10-year validity period. The only scheduled cost after registration is the renewal fee due every 10 years.

The US is an exception, since a Declaration of Use must be filed and a fee paid between the 5th and 6th year after registration, confirming the trademark is still in active commercial use. Failure to file results in automatic cancellation.

Related questions

From Kimono, through #KimOhNo, to Skims: A branding nightmare for Kim Kardashian

#KimOhNo became a symbol of the backlash to Kim Kardashian’s attempt to register a trademark for her new line of shape wear, Kimono.

Words to avoid when choosing a trademark

Your trademark is the face your brand. Trademark registration helps your customers to identify the goods and services you offer and differentiate them from the ones offered by your competitors. It is then essential to make sure that your trademark is distinct and recognisable enough to represent your brand.

Stories of our clients: Scramble

”Imagine what kind of startup performance we would see with founders spending 5% of their time on fundraising instead of 50%?” Scramble, founded by Kamil Kurmakayev, presents an elegant solution for startups’ fundraising needs and it is our pleasure to protect this brand that helps others.