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What is the cost of trademark renewal?

Senior Trademark Attorney

The cost of trademark renewal is determined by the jurisdiction and the number of classes being renewed. Government fees vary by IP office; most charge per class, and the fee is paid directly to the office at the time of filing the renewal application.

If a legal representative handles the renewal, their service fee is added on top of the government fee. There is no separate assessment or examination at renewal; the fee covers the administrative processing of the renewal only.

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