USPTO Increased Trademark Fees as of January 2021

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) adjusted certain trademark fees as of January 2, 2021.

The trademark fee adjustments include increases in trademark application filing fees, post-registration fees, petition fees, and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) fees, and a new fee for letters of protest.

The chart below shows the trademark fixed-fee services that SRH Law offers and how the USPTO increases will impact these fees as of January 2, 2021:

TRADEMARK SERVICES FIXED FEES

Last Updated: January 2, 2021

SERVICE	DUNKIEL SAUNDERS FEESi	2021 3rd PARTY FEESii
PRE-APPLICATION SEARCHES
Knockout Search	$500 for 1 class $200/add’l class
Clearance Search	$1600-2000	Search Report: Approx. $500- $750
*APPLICATIONSiii***
Actual Use Application	$700 for 1 class $250/add’l class	USPTO Fees: $250 to $350/class
Intent-to-Use (ITU) Application	$400	USPTO Fees: $250 to $350/class
ITU App: Allegation / Statement of Use (SOU)	$400 for 1 class $250/add’l class	USPTO Fees: $100/class
ITU App: Request for Extension of Time for SOU	$200/request	USPTO Fees: $125/class

SERVICE	DUNKIEL SAUNDERS FEESi	2021 3rd PARTY FEESii
Divisional Trademark Application	$350	USPTO Fees: $100
Application Based on Foreign Trademark (§66(a))	$600	USPTO Fees: $500/class
Madrid Protocol Application (International Registration)	$750	USPTO Fees: $100-$150/class Int’l Fees: Vary iv
EXAMINATION
Post-Application Processing, Docketing	$200
Office Action Response	TBD
REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE
Registration Processing and Docketing	$200
Initial Renewal (6-year Anniversary of Registration):
§8 Declaration of Use/ Excusable Nonuse (or §71 Affidavit)	$600 for 1 class $250/add’l class	USPTO Fees: $225/class
Combined Filing: §8 Declaration (or §71 Affidavit) and §15 Declaration of Incontestability	$700 for 1 class $300/add’l class	USPTO Fees: $425/class
Request to delete goods/services per class after §8 or §71 declaration, but before accepted	$400	USPTO Fees: $250/class
Combined Filing: §8 Declaration (or §71 Affidavit) and §9 Renewal	$700 for 1 class $300/add’l class	USPTO Fees: $525/class

SERVICE	DUNKIEL SAUNDERS FEESi	2021 3rd PARTY FEESii
Optional Post-Registration Filing:
§15 Declaration of Incontestability	$600 for 1 class $250/add’l class	USPTO Fees: $200/class
OTHER SERVICES
U.S. Customs Recordation	$150	CBP Fees: $190/class
Trademark Assignment	$200	USPTO Fees: $40
Grace Period Late Fees		USPTO Fees: $100

i SRH Law’ Fees are provided as of the “Last Updated” date. We reserve the right to adjust Fees if there are extenuating circumstances. Dunkiel Saunders’ Fees do not include Third Party Fees.
ii Third Party Fees may be subject to adjustment.
iii The Application section does not include applications for collective or certification marks. Please contact SRH Law for estimated fee information.
iv International registration fees vary based on the number of classes, designated countries, and other factors. The WIPO website provides a schedule of international fees and a fee calculator.

For a complete listing of the USPTO’s January 2, 2021 fee increases, please see the USPTO’s Summary of FY 2021 Final Trademark Rules.

If you have any questions about USPTO fees and how the January 2, 2021 fee adjustments may impact you or your business, please contact us by email or call us at your convenience. Email IP attorney Liz Kleinberg or directly at 802-860-1003 x 122, or email IP attorney Shawn Gordon can be reached directly at 802-860-1003 x 121.

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