The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is rolling out important changes to trademark fees starting January 18, 2025. These updates aim to enhance the efficiency of the trademark system and ensure that fees reflect the costs of services provided. As a business owner, influencer, or startup founder, it’s essential to understand how these changes might affect your plans to secure a trademark for your brand.
Key Fee Adjustments to Note
Trademark Application Fees
The USPTO is merging the previous TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard applications into one base application fee of $350 per class for applications under Sections 1 and 44.
Additional fees apply for incomplete applications or custom identifications of goods and services:
$100 per class for insufficient information.
$200 per class for using custom free-form descriptions instead of standard goods/services from the Trademark ID Manual.
$200 per class for exceeding 1,000 characters in custom goods/services descriptions.
Post-Registration Maintenance Fees
Filing a Section 9 registration renewal application will now cost $525 per class.
Intent-to-Use Applications
The fee for filing an Amendment to Allege Use (AAU) or Statement of Use (SOU) will increase to $150 per class.
Extensions of time to file a Statement of Use will increase to $125 per class.
Petitions and Letters of Protest
Certain petitions and letters of protest will see adjusted fees to reflect processing costs.
What Does This Mean for You?
If you’re planning to apply for a trademark or maintain an existing registration, these new fees could impact your budget. With the updated structure, it’s more critical than ever to ensure your trademark application is accurate and complete to avoid costly fees and delays.
How Shannon Davis Legal Can Help
Navigating the complexities of trademark applications and post-registration requirements can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Shannon Davis Legal, we specialize in trademark registration services tailored to protect your brand and help you stand out in today’s competitive marketplace.
Let us handle the legal details so you can focus on growing your business. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and secure your trademark before the 2025 fee changes take effect!
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