European Union Trademark Registration
Basic Fees (One mark one class)Search: USD 200 Application: USD 1,530 Registration: USD 200
Unless otherwise indicated, European Union Trademark Registration stated in this quotation refers to trademark registrations in accordance with the European Union trademark is Decree (EC) No. 40/94 of the Council. All fees in this quotation are valid until 30 September 2023.
The legal basis of European
Union’s trademark is Decree (EC) No. 40/94 of the Council. European Union is a
member of the Paris Convention and the Madrid Union. European Union adopts
first-to-file basis for trademark protection. Trademark registration is valid
for 10 years from the date of application and could be renewed for 10 years
before the expiry date.
The EUIPO will not issue paper Certificate of Registration for the registrations, only an electronic Certificate of Registration will be issued.
|
Service |
Fees (USD) |
|
Word mark search (optional) |
200 |
|
Application (6 items) - First class - Second class - Third class - Each further class |
1,530 390 500 520 |
|
Registration |
200 |
*The EUIPO will not issue paper Certificate of Registration for the registrations, only an electronic Certificate of Registration will be issued.
The
fees cover the following services:-
(1) Conduct 1-time preliminary identical search
for word mark – without report;
(2) Analysis the registrability of the mark;
(3) Classify the goods/services;
(4) Translate the goods/services into the
specified language (first 20 items at no cost);
(5) Country-specific adaptation and conversion of
goods/services designation where applicable (first 20 items at no cost).
Notes:
(1) All fees are exclusive of bank charges, priority
claim, notarization or legalization fees, courier fees (mailing of Power of
Attorney or Certificate of Registration) and taxes, if any.
(2) The fees quoted above apply only to trademark
applications which are unrejected, unopposed and proceed without any
complications. If the application is being rejected or opposed or complication
is incurred, we can help to respond and our fees will be quoted upon request.
| (1) |
A completed trademark search/registration order form. |
| (2) |
A soft copy of the trademark in JPEG format. |
| (3) | A priority document when priority is claimed (extra charge will be charged for filing priority claim documents). |
| (1) | Kaizen acknowledges the information including the specimens of mark, its goods/services and registration details, then provides the latest quotation, preliminary advice and classifies your goods/services; |
| (2) | After the quotation has been confirmed, client will be required to complete our Trademark Search/ Registration Order Form and send it back to Kaizen by email, fax or post; |
| (3) | Once receipt of the payment for pre-filing search, Kaizen will conduct the pre-filing search (if requested). The search report will be sent to client within 15 working days (based on the duration of the official search); |
| (4) | Client could refer to our analysis and suggestion in the search report and decide whether to file the application. Kaizen will file trademark application to the EUIPO upon receipt of your payment and instruction; |
| (5) |
The EUIPO will conduct a search of the trademarks records to see if the same or similar trademark has already been registered or been applied for by another trader in the same or similar class. They will also see if the trademark satisfies the registration requirements laid down in the Trade Marks Ordinance. If the requirements for registration are not met, the Examiner will object to the mark; |
| (6) | Once your trademark has been accepted for registration, it will be published on the Community Trademark Bulletin; |
| (7) |
If no objection by a third party, a registration certificate will be issued by the EUIPO. We will review and send the certificate to you. |
Payment Term and Payment Method
Our fees for each stage of an application are to be invoiced and settled before the commencement of each stage of service. If a China or Taiwan Value-Added Tax invoice is required, 7.5% or 5% additional charge will be incurred.We currently accept cheque, cash, TT and credit card through Paypal (5% additional charge will incur for paypal). Please click here for payment methods.
Refund Policy
In any case you pay us our fees for all three stages of an application, and the search result indicates that there is an identical mark already in the register, the application for filing should not be proceeded, the fees for services not performed, i.e., filing for application and issuing of certificate of registration will be refunded, after deducting bank wiring charge.
