Written by Tomas Orsula
Senior Trademark Attorney
Like responding to any other type of office action in the US, responding to a trademark specimen refusal is usually free; however, occasional costs may arise.
Since January 18, 2025, the USPTO has updated its fees, replacing TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard with a single $350 per-class application fee. Additional surcharges now apply, including a $100 fee per class for missing required details, a $200 fee per class for using custom descriptions instead of pre-approved ones, and a $200 fee per class for excessive character length in descriptions. To avoid extra costs, applicants should ensure complete and accurate filings.
Are there any annual fees during the 10-year validity period?
I would like to have my trademark for my sales in Canada and also in the USA. Is it possible?
Is it possible to register a trademark with more than one owner?
What is the price of an additional trademark class in the UK?
What extra costs can occur during the trademark registration process?
How much does adding a class to my EU trademark application cost?
How does the USPTO act in case of a likelihood of confusion?
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