The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is set to increase several trademark-related fees effective January 18, 2025. Specifically, filing fees will be standardized at $350 per class of goods or services. A notable change is introducing a $100 per class penalty if insufficient information is provided with a trademark application.
Another key adjustment is that applications not utilizing the pre-approved list of goods or services in the Trademark ID Manual will incur a $200 per class fee. An extra $200 fee will also apply for every 1,000 characters of free-form text used to describe goods or services in the application.
For “intent-to-use” applications, fees for Amendments to Allege Use and Statements of Use will increase from $100 to $150 per class. Moreover, fees for various post-registration documents, including those for incontestability and renewal, will also rise.
In light of these updates, it is essential to collaborate with an experienced trademark prosecution attorney. An attorney can help determine whether pre-approved lists of goods or services are appropriate and ensure the application is complete, avoiding significant penalty fees and increased costs.
