The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced trademark fee changes effective January 18, 2025. These adjustments are part of the agency’s ongoing effort to align revenue with operational costs and support its strategic goals. Key changes include increased fees for trademark applications, renewals, and various post-registration filings.
For some categories of services, this is the first agency fee increment since 2022.
In sum:
| Fee description | Current fee | New fee |
|---|---|---|
| TEAS Standard application | $350 | n/a |
| TEAS Plus application | $250 | n/a |
| Base application (Sections 1 and 44), per class | n/a | $350 |
| Application fee filed with WIPO (Section 66(a)), per class | $500 | $600 |
| Subsequent designation fee filed with WIPO (Section 66(a)), per class | $500 | $600 |
| Fee description | Current fee | New fee |
|---|---|---|
| Section 9 registration renewal application, per class | $300 | $325 |
| Section 8 declaration, per class | $225 | $325 |
| Section 15 declaration, per class | $200 | $250 |
| Section 71 declaration, per class | $225 | $325 |
| Renewal fee filed at WIPO | $300 | $325 |
| Fee description | Current fee | New fee |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment to allege use (AAU), per class | $100 | $150 |
| Statement of use (SOU), per class | $100 | $150 |
You may access the final rule by visiting the following website: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-26644
