Trademark Registration Application Fees

Filing Fee

The Application for Registration or filing fee applies for each class of goods or services listed. (See the International Classification of Goods and Services listed.) As of January 1, 2003, the application fee per class is $335. At least that amount must accompany the application, or the application will be denied a filing date and all the papers returned to the applicant. Fee increases, when necessary, usually take effect on October 1 of any given year. The PTO receives no taxpayer funds. The PTO's operations are supported entirely from fees paid by applicants and registrants.

Additional Fees Related to Intent-To-Use Applications

In addition to the application filing fee, applicants filing based on a bona fide intention to use a mark in commerce must submit the following fees for each class of goods or services in the application when filing:

• Amendment to Allege Use fee
• Statement of Use fee
• Request for an Extension of Time to File a Statement of Use fee

Form of Payment

All payments must be made in United States currency, by check, post office money order or certified check. Personal or business checks may be submitted. Make checks and money orders payable to: The Assistant Commissioner for Trademarks. NOTE: FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.