| United States |
The trademark filing process in the United States involves submitting an application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It includes a comprehensive search, examination, and publication period.
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- A clear and unique trademark
- A specimen showing the trademark's use in commerce
- Payment of application fees
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- Application filing fee: $250-$350 per class
- Attorney fees (if applicable)
- Maintenance fees
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Typically 8-12 months for initial processing. Full registration can take several years.
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| United Kingdom |
Trademark registration in the UK is managed by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). It involves a review of the application and a publication period.
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- A distinct and non-descriptive trademark
- Specification of goods and services
- Payment of application fees
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- Application filing fee: £170-£370
- Renewal fees
- Additional fees for specific services
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Approximately 3-4 months for initial processing.
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| China |
Trademark registration in China is managed by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). It involves a review, examination, and publication period.
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- A unique and non-generic trademark
- Detailed list of goods/services
- Payment of application fees
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- Application filing fee: CNY 300-1,000 per class
- Maintenance fees
- Fees for opposition and appeals
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Around 12-18 months for initial processing.
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| India |
Trademark registration in India is managed by the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM). It involves examination and publication stages.
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- Unique trademark
- Specification of goods/services
- Payment of application fees
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- Application filing fee: INR 4,500-10,000 per class
- Renewal fees
- Fees for opposition and appeals
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Approximately 12-18 months for initial processing.
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| Canada |
Trademark registration in Canada is managed by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). It involves a review and examination process.
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- A distinctive trademark
- Specification of goods/services
- Payment of application fees
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- Application filing fee: CAD 330 per class
- Renewal fees
- Fees for expedited processing
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Approximately 18-24 months for initial processing.
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| Australia |
Trademark registration in Australia is managed by the Australian Government's Intellectual Property Office (IP Australia). It involves examination and publication stages.
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- Unique trademark
- Specification of goods/services
- Payment of application fees
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- Application filing fee: AUD 250-400 per class
- Renewal fees
- Fees for expedited processing
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Approximately 7-12 months for initial processing.
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| Germany |
Trademark registration in Germany is managed by the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA). It involves examination and publication stages.
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- Unique trademark
- Specification of goods/services
- Payment of application fees
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- Application filing fee: €300-€400 per class
- Renewal fees
- Fees for expedited processing
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Approximately 3-4 months for initial processing.
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| Japan |
Trademark registration in Japan is managed by the Japan Patent Office (JPO). It involves examination and publication stages.
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- Unique trademark
- Specification of goods/services
- Payment of application fees
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- Application filing fee: ¥26,000-¥32,000 per class
- Renewal fees
- Fees for expedited processing
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Approximately 7-9 months for initial processing.
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