Trademark registration costs: Necessary fees

Trademark registration costs are an important factor to consider when businesses decide to protect their trademarks. Understanding fees helps businesses proactively plan their finances and avoid unexpected expenses. This article will analyze in detail the trademark registration costs in Vietnam, along with important notes. Please refer!

Details of necessary trademark registration costs

Registering for trademark protection is a legal process to ensure the exclusive ownership and use of a trademark for businesses. This process includes application submission, examination and issuance of trademark registration certificate. Along with that are necessary expenses that businesses need to pay. Include:

State fees

State fees are mandatory fees that must be paid to the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office when carrying out trademark registration procedures. These fees are specifically regulated in Circular 263/2016/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance.

• Application fee: This is the fee that must be paid when applying for trademark protection. The current fee is 150,000 VND/application.
• Content appraisal fee: This fee is for the National Office of Intellectual Property to appraise the content of the trademark registration application. The fee is 550,000 VND/brand/group of goods and services. Content appraisal fee for the 7th product/service onwards: 120,000 VND/01 product or service.
• Search fee for trademark content appraisal: The National Office of Intellectual Property collects this fee to look up and compare registered trademarks with protected trademarks. The fee is 180,000 VND/brand/group of goods and services. Lookup fee for the 7th product and service onwards: 30,000 VND/01 product or service.
• Certification fee: After the trademark is approved for protection, businesses need to pay this fee to be granted a trademark registration certificate. The fee is 120,000 VND/brand.
• Trademark publication fee: Information about protected trademarks will be published in the Industrial Property Official Gazette. The announced fee is 120,000 VND/brand.
• Registration fee: This is the final fee to complete the trademark registration procedure. The fee is 120,000 VND/brand.

For example: Business A registers the trademark “ABC” for a group of goods and services. The total state fees that enterprise A must pay is: 150,000 + 550,000 + 180,000 + 120,000 + 120,000 + 120,000 = 1,240,000 VND.

Note:

• The above fees apply to each group of goods and services. If a business registers protection for multiple groups, the fee will be calculated according to the number of groups.
• In case the trademark has foreign elements (the applicant is a foreigner, the trademark is protected abroad), the fee will be higher.
• Customers can look up fee details at the website of the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office.

Service costs

In addition to state fees, businesses can choose to use comprehensive trademark registration services from law firms, consulting companies or intellectual property representatives. Service costs will include tasks such as:

• Consulting on choosing the right brand.
• Look up the possibility of registering for protection.
• Drafting trademark registration documents.
• Submit documents and track progress at the Intellectual Property Office.
• Answer questions and handle problems that arise during the registration process.

Advantages of using the service:

• Save time and effort for businesses.
• Limit errors during document preparation.
• Increases the likelihood of the trademark being approved for protection.
• Get professional legal support.

The cost of comprehensive trademark registration services between units often varies, depending on:

• Reputation and experience of the service provider.
• Type of brand and number of groups of goods and services.
• Additional services (translation, notarization,…).

Customers should choose a service provider that is reputable, experienced and transparent about costs.

Factors affecting the total trademark registration costs

The total trademark registration costs are not fixed but depend on many different factors. Here are some key factors:

• Type of trademark: Letter trademarks often cost less than picture trademarks or combination trademarks.
• Number of groups of goods and services: Registration costs increase with the number of groups of goods and services that the business wants to protect.
• Filing method: Filing online often has lower costs than filing in person or through an intellectual property representative.
• Applicant nationality: Foreign businesses often have to pay higher fees than domestic businesses.
• Using trademark registration service: Costs will increase if businesses use a comprehensive trademark registration service.

Important notes about trademark registration costs

• Trademark search costs: Before registering, businesses should search for trademarks to avoid duplication or similarity with protected trademarks. Search costs usually range from 500,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND.
• Trademark renewal costs: Trademark registration certificate is valid for 10 years. After this time, businesses need to submit an application and fee to renew. The current renewal fee is 540,000 VND/brand/group of goods and services.
• Incurred costs: During the registration process, costs may arise such as translation fees, notarization fees, complaint fees, disputes,… Businesses need to budget for these cases.

Full package trademark registration service at Long Phan

Long Phan provides professional, comprehensive trademark registration services, helping customers save time, costs and ensure legal rights. Long Phan’s team of experienced experts will advise and support customers throughout the trademark registration process.

Long Phan’s services include:

• Consulting on conditions and procedures for registration of protection before registering a trademark;
• Look up trademarks and evaluate the possibility of protection;
• Drafting and submitting trademark registration applications;
• Handle problems that arise during the registration process;
• Receive diplomas to hand over to customers and provide post-licensing support.

Long Phan is committed to providing quality, effective and reputable services at a reasonable cost.

Registering a trademark is an important step to protect your brand and develop a sustainable business. Customers need to carefully study the costs and choose a plan that suits their needs and financial ability. For detailed advice on trademark registration costs, please contact hotline 0906735386. Thank you.