2025 USPTO Trademark Fee Changes

Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will implement changes to its trademark fee structure. These adjustments seek to align government fees with the actual costs of trademark services and to facilitate the efficient administration of the trademark system.

Implications for Trademark Clients

• Filing Fees Based on Character Count, Not Just Classes: One of the most notable changes to the USPTO trademark filing fees is the introduction of a $200 surcharge for every additional 1,000 characters (including punctuation and spaces) beyond the initial 1,000 characters. This fee applies when applicants opt to use the free-form text box to provide identifications, emphasizing the importance of concise drafting.