Chinese Trademark Application Costs 2025 Version

Trademark registration in China involves both official fees and attorney fees. Understanding these costs is crucial for effective budget planning.

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Official Fees

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has set the following official fees (Currency: CNY. Click here to check the currency rates):

Service	Paper Filing (per class)	Electronic Filing (per class)
出願 (including search, examination, and registration)	300 (plus CNY 30 for each additional good over 10)	270 (plus CNY 27 for each additional good over 10)
Re-issuing Certificate	500	450
Assignment Registration	500	450
Renewal (every 10 years)	500	450
Late Renewal (within 6 months after expiration)	250	225
Reexamination (e.g., rejection, opposition, invalidation)	750	675
Name/Address Change Registration	150	0
Opposition (within 3-month publication period)	500	450
Cancellation (for 3-year non-use)	500	450
License Registration	150	135

Note: The above fees are sourced from CNIPA’s official website.

Click here to download the fee schedule.

Attorney Fees

Engaging a Chinese trademark agent typically incurs attorney fees ranging from CNY 1,000 to CNY 3,000 per class, depending on the agency’s expertise and services offered.

Payment Methods

If you have appointed an agent, all official fees should be paid through them.

Deadlines

Application Fees: Must be paid within 7 days of receiving the payment notice from CNIPA.
Renewal Fees: Trademarks are valid for 10 years. Renewal fees should be paid within 12 months before expiration. If missed, a grace period of 6 months is available with additional late fees of CNY 250.

Refund Policy

Once fees are paid as per the payment notice, CNIPA generally does not offer refunds.

Cost-Saving Tips

Strategic Class Selection: Identify necessary and potential products or services you need, to avoid wasting money on unnecessary classes and being squatted by others.
Preliminary Trademark Search: Employ a reputable agency to conduct searches to prevent rejections due to existing trademarks.
Timely Renewals: Renew within the specified period to avoid additional late fees.

International Fee Comparison

China’s trademark application fees are relatively economical compared to other jurisdictions:

United States: Starting at US$350 per class.
European Union: Starting at EUR 850 per class.
China: CNY 300 per class, offering VERY cost-effective access to a market of over 1.4 billion people inside a second-largest economy.

Further Information

Read more about Patent Fees Schedule in China 2024

If you have further questions about trademark fees, feel free to contact us at contact@gbaiplawyer.com.