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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) 美國商標註冊
A. Costs Estimate For Trade Marks Application in USA美國商標註冊申請費用 (for one trade mark per class & for simple straightforward application) (Prevailing exchange rate of USD t o HKD is USD 1= HKD 7.7, rounded up to nearest HKD dollar) HKD USD
Ⅰ。SEARCH 查詢(Optional 非必須的) Availability Search (One mark one class): 綜合的查詢及報告(一個商標一個類別) a)On-line Availability Search (Optional but recommended) $3,000 $390 b) Words search 字形查詢 $5,000 $650 c) Logo search-圖案查詢 $5,500 $714 申請前查詢的作用是找出類似或相同並對申請有影響的已申請/註冊的商標。 此費用包括在商標註冊署進行商標查詢、分析和報告查詢結果以及提供建議。
Multi-class search-each additional class of the same mark 每多一個類別收費 $600 $78
Fees consists of conducting the search at the Patent & Trade Mark Office, reviewing and reporting the search results with advice on registration.
(Full U.S. and Canadian search include USPTO data base, common law, state, domain names, business directories, relevant trade journals, Internet searches)
申請前查詢的作用是找出類似或相同並對申請有影響的已申請/註冊的商標。 此費用包括在商標註冊署進行商標查詢、分析和報告查詢結果以及提供建議。
Ⅱ. FILING OF APPLICATION 申請費 用 (for one trademark one class 一個商標一個類別) $8,500 $1,104
Multi-class application-each additional class of the same mark $8,000 $1,039 每多一個類別收費
(Fees consists of preparing and handing of the required Power of Attorney Document, filing the application and reporting the status of filing particulars, acceptance and advertisement of the application (for opposition purposes), publication and registration fees, obtaining and forwarding the Certificate of Registration.) 此費用包括準備和處理必須的授權書文件、協助申請人選擇申請類別、準備和提交申請、繳付官方費用以及報告申請資料、報告公告的許可通知、辦理公告事宜、報告獲准註冊通知、領取及寄上註冊證書以及繳付官方費用。
Validity: TEN (10)years 有效期為十年。
Ⅲ. MISC.(Additional Service Charges 額外服務) a) Statement of 「Intend to Use」 準備將會使用的聲明 $3,000 $390
Multi-class-each additional class of the same mark $1,700 $221 每多一個類別收費
If the trademark is not yet used in USA, it is necessary to prepare this Statement of Intend to Use. If the trademark is currently used in the USA in business activities, this fee can be eliminated. (The fees consists of preparing the statement of Intend to Use, obtaining execution and filing statement with Patent and Trademark Office) 如商標尚未在美國使用,那就必須準備一份將會使用哪個商標的聲明。如商標已在美國使用,費用便可免除。
Note: Before getting the certificate, three specimens or photo of the marks on goods (for goods mark ) or on ads literature (for service mark) should be submitted together with first used date in any where and in interstate or international commerce within half year time. The date can be the same. 備註:在拿到證書之前,必須提交3張照片的樣本(有關產品的商標)或廣告文章樣本(有關服務商標)並連同在任何地方半年內的第一次商業使用證明。
b) Drafting, Amending and Filing Arguments 申辯費用 (simple argument per case簡單申辯) $3,000 $390 The argument fees may be adjusted based on the complexity of the cases, -$10,000 -$1,299 Separate quotation will be issued for cases involving court proceeding. 此費用只限於一般申辯及會因案件的複雜程度而有所調整。另涉及法院程序的案件會根據個別律師的費用而定,我方將會預先通知。
c) Renewal 續期 (for 10 years; Filing Renewal +Statement of Use; one mark one class ) $9,900 $1,286 The costs are acceptable for each mark in each class. Specimens showing the mark is actually used should be provided. (有效期為十年,申請續期及商標使用聲明,以一個商標一個類別計算)
d) Change of Address/Name of Applicant 更改申請人地址及名稱 $3,000 $390 -$4,600 -$598 e) Assignment (for the first mark) 轉讓 (第一個商標) $5,440 $707
Each additional mark 每多一個商標費用 $4,000 $520
Preparing and executing the Assignment document. For Assignment without goodwill, additional advertising is required. 費用包括準備有關部門轉讓文件、提交申請以及繳付官方費用。
REMARKS
1. It is important to note that all figures given above are estimates rather than strict quotations, and are representative of our typical current charges on ordinary cases of ordinary complexity. The cost will be higher if, in carrying out the work, more time is required than is here anticipated, or if any additional matters or points arise. The estimates are based upon the information that is presently available and prevailing exchange rates (other than HKD and USD mentioned above). We cannot guarantee the estimates for obvious reasons. 一切數字/金額只作參考。
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