Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
If your trademark office action includes a translation requirement, it means that to permit a proper examination of your application, the examiner is asking for an English translation of a foreign wording in the mark. This clarification can be provided online.
An office action response is usually free; however, occasional costs may arise. Since January 18, 2025, the USPTO has updated its fees, replacing TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard with a single $350 per-class application fee. Additional surcharges now apply, including a $100 fee per class for missing required details, a $200 fee per class for using custom descriptions instead of pre-approved ones, and a $200 fee per class for excessive character length in descriptions. To avoid extra costs, applicants should ensure complete and accurate filings.
What is the difference between a final and non-final office action?
Most of my clients are Irish and American, would you recommend the Irish & US or EU & US trademark?
What are the advantages of registering a trademark under our business name?
I want to register a Chinese trademark in one class; how much would that cost?
We have multiple partners to be listed as joint owners of the trademark. Is this possible?
I found out my mark is similiar to an already existing trademark. What should I do?
Is there any drawback to using the Madrid System when registering an international trademark?
Does how I write my brand name matter when registering a trademark?
I've just filed my trademark application; does this mean my trademark is registered?
What if my company name is already trademarked by someone else?
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