With the U.S. Trademark Office receiving over 450,000 applications last year, the agency responsible for helping businesses protect their intellectual property has revamped its structure to better streamline the volume of work and more efficiently process applications. As of January 17, 2015, the Trademark Office has reduced its filing fees in hopes of saving entrepreneurs and small business owners over $5 million in trademark fees in the next year.

Fees for filing a trademark are now $275 per class of registration, down from $325. As part of the reduced fees, applicants must agree to communicate with the reviewing office via e-mail. Communication includes all responses and other specified documents that are routinely part of the trademark review and prosecution process.

The Trademark Office will also now be sending courtesy reminder notifications to trademark owners for their required renewal applications. Previously, trademark owners were responsible for keeping track of their renewals on their own. Now, owners who authorize e-mail communication will receive notifications and the option to file their renewals online. Fees for renewal applications will also be reduced from $400 to $300.

If you are a member of Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.鈥檚聽General Counsel Club and have trademark聽related questions, call (800) 734-9900 or聽clubassist@amerilawyer.com for assistance. Remember, as a member of the 聽General Counsel Club, you receive unlimited legal, business, credit and tax advice all year long.

Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. is a corporate law firm with its main offices located in Miami, Florida with offices throughout the United States. As a law firm, we do more than just help you form your business entity. We stand ready to help with the maintenance of your legal business entity! We聽will assist you with聽Incorporation Service, Trademarks,聽Copyrights, Estate Planning, Legal Counsel, Wills,Trusts, Agreements & Leases, Corporate & Company

 

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