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There are some significant changes coming to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that will affect trademark filings beginning January 18, 2025. These changes include the introduction of the Trademark Center, new fees, and revised application requirements. Here is an overview of the key changes:
The USPTO will retire the TEAS system, which has been in use for over 20 years, and replace it with the new Trademark Center. This more efficient platform will streamline filing processes, improve user experience, and offer new features such as automatic saving of drafts.
Additionally, international filings under the Madrid Protocol will see an increase to $600 per class starting February 18, 2025.
These changes will require careful planning and budgeting for trademark filings. We recommend:
While the application fee adjustments are the biggest story here, the USPTO has announced several other fees that will be increasing as well, including:
| Fee Description | Current Fee | New Fee | Increase |
| § 9 registration renewal application, per class | $300 | $325 | +$25 |
| § 8 declaration, per class | $225 | $325 | +$100 |
| § 71 declaration, per class | $225 | $325 | +$100 |
| § 15 declaration, per class | $200 | $250 | +$50 |
| Amendment to Allege Use/ Statement of Use, per class | $100 | $150 | +$50 |
| Letter of Protest | $50 | $150 | +$100 |
| Petition to Director | $250 | $400 | +$150 |
| Petition to Revive an Application | $150 | $250 | +$100 |
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