Hong Kong Trademark Registration Fees
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Step 1: Pre-filing Search |
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USD |
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One Class |
140 |
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Per Additional Class |
95 |
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Delivery: Official Trademark Search Report from Hong Kong Intellectual Property Dept. will be issue within TWO weeks time |
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Step 2: Trademark Registration Request |
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USD |
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One Class |
480 |
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Per Additional Class |
335 |
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Step 3: Registration Certificate |
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USD |
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One Class |
80 |
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Per Additional Class |
45 |
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Fees: The fees stated above are applicable to both domestic and foreign applicants. Fees do not cover courier fee. |
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Note:
All prices quoted do not include delivery fees.
Search report will be sent by email; certificate will be sent by ordinary mail.
Example 1: If you want to apply to have your trademark "ABC" registered in Class 7 (machines and machine tools etc) in Hong Kong, that is, one mark one class, the total fees for both trademark pre-filing search and registration request and certificate are:
Search: USD140
Request for registration: USD480
Certificate: USD80
TOTAL: USD700.00
Example 2: If you want to apply to have your trademark "ABC" registered in Class 7 (machines and machine tools etc) and Class 25 (clothing, footwear, headgear), that is, one mark two classes, the total fees for both trademark pre-filing search and registration request and certificate are:
Search: USD140 + USD95 = USD235
Request for registration: USD480 + USD335 = USD815
Certificate: USD80 + USD45 = USD125
TOTAL: USD1175.00
Example 3 : If you want to apply to have your trademarks "ABC" and "DEF" registered in Class 7 (machines and machine tools etc), that is, two marks one class, the total fees for both trademark pre-filing searches and registration requests and certificates are:
Search: USD140 + USD140 = USD280
Request for registration: USD480 + USD480 = USD960
Certificate: USD80 + USD80 = USD160
TOTAL: USD1,400.00
Clients need to provide the following materials:
1. A soft copy of the trademark. Four black and white prints as well as fifteen color prints are required when a trademark is in color.
2. A detailed list of products or services to be covered in the application.
3. Full name and address and the applicant.
4. A priority document when priority is claimed. The document can be filed within 3 months after the filing date of the application.
Step by Step Registration Procedures:
Step 1: Clients send to Kaizen (by email or fax or post) a specimen of the trademark, a detailed list of products to be covered by the trademark and at the same time make payment for the pre-filing search to Kaizen by remittance or check;
Step 2: Kaizen conduct the pre-filing search and prepare search report and email the search reports to clients;
Step 3: (If the search results indicate that the application is likely to be accepted and clients decide to proceed) Clients send us the Photostat copy of identity proof (passport copy for individual and Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration Licence) and at the same time make payment for the pre-filing search to Kaizen by remittance or check;
Step 4: Kaizen prepare and submit the application documents to the Hong Kong Trade Marks Registry (of Intellectual Property Department) and pay the application fee;
Step 5: The Trademark Registration Office perform examination and other procedures; if no objection received, the Trade Marks Registry (of Intellectual Property Department) )then issues the Certificate of Registration;
Step 6: Client settle the fee for Registration Certificate and Kaizen forward the Certificate of Registration to clients.
Time Scale
Currently it is taking approximately 8-10 months to get a trademark in Hong Kong.
Clients need to provide the following materials before filing of application:
1. A soft copy of the trademark. Four black and white prints as well as fifteen color prints are required when a trademark is in color.
2. A detailed list of products or services to be covered in the application.
3. A copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration Certificate or anything of similar nature which shows the name and address of the applicant.
4. A priority document when priority is claimed. The document can be filed within 3 months after the filing date of the application. | 
