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WIPO Changes US Individual Fee for International Registration
Practical Law Legal Update 7-523-6419 (Approx. 2 pages)
WIPO Changes US Individual Fee for International Registration
by PLC Intellectual Property & Technology
| Published on 18 Jan 2013 • USA (National/Federal) |
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has established new individual fees that are due under the Madrid Protocol when the US is designated in an international application, in a designation subsequent to an international registration or the renewal of an international registration.
On January 17, 2013, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) issued a notice establishing new amounts due under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol whenever the US is designated:
- In an international application.
- In a designation subsequent to an international registration.
- In respect of the renewal of an international registration.
For an application or subsequent designation, the amount due is 301 Swiss francs, for:
- One class of goods or services.
- Each additional class.
For a renewal, the amount due is 370 Swiss francs, for:
- One class of goods or services.
- Each additional class.
This change will take effect on February 17, 2013.