German Trademark Fee

German Trademark Fees
- Clear & Fixed -

Trademark application in one class
- EUR 290 -

This is the official German trademark fee but this excludes our service fee.

The brand can be a word or device mark.

Unlike some service providers, we never charge for the registration of the trademark.

German trademark registration in two classes
- EUR 290 -

This is the statutory fee what we pay to the DPMA. Please ask for our fees. We do no charge hidden fees, for example fees for forwarding the certificate of registration.

German trademark application in three classes
- EUR 290 -

Similarly, this is a fixed, non-additional official German trademark fee that includes all foreseeable official costs of the application process. There is no charge for publication of the mark.

DPMA trademark registration in four classes
- EUR 390 -

The above is the official fee, not including the lawyer’s fee. For our German trademark registration fee we will assist you for a smooth trademark application process at the DPMA

Trademark application in Germany in five classes
- EUR 490 -

Like in all other cases, these German trademark registration fees include publication of the mark, so there are no extra fees in the end.

German trademark registration in six classes
- EUR 590 -

We will help you with the list of goods, just send your brand idea.

German basic word trademark search
- FREE -

We gladly check you if your mark has been registered. This should serve as a starting point for any application.

German extended trademark search
- ask for quote -

The extended search includes hits that may be confusingly similar in the EU, DE, international registries.

Taking over representation
- ask for quote-

Available after application of the trademark at the DPMA

This is carried out normally by fax.

Renewal up to three classes
- EUR 750 -

Renewal of a German trademark. This includes the official fees.but no service fee,

As a result, this not is the total cost of the renewal.

Renewal in four classes
- EUR 1010 -

This is the official cost of the renewal of a trademark in Germany in four classes. No other fees apply. The Certificate will be sent by email or with the post.

Renewal in five classes
- EUR 1270 -

Not many trademarks are registered in five classes in Germany, but this is the statutory fee to renew them.

Other German Trademark Services

Oppositions to German trademark applications

Defense and offense

DPMA refusals

To overcome an ex officio refusal of the German Patent and Trademark Office

Cancellation action against German trademarks

Defense and offense

Infringement cases, enforcement

Handling complex issues, negotiations, court procedures if needed

Taking over representation
- ask for a quote -

Even after application

FAQ

WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED?

To file a German trademark application we do not need a Power of Attorney. However, we need the full name, address, postal code of the applicant. We also need your list of your products / services.

HOW MANY PRODUCTS DO I NEED?

It is really not about the number of goods, but to have a coverage. Above all, the goods / services must be covered that you will use in the next few years for sure. It also makes sense to take a step back and think in categories, not in concrete products.

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST PITFALLS FOR German trademarkS ?

The biggest pitfall of them all is lack of individual character. For instance, if the trademark is descriptive, it will not function as a brand properly and will be refused by the DPMA. In other words, if you seek a German trademark registration you have to come up with something new. On the other side, the second biggest pitfall is a conflicting earlier mark. Later, this could lead to the cancellation of the trademark. However, this risk can be minimized by trademark and market search.

HOW LONG IS A GERMAN TRADEMARK PROTECTED?

The protection lasts ten years and can be renewed again and again. We would gladly assist you in the renewal of your trademark . If you want to renew a German trademark, you should consult us in due course. It only makes sense to renew a trademark if there is a commercial purpose of it. The renewal process is fairly simple, however, close attention must be paid to the deadlines and formalities.

ARE THE ABOVE FEES FOR GERMAN trademarkS TAXED?

Of course. This website is directed at non-German audience. These prices exclude VAT. However, official fees of the DPMA are zero VAT anyways. Plus there is no VAT if you come from outside of the EU. For EU clients we can normally use reverse charge VAT. In conclusion you do not have to pay German VAT. We check the usage of reverse charge mechanism each time well in advance. Consequently, our electronic invoices contain the right amount of VAT which is zero % in most of the cases. However, please note that official fees are not paid back by the DPMA in any case. This is surely the case with all patent offices around the world.

ARE THESE trademark FEES FAIR and low?

As far as we know, our prices for German trademarks are really low. However, your case will be handled by an attorney which is a bit different. In other words, you will get a premium service. Moreover, the cost of a German trademark is much lower than the cost of a European trademark (EU TM). Hence, if you have business in Germany, e.g. if you need an amazon brand registry, then a German trademark registration is ideal. On the other side, if you have business in several EU countries, you should consider an EU trademark.