Currency Preview for Q1 Patent Annuities
Invoices for patent annuities due in the first quarter of 2024 will arrive in one month, so we thought we’d check in with the currency markets* and see how currency costs for international payments compare with last year’s. Let’s take a look at some of the most common scenarios! For United States IP owners with […]
IP Owners! Avoid These 3 Fixed-Fee Agreement Pitfalls
With year-end approaching, many IP owners are about to begin the annual vendor review and fee schedule analysis ritual. Over the years, fixed-fee agreements have emerged as the silver bullet to control costs and improve predictability. Still, we’ve seen several cautionary tales about fixed-fee arrangements worth exploring. So, this week, we cover three caution areas […]
Israel and South Korea Hague Design Fees Being Decreased
Israel and South Korea Hague Design Fees Being Decreased Hague Design fees don’t change often, but we have a few small decreases in Israel and South Korea this week. Let’s see what’s changing! Israel Hague Design Fees Updated Effective December 2023 WIPO announced fee updates for international applications in which Israel is designated, and updates […]
Madrid Trademark Fee Reduction Coming to Turkey
Madrid Fee Reduction for Turkey There aren’t a lot of Madrid trademark fee updates this week – only a small inflation adjustment for Madrid Protocol fees for Turkey. Enjoy! Turkey Madrid Trademark Fee Updates Effective November 2023 As of November 6, 2023, the amounts of the individual fee payable in respect of Turkey will change. […]
Madrid Trademark Fee Update Coming to Canada In January
A light week for trademark fee updates This week’s only fee trademark fee increase is part of an across-the-board increase planned for Canada, effective January 1, 2024. Canada Madrid Trademark Fee Updates Effective January 2024 As of January 1, 2024, the amounts of the individual fee payable in respect of Canada will change. Below are […]
Canada Hague Design Fees Increasing in 2024
Canadian Design Fee Changes Canada has announced an across-the-board fee update, including design fees, effective in January. Check out the updates below! Canada Hague Design Fees Updated Effective January 2024 WIPO announced fee updates for international applications in which Canada is designated and updates to the fees for the international registrations designating Canada will be […]
European Madrid Protocol Trademark Fee Updates
A slow week for trademark fee updates There aren’t a lot of trademark fee updates this week, only one small change planned for European Madrid applications and renewals in October. European Union Madrid Trademark Fee Updates Effective October 12th. Fees for Madrid protocol applications and renewals involving the European Union will be decreasing: From 897 […]
Updated Jamaica Trademark Fees
Jamaica Increases Trademark Fees There weren’t many updates to trademark fees this week, but Jamaica gave us a bit to talk about with the announcement of an upcoming fee update. Jamaica Trademark Fees Updated Effective September 30 When Jamaica joined the Madrid agreement, changes were required to align national procedures and costs with the international […]
Trademark Fee Increase for Turkey
Inflation Continues to Impact Trademark Fees This week, we get the details behind Turkey’s substantial trademark fee and VAT increase. This is likely a preview of several increased fees anticipated this fall as governments grapple with inflationary pressures. Turkey Trademark Fee Updates Effective July 8 The Turkish Government recently announced an increase in the official […]
China Hague Design Fees Decreasing October 1
Summer Break from Patent and Trademark Fee Updates No new patent or trademark fee updates were announced this week, but a minor update to Hague Design fees was announced for China. Check out the details below! China Hague Design Fees Updated Effective October 1 On August 8th, in accordance with the Hague Agreement, WIPO announced […]
