Design fee schedule

Compare first design fees, additional design fees, estimated processing timelines and validity options across major global registries before planning your design protection.

The fees shown in SGD cover the minimum estimated costs, including official and attorney fees for filing and registration. They do not include optional services such as searches or assignments, or additional work such as figure editing, notarisation, objections, oppositions, cancellations or renewals. All amounts are estimates and may vary due to currency movements, tariff changes or procedural requirements.

Schedule Table

Design Registration Fee Reference

Trademark filing fees, processing time, validity, and region by location.
Asia Singapore 600 500 1 15 Renew every 5 years
Asia Malaysia 1200 N/A 12 to 24 25 Renew every 5 years
Asia India 2550 N/A 12 15 Renew once after 10 years
Asia Indonesia 1950 N/A 12 to 24 10 N/A
Asia China 660 300 6 15 Renew Annually
Asia Hong Kong 200 180 1 to 3 25 Renew every 5 years
Asia Taiwan 1530 N/A 12 15 Renew Annually
Asia Japan 1460 N/A 6 to 12 25 Renew Annually
Asia South Korea 1450 N/A 18 to 24 20 Renew Annually
Asia Macau 1100 N/A 24 25 Renew Annually
Asia Thailand 1460 N/A 24-36 10 Renew annually from 5th to 10th year
Asia Vietnam 1080 N/A 12 15 Renew every 5 years
Asia Laos 1280 N/A 12 15 Renew Annually
Asia Cambodia 2100 N/A 12 15 Renew every 5 years
Asia Philippines 500 N/A 6 15 Renew every 5 years
Middle East Saudi Arabia 2100 N/A 10-12 15 Renew annually
Middle East UAE* 3,800/4,000 N/A 6 10 Renew annually
Middle East Qatar* 2910 N/A 2-3 wd N/A N/A
Europe European Union (EU)* 1340 510 1-2 25 Renew every 5 years
Europe UK 740 460 1-2 25 Renew every 5 years
Europe EU+UK 1760 730 1-2 25 Renew every 5 years
Europe Switzerland 2190 1460 6-12 25 Renew every 5 years
North America USA (small entity) 3340 N/A 18 15 N/A
North America Canada 2730 N/A 18 10 Renew once after 5 years
North America Mexico 3000 N/A 12-24 25 Renew every 5 years
South America Chile 4370 N/A 24 10 N/A
South America Brazil 1600 N/A 6-12 25 Renew every 5 years
South America Colombia 2190 N/A 6-9 10 N/A
South America Argentina 1600 460 1 15 Renew every 5 years
South America Peru 1600 N/A 6-8 10 N/A
Oceania Australia 1000 640 2 10 Renew once after 5 years
Oceania New Zealand 550 N/A 6 15 Renew every 5 years
Africa South Africa 730 N/A 9-12 15 Renew annually after 3 years

Important Remarks & Notes

*Benelux includes Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

*EU Trademark: 3rd and subsequent classes: HKD 3,000 each. *The European Union (EU) currently consists of 27 member states, namely: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

*US requires a filing basis which may impact quotation and filing procedure.

*US, Philippines, Cambodia, Mexico, and Argentina must file a Declaration of Use within a specified period after registration in order to keep the mark in force. *UAE geographical coverage: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. *Registration fees for Switzerland and Germany cover up to three classes; additional classes will be charged separately.

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Pricing & Patent Footnotes

European Patent Convention (EPC)

European Patent Member States (38 EPC Countries)

*European patents are granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) under the European Patent Convention (EPC). Protection can be validated in up to 38 member states.

Albania (Albania) Austria (Austria) Belgium (Belgium) Bulgaria (Bulgaria) Croatia (Croatia) Cyprus (Cyprus) Czech Republic (Czech Republic) Denmark (Denmark) Estonia (Estonia) Finland (Finland) France (France) Germany (Germany) Greece (Greece) Hungary (Hungary) Iceland (Iceland) Ireland (Ireland) Italy (Italy) Latvia (Latvia) Liechtenstein (Liechtenstein) Lithuania (Lithuania) Luxembourg (Luxembourg) Malta (Malta) Monaco (Monaco) Netherlands (Netherlands) North Macedonia (North Macedonia) Norway (Norway) Poland (Poland) Portugal (Portugal) Romania (Romania) San Marino (San Marino) Serbia (Serbia) Slovakia (Slovakia) Slovenia (Slovenia) Spain (Spain) Sweden (Sweden) Switzerland (Switzerland) Turkey (Turkey) United Kingdom (United Kingdom)
Special Procedure Notice

Qatar Industrial Design Protection Procedure

*Although Qatar has enacted an Industrial Design Law, official design registration is not yet operational due to the lack of implementing regulations. The current protection method is to publish design drawings in local newspapers to serve as evidence against third parties in case of infringement.

Publication Process: 2-3 Working Days
Tiered Fee Schedule

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Design Registration Fees

*Official fees for patent and design registration in UAE vary depending on applicant status (Individual vs Company):

Individual HKD 18,000
Company HKD 22,000