Design fee schedule

Compare first design fees, additional design fees, estimated processing timelines, and validity terms across Australia, New Zealand, and major global registries.

The fees shown (in AUD) cover the estimated minimum all-inclusive costs, including official fees and professional attorney fees for filing. Fees exclude substantive objection responses, renewals, or contentious proceedings. All figures are estimates in AUD and subject to adjustments based on currency fluctuations and official tariff changes.

Schedule Table

Design Registration Fee Schedule

Trademark filing fees, processing time, validity, and region by location.
Asia Malaysia 2670 2670 12-24 25 Renew Annually
Asia China 940 420 6 15 Renew Annually
Asia Hong Kong 320 280 2-3 25 Renew every 5 years
Asia Taiwan 1760 N/A 12 12 Renew Annually
Asia Japan 2190 N/A 15 20 Renew Annually
Asia Korea 1630 N/A 12 15 Renew Annually
Europe European Union (EU)* 1590 590 1 25 Renew every 5 years
South America USA (Small Entity) 3280 N/A 18 15 N/A
Europe Australia 1150 1050 6 10 Renew once after five years
Europe Canada 3130 N/A 18 10 Renew once within five years
Africa South Africa 1880 2530 9-12 15 Renew annually after three 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