Design fee schedule

Compare first design fees, additional design fees, estimated processing timelines, and validity options across major global registries prior to launching your design protections.

The fees shown (in HKD) 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 (e.g. figures editting, notarizations, objections, oppositions, cancellations, or renewals). All amounts are estimates only and may vary due to factors such as currency fluctuations, tariff changes, or procedural requirements.

Schedule Table

Design Registration Fee Reference

Trademark filing fees, processing time, validity, and region by location.
Asia Hong Kong 1,000 950 1-3 25 Renew every 5 years
Asia China 3,500 2,000 6 15 Renew annually
Asia Taiwan 8,400 Nil 12 15 Renew annually
Asia Macau 6,000 Nil 24 25 Renew annually
Asia Singapore 3,200 2,700 1 15 Renew every 5 years
Asia Japan 8,000 Nil 6-12 25 Renew annually
Asia South Korea 7,800 Nil 18-24 20 Renew annually
Asia India 14,000 Nil 12 15 Renew once after 10 years
Asia Indonesia 10,700 Nil 12-24 10 N/A
Asia Malaysia 6,000 Nil 12-24 25 Renew every 5 years
Asia Thailand 8,000 Nil 24-36 10 Renew annually from 5th to 10th year
Asia Vietnam 5,900 Nil 12 15 Renew every 5 years
Asia Laos 7,000 Nil 12 15 Renew annually
Asia Cambodia 11,500 Nil 12 15 Renew every 5 years
Asia Philippines 2,700 Nil 6 15 Renew every 5 years
Middle East Saudi Arabia 11,500 Nil 10-12 15 Renew annually
Middle East UAE* 18,000 / 22,000 Nil 6 10 Renew annually
Middle East Qatar* 16,000 Nil 2-3 wd N/A N/A
Europe European Union (EU)* 7,600 2,800 1-2 25 Renew every 5 years
Europe UK 4,200 2,500 1-2 25 Renew every 5 years
Europe EU + UK 10,000 4,000 1-2 25 Renew every 5 years
Europe Switzerland 12,000 8,000 6-12 25 Renew every 5 years
North America USA (small entity) 18,400 Nil 18 15 N/A
North America Canada 15,000 Nil 18 10 Renew once after 5 years
North America Mexico 16,500 Nil 12-24 25 Renew every 5 years
South America Chile 24,000 Nil 24 10 N/A
South America Brazil 8,800 Nil 6-12 15 Renew every 5 years
South America Colombia 12,000 Nil 6-9 10 N/A
South America Argentina 8,800 2,500 1 15 Renew every 5 years
South America Peru 8,800 Nil 6-8 10 N/A
Africa South Africa 4,000 Nil 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