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Trade marks
You'll need to pay a fee to file an opposition against a new trade mark application, amendments to a new application, and an extension of time request. If you proceed to an opposition hearing, there are additional fees involved.
Opposition fees
An opposition costs a minimum of $250.
Action | Fee |
File a notice of opposition | $250 |
File a notice of opposition to an amendment that has been advertised for opposition | $250 |
File a notice of opposition to an extension of time that has been advertised for opposition | $250 |
Removal of a trade mark fees
Requesting the removal of a trade mark costs a minimum of $250.
Action | Fee |
Apply for removal of a trade mark for non-use | $250 |
Request an extension of time fees
You can request an extension of time during the opposition process. It costs a minimum of $150.
Action | Fee |
Apply for an extension of time to file a notice of intention to oppose registration of a trade mark | $150 per month |
Apply for an extension of time to file a notice of intention to oppose removal of a trade mark | $150 per month |
Apply for an extension of time to file a statement of grounds and particulars | $150 per month |
Apply for an extension of time to file a notice of intention to defend | $150 per month |
Apply for an extension of time to file evidence in an opposition to registration of a trade mark | $150 per month |
Apply for an extension of time to file evidence in an opposition to removal of a trade mark | $150 per month |
Hearing fees
An opposition hearing costs a minimum of $400.
Action | Fee |
Initial hearing request | $400 per trade mark |
Oral hearing in person | First day: $800 or $400 if you requested the hearing Following days: $800 per day |
Oral hearing by video or telephone | First day: $600 or $200 if you requested the hearing Following days: $600 per day |
Hearing by written submissions | $400 or free if you requested the hearing |
Patents
You'll need to pay a fee to file an opposition against a new patent application and request re-examination of a granted patent. Opposition hearings involve additional fees.
Opposition fees
An opposition costs a minimum of $600.
Action | Fee |
File a notice of opposition | $600 |
Request an extension of time fees
Under some circumstances, you can request an extension of time to submit your evidence. The fee depends on the nature of the extension.
Action | Fee |
Request an extension of time to file an opposition | $100 per month or part thereof |
Request an extension of time to file a notice of grounds and particulars | $100 per month or part thereof |
Request an extension of time to file evidence in a substantive opposition | $500 per month or part thereof |
Re-examination of a patent fees
Re-examination of a granted patent costs a minimum of $800.
Action | Fee |
Request re-examination of a patent | $800 |
Opposition hearing fees
An opposition hearing costs a minimum of $600.
Action | Fee |
Oral hearing in person | $1,000 per day |
Hearing by written submissions | $600 |
If you've already paid the $600 for a written submission and then proceed to an oral hearing, you'll only need to pay an additional $400 for the first day of an oral hearing.
Design rights
You'll need to pay a fee to request examination of a registered design right or re-examination of a certified design right, and to oppose an extension of time.
If a hearing is required, you'll need to pay additional fees.
Third party examination/re-examination fees
The examination or re-examination of a design costs a minimum of $210. Both the applicant and the opponent are each required to pay a fee.
Action | Fee |
Third party fee | $210 |
Registered owner fee | $210 |
Extensions of time fees
Opposition to an extension of time costs a minimum of $550.
Action | Fee |
Opposition to extension of time | $550 |
Dispute hearing fees
A dispute hearing costs a minimum of $600.
Action | Fee |
Initial hearing request | $600 |
Hearing appearance | $600 per day |
Plant breeder's rights
You'll need to pay a fee to object to a new plant breeder's right application.
Objection fees
An objection costs a minimum of $100.
Action | Fee |
Lodge an objection | $100 |
Other costs
If you have an attorney acting on your behalf, you may be liable for additional legal fees. If your opposition is unsuccessful, you may also be liable for a small part of the other party's costs.