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10th Edition of Nice Classification

Trademarks are used to distinguish goods and services of companies. The classification of goods and services is defined by the International treaty known as "Nice Classification" or "International Classification of Goods and Services". Every five years the Nice Classification is revised.

Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

On September 16, 2011 US-President Barack Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act. Revisions to US patent law have been under discussion for a long time, and have now finally been enacted. Many changes will only come into effect in 2012/2013, for example the "first-to-invent" system that has been applied by the USA will be replaced by the "first-to-file" system that is more common throughout the world.

National - Germany

1. Filing

Basic filing fee                                                                                                                                                          300.00 €

Fee for each class of goods and services exceeding three                                                                           100.00 €

Fee for filing a request for accelerated examination                                                                                        200.00 €



2. Opposition

Fee for filing an opposition against the registration of a trademark                                                              120.00 €



3. Cancellation

Fee for filing a request for cancellation of a trademark due to absolute grounds for refusal                   300.00 €

Fee for filing a request for cancellation of a trademark due to lapse                                                            100.00 €



4. Renewal

Basic renewal fee                                                                                                                                                    750.00 €

Renewal fee for each class of goods and services exceeding three                                                           260.00 €