The cost of applying for or renewing a European Community Trade Mark may be about to change. The current trade mark application cost of €900 for an application in up to three classes on the register is expected to become €850 for one class, €900 for two or €1,050 for three. The trade mark renewal cost is also expected to fall from the current rate of €1,350 in up to three classes to €850-1,050 in one to three classes. The European Commission anticipates the changes to take place in the next few weeks, although the European Parliament and Council of Ministers must first agree to them.
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