The renewal fee for a trademark after 10 years of expiration usually includes official fees and service fees. The details are as follows:
1. Official fee: The basic official fee for renewal registration application is RMB 2,000 per application.
2. Delay fee: If you submit an application for renewal registration during the extension period, in addition to the basic official fee, you will also need to pay a delay fee of 500 yuan.
3. Service fee: If you choose to entrust an agency to handle the matter, you usually need to pay an additional service fee. This fee varies from agency to agency and is generally between RMB 500 and RMB 1,000.
Methods for handling the trademark after expiration:
1. If it is necessary to continue to use it, the party concerned can go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations within twelve months before the expiration. If the application cannot be processed during this period, a six-month extension period can be given;
2. If there is no need to continue to use it, the party concerned can apply for cancellation, or just wait for automatic cancellation.
Trademarks have many important functions and functions:
1. Identify the source of goods or services. This is the basic function of a trademark, enabling consumers to distinguish the products or services of different producers.
2. Protect the rights and interests of brands and enterprises.
3. Promote market competition.
To sum up, the fee for trademark renewal after 10 years is an official fee of 450 yuan to 500 yuan plus possible delay fees, depending on whether it is within the extension period and the application method.
Legal basis:
"Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 40
Validity period of registered trademarks Ten years shall be calculated from the date of approval of registration. If the validity period expires and it is necessary to continue to use the trademark, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations within twelve months before the expiration; if it fails to do so during this period, a six-month extension period may be granted.