{"id":39,"date":"2026-03-13T08:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2026-11-02T16:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:35:56","slug":"japan_trademark_filing_fee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan_trademark_filing_fee\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Trademark Filing Fee: Complete Cost Breakdown for Foreign Businesses (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Answer<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Filing fee: \u00a512,000 for 1 class; +\u00a58,600 per additional class<\/li>\r\n<li>Registration fee (10-year): \u00a532,900 per class<\/li>\r\n<li>Total JPO fees (1 class, 10-year): \u00a544,900<\/li>\r\n<li>Attorney fees (BrandAgent): \u00a525,000 + tax at filing + \u00a525,000 + tax at registration (per class)<\/li>\r\n<li>All JPO fees are fixed by law \u2014 they are the same at every firm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan trademark filing fee is one of the first things foreign businesses ask about before entering the Japanese market. This guide breaks down every official JPO cost and explains what you actually pay \u2014 and when.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need help filing a trademark in Japan?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BrandAgent Patent Office has handled over 4,000 trademark applications for domestic and international clients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>English support<\/li>\r\n<li>Transparent pricing<\/li>\r\n<li>Experienced Japanese patent attorney<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en\/trademark_lp\/\"><strong>\u2192 Start Your Japan Trademark Filing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Japan Trademark Filing Fee<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Japan trademark filing fee is the official fee paid to the Japan Patent Office (JPO) when you submit a trademark application. It is separate from the registration fee, which is paid later if your application is approved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key points:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The filing fee is <strong>non-refundable<\/strong> \u2014 it is not returned if your application is refused<\/li>\r\n<li>The fee is set by Japanese law and is identical at every trademark firm<\/li>\r\n<li>It is paid at the time of filing \u2014 before examination begins<\/li>\r\n<li>The amount scales with the number of Nice Classes included in the application<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Trademark Filing Fee: Full Cost Table<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Filing fee \u2014 1 class<\/td><td>\u00a512,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Filing fee \u2014 2 classes<\/td><td>\u00a520,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Filing fee \u2014 3 classes<\/td><td>\u00a529,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Filing fee \u2014 4 classes<\/td><td>\u00a537,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Each additional class beyond 1<\/td><td>+\u00a58,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration fee (5-year, per class)<\/td><td>\u00a517,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration fee (10-year, per class)<\/td><td>\u00a532,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total JPO fees \u2014 1 class, 10-year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a544,900<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total JPO fees \u2014 2 classes, 10-year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a586,400<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attorney and Additional Fees<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Service<\/th><th>Fee (excl. tax)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>BrandAgent filing fee (per class)<\/td><td>\u00a525,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BrandAgent registration fee (per class)<\/td><td>\u00a525,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preliminary trademark search<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Office action response<\/td><td>\u00a525,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Renewal fee (10-year, per class)<\/td><td>\u00a543,600 (JPO fee)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trademark Filing Process<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Clearance search<\/strong> \u2014 Confirm no identical or similar marks exist in your target classes (BrandAgent: free)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Select classes<\/strong> \u2014 Choose the Nice Classification classes covering your goods and services<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Prepare application<\/strong> \u2014 Your attorney drafts the application in Japanese with specific goods\/services descriptions<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Pay filing fee and submit<\/strong> \u2014 Filing fee paid at submission; application number and filing date confirmed<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>JPO examination<\/strong> \u2014 6\u201312 months for substantive review<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Office action (if any)<\/strong> \u2014 Attorney responds within 3 months<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Pay registration fee<\/strong> \u2014 Paid within 30 days of notice of allowance<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Certificate issued<\/strong> \u2014 Registration valid for 10 years<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Planning to register a trademark in Japan?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BrandAgent provides full support for foreign companies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Trademark search<\/li>\r\n<li>Application filing<\/li>\r\n<li>JPO office action responses<\/li>\r\n<li>Registration<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en\/trademark_lp\/\"><strong>\u2192 Learn More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Filing fee paid \u2014 application submitted<\/td><td>Day 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formal examination<\/td><td>1\u20132 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Substantive examination<\/td><td>6\u201312 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration fee paid \u2014 upon allowance<\/td><td>~10\u201313 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Certificate issued<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~10\u201314 months<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Confusing filing fee with registration fee<\/strong> \u2014 The filing fee is paid at application; the registration fee is paid separately upon approval. Both are required<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Choosing 5-year over 10-year registration<\/strong> \u2014 The 10-year option (\u00a532,900\/class) is more cost-efficient than paying the 5-year fee twice or renewing early<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Filing too many classes<\/strong> \u2014 Each extra class adds \u00a58,600 (filing) + \u00a532,900 (10-year registration). Only file classes you will genuinely use<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Assuming attorney fees are included in JPO fees<\/strong> \u2014 JPO fees and attorney fees are completely separate. Always confirm the total cost in writing before proceeding<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Not budgeting for office actions<\/strong> \u2014 Approximately 30\u201340% of applications receive an office action. Budget \u00a525,000 in attorney fees as a contingency<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Japan trademark filing fee refundable?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The filing fee paid to the JPO is non-refundable regardless of the examination outcome. This is why a clearance search before filing is essential \u2014 it minimises the risk of a refused application and lost fees.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between the filing fee and the registration fee?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The filing fee (\u00a512,000 for 1 class) is paid when you submit the application. The registration fee (\u00a532,900 for 10-year, 1 class) is paid later \u2014 only after the JPO approves your application. Both are official JPO fees paid separately.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do attorney fees vary by firm?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Official JPO fees are fixed by law and are the same everywhere. Attorney fees vary by firm. BrandAgent charges \u00a525,000 (excl. tax) per class at filing and \u00a525,000 per class at registration. Always confirm the full fee structure \u2014 including office action costs \u2014 before engaging any firm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to file a trademark in Japan in total?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 1 class with a 10-year registration term: JPO filing fee \u00a512,000 + registration fee \u00a532,900 + BrandAgent attorney fees \u00a550,000 (excl. tax) = approximately \u00a594,900 + tax on attorney fees all-in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan trademark filing fees are transparent and fixed by law. Budget for both the filing fee and the registration fee \u2014 they are paid at different stages of the process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Filing fee: \u00a512,000 (1 class) \u2014 paid at application, non-refundable<\/li>\r\n<li>Registration fee: \u00a532,900 (10-year, 1 class) \u2014 paid upon approval<\/li>\r\n<li>Total JPO fees: \u00a544,900 (1 class, 10-year)<\/li>\r\n<li>Total all-in with BrandAgent: approx. \u00a594,900 + tax on attorney fees<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Register Your Trademark in Japan<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to enter the Japanese market, securing your trademark is essential. BrandAgent Patent Office has handled over 4,000 trademark filings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en\/trademark_lp\/\"><strong>\u2192 Start Your Filing Today<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\n\n<h2 id=\"related-articles\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\">Related articles<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan-trademark-cost\/\">How Much Does a Japanese Trademark Cost? Fees for Foreign Applicants (2026)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan_trademark_application\/\">Filing a Trademark in Japan: Process, Costs and Pitfalls for Foreign Applicants<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan-trademark-registration-timeline\/\">How Long Does Trademark Registration Take in Japan? Timeline from Filing to Registration (2026)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandagent.jp\/en_blog\/japan_trademark_renewal\/\">Japanese Trademark Renewal: Deadlines, Official Fees and Procedure for Foreign Owners<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Answer Filing fee: \u00a512,000 for 1 class; +\u00a58,600 per additional class Registration fee (10-year): \u00a532,900 per class Total JPO fees (1 class, 10-year): \u00a544,900 Attorney fees (BrandAgent): \u00a525,000 + tax at filing + \u00a525,000 + tax at registration (per class) All JPO fees are fixed by law \u2014 they are the same at every firm Japan trademark filing fee is one of the first things foreign businesses ask about before entering the Japanese market. This guide breaks down every official JPO cost and explains what you actually pay \u2014 and when. Need help filing a trademark in Japan? 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