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How much does it cost to file a patent in Japan, China or Korea?
Review our competitive fees for filing, renewing or having a patent application examined. Compare our fees for all our patent services. All fees are in Japanese yen.
We are also currently offering a campaign price for applications paid for in advance that can save you up to half of the standard fees for filing in Asia! Feel free to Request a Quote for more details.
PCT Applications
| Filing Application |
|
JAPAN |
CHINA |
KOREA |
| |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
| Application Fee |
JPY178,000
(US$1922.40
€1,566.40) |
JPY15,000
(US$162.00
€132.00) |
JPY75,000
(US$810.00
€660.00) |
JPY14,000
(US$151.20
€123.20) |
JPY80,000
(US$864.00
€704.00) |
JPY4,000
(US$43.20
€35.20) |
Per Claim
Surcharge for
Claims in excess
of 10 - |
0 |
700 |
2,100 |
0 |
Figures
(Translation
Included) |
5,000 |
|
5,000 |
|
5,000 |
|
Figures
(Translation not Included) |
2,000 |
|
2,000 |
|
2,000 |
|
Translation Fee (100 wds)
Original Language English |
3,600 |
|
2,200 |
|
2,600 |
|
Translation Fee (100 wds)
Original Language: French or German |
4,000 |
|
3,100 |
|
3,900 |
|
Substantive
Examination |
Request for Examination |
10,000 |
106,000** |
20,000 |
35,000 |
12,300 |
12,500 |
Additional per Claim Fee for Claim Increase -
Calculated from Claim 1 |
0 |
3600** |
0 |
2,200 |
3,200 |
| Additional Charges for late filing |
0 |
30,000 |
14,000 |
10,000 |
500 |
| Office Action |
Argument |
90,000 |
|
30,000* |
|
45,000* |
|
| Amendment |
90,000 |
|
30,000* |
|
45,000* |
|
Reporting/
Translation Fee (per page) |
20,000 |
|
0 |
0 |
Additional per Claim Fee for
claim increase |
0 |
3,600** |
0 |
0 |
3,700 |
| Registration |
Registration Fee
(1st-3rd Year Annuities Inclusive in Japan and Korea) |
15,000 |
6,900 |
30,000 |
Dependent upon year of registration
|
21,000 |
7,000 |
Additional Fee
per Claim |
0 |
600 |
0 |
0 |
4,500 |
APA Prices are set fees and are all-inclusive; additional miscellaneous expenses will not be charged.
All base fees are charged in Japanese Yen. The conversions above are intended as a reference only and are based on the exchange rate at May 17, 2010 (US $ 1.08/€0.88=¥100). The exchange rate at the time of filing will apply.
*Fees are variable depending on hourly rate of approximately JPY 13,000 per hour.
**Valid for applications where an ISR has been established.
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Utility Design
Utility Model
|
|
JAPAN |
CHINA |
KOREA |
| |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
| Application Fee |
JPY178,000 |
JPY14,000 |
JPY62,000 |
JPY7,000 |
JPY80,000 |
JPY1,800 |
| Per Claim Surcharge for Claims in excess of 10 - |
0 |
700 |
2,100 |
0 |
| Claiming Priority (Non-PCT) |
8,000 |
1,000
per claim
|
7,500 |
9,000 |
2,000 |
Figures
(Translation Included) |
5,000 |
|
5,000 |
|
5,000 |
|
Figures
(Translation not Included) |
2,000 |
|
2,000 |
|
2,000 |
|
Translation Fee
(100 wds)
Original Language English |
3,600 |
|
2,200 |
|
2,600 |
|
Translation Fee
(100 wds)
Original Language: French or German |
4,000 |
|
3,100 |
|
3,900 |
|
Registration Fee
(1st-3rd Year Annuities Inclusive) |
20,000 |
6,300 |
30,000 |
Dependent upon year of registration
|
15,000 |
5,000 |
| Additional Fee per Claim |
|
300 |
0 |
|
1,500 |
Industrial Design
|
Application Fee |
72,000 |
16,000 |
46,000 |
7,000 |
57,000 |
6,000 |
Claiming Priority (Non-PCT)
|
8,000
|
8,500 |
0 |
9,000 |
2,000 |
Figures
(Existing drawing) |
3,000 |
|
3,000 |
|
3,000 |
|
Figures
(Redrafting required) |
6,000 |
|
6,000 |
|
6,000 |
|
| Office Action - Argument/Amendment |
65,000 |
0 |
14,000* |
|
| Additional Fee for Cited Reference (from 2nd reference) |
6,500 per cited reference |
0 |
0 |
Registration Fee
(1st-3rd Year Annuities Inclusive) |
20,000 |
25,500 |
30,000 |
Dependent upon year of registration
|
15,000 |
7,500 |
Last Updated: May 2010
APA Prices are set fees and are all-inclusive; additional miscellaneous expenses will not be charged.
*Fees are variable depending on hourly rate of approximately JPY 13,000 per hour.
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Trademarks
| |
JAPAN |
CHINA |
KOREA |
| |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
Attorney Fee |
Official Fee |
Filing Application
|
Search for Word Mark per class |
25,500 |
|
10,000* |
|
10,000 |
|
| Search for Design Mark per class |
25,500 |
|
15,000* |
|
37,000 |
|
| Application Fee (1st Classification) |
76,500 |
12,000 |
37,000 |
15,000 |
45,000 |
6,000 |
| Additional Application Fee per classification (from 2nd classification) |
49,500 |
8,600 |
28,000 |
15,000 |
36,000 |
6,000 |
| Surcharge for each goods/services in excess of 10 |
500 |
|
1,500 |
150 |
0 |
| Application for registration of one collective mark per class/one certification mark per class |
0 |
35,000
+ Translation Fee |
42,000 |
0 |
| Office Action |
Office Action - Argument |
78,000 (+ 51,000 per Classification
from 2nd Class) |
11,000* |
30,000* |
| Office Action - Amendment |
74,000 (+ 28,500 per Classification
from 2nd Class) |
11,000* |
30,000* |
Registration
& Renewal |
Registration Fees |
15,000 |
37,600 per class |
15,000 |
24,000 |
16,000 (+4,000
per class from 2nd class) |
22,000 (+21,600
per class from
2nd class) |
| Renewal Fees |
52,500 |
48,500 |
11,000 |
28,000 |
40,000 |
25,000 (+25,000
per class from
2nd class) |
Last Updated: May 2010
APA Prices are set fees and are all-inclusive; additional miscellaneous expenses will not be charged.
*Fees are variable depending on hourly rate of approximately JPY 13,000 per hour.
Maintenance Fees
| Maintenance Fees - Japan |
| Years |
Annuities - Official Fees (per year) |
Attorney Fees |
| 1st - 3rd years |
Included in Our Registration Fees |
|
| 4th - 6th years |
¥7,100 + ¥500 per claim |
¥15,000 |
| 7th - 9th years |
¥21,400 + ¥1,700 per claim |
¥15,000 |
| 10th - 25th years |
¥61,600 + ¥4,800 per claim |
¥15,000 |
| Maintenance Fees - Korea |
| Years |
Annuities - Official Fees (per year) |
Attorney Fees |
| 1st - 3rd years |
Included in Our Registration Fees |
|
| 4th - 6th years |
¥5,936 + ¥2,688 per claim |
¥12,320 |
| 7th - 9th years |
¥13,104 + ¥4,368 per claim |
¥14,560 |
| 10th - 12th years |
¥27,440 + ¥6,384 per claim |
¥15,680 |
| 13th - 25th years |
¥41,216 + ¥6,384 per claim |
¥17,920 |
| Maintenance Fees - China |
| Years |
Annuities - Official Fees (per year) |
Attorney Fees |
| 1st - 3rd years |
¥11,500 |
|
| 4th - 6th years |
¥20,400 |
¥9,180 |
| 7th - 9th years |
¥34,000 |
¥10,710 |
| 10th - 12th years |
¥68,000 |
¥12,240 |
| 13th - 15th years |
¥102,000 |
¥13,770 |
| 16th - 20th years |
¥136,000 |
¥15,300 |
Our prices are set fees and are all-inclusive. You will not be charged additional fees for reporting, docketing, miscellaneous expenses etcetera. We are also committed to providing value, and if you can supply us with a quote from another firm offering the same service at lower costs we will better it.
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