A complete, transparent breakdown of government fees, agent costs, and hidden charges to watch out for when protecting your brand in China. Direct quotes from the official sbj.cnipa.gov.cn source, with the studio's flat-rate service pricing coordinated by specialist partners.
To register one trademark in one standard class in China, the total cost including all official fees and professional filing services starts at $297. $297 includes a $40 CNIPA government filing fee, paid directly to the Chinese trademark office. The remainder covers the studio's professional advisory & filing service -- flat-rate, all-in. Here is exactly where that money goes:
| Fee Component | Amount (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNIPA Official Government Fee | $40 | Paid directly to the China Intellectual Property Administration (1 class, up to 10 items). Direct quote from sbj.cnipa.gov.cn official source. |
| Professional Advisory & Filing Service | $257 | Translation, formatting, submission, bi-weekly status updates -- flat-rate, all-in, coordinated by specialist partners. |
| Trademark Filing (1 Class) -- Base Package Total | $297 | Base package starting price. |
| Combo -- Logo + Trademark (1 Class) | $397 | Custom logo design + 1 CNIPA filing bundled together. |
| Pro -- Logo + Trademark (3 Classes) | $797 | Multi-class or multi-language brand coverage. |
| Each additional Nice class | +$250 | Flat, all-in -- CNIPA gov fee included, no surprises. |
For foreign brands entering China, the studio offers four flat-rate packages depending on whether you already have a logo and how many categories you need to protect.
For businesses that already have a logo and just need it registered securely in one class.
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A quick apples-to-apples snapshot of what it costs to register one trademark in one class across three major jurisdictions:
| Jurisdiction | Govt Fee (1 Class) | Avg Legal / Agent Fee | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (CNIPA) | $40 | $257 (studio flat) | $297 |
| United States (USPTO) | $250 - $350 | $500 - $1,200 | $750 - $1,550 |
| European Union (EUIPO) | EUR850 (~$930) | $600 - $1,500 | $1,530+ |
China filing is the lowest-cost jurisdiction of the three -- but the first-to-file system means squatting is a real risk. See the blog post on trademark squatters in China for context.
The Chinese government heavily subsidizes the CNIPA official fees to encourage intellectual property registration. While the government fee is only $40, the real cost involves professional translation, categorization, and tracking to ensure the application isn't rejected for formatting issues.
In practice, CNIPA requires foreign applicants to file through a locally licensed trademark agent. Direct filing by a foreign individual without an agent is not the standard route -- a step-by-step guide is available on the blog.
Payments are handled securely via PayPal Invoice prior to filing. Because government fees must be paid upfront to CNIPA, the studio does not offer installments on the $297 registration package. However, there are zero surprise charges later.
No. The $40 CNIPA official filing fee is paid directly to the Chinese trademark office and is non-refundable once the application is submitted. This is the same policy for every filer -- it applies before the examination outcome is issued.
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Real CNIPA application numbers (5xxxxxxx) you can verify on the official CNIPA public registry (sbj.cnipa.gov.cn).
Bi-weekly status updates with CNIPA portal screenshots. Filed within 10 working days from the go-ahead.
Government fee transparency: $40 CNIPA filing fee per class is paid directly to the Chinese trademark office. The remainder is the studio's professional advisory & filing service -- flat-rate, all-in, no hidden line items.
Each additional Nice class is a flat $250, all-in -- stated upfront, no add-ons, no per-class line-item breakdown.
The $40 CNIPA official filing fee is non-refundable once submitted. The studio's service fee refund policy is stated upfront on the Refund Policy page -- no fine print, no post-purchase surprises.
Logo China Pro will check the CNIPA database and send a detailed cost breakdown and strategy within 24 hours. No commitment required.