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FranceSearch: US$450(1) Cover all class codes(2) Search results returned back by e-mail in 7 working days (3) Covers Direct Hits and Close Matches in English Registration: US$500(1) Per class code(2) Prepared and submitted in 1-2 weeks (3) Clerical office actions generally answered for free (4) Quarterly follow ups of your mark through out the entire unopposed registration process (via e-mail) Domestic Representative / Power of Attorney Fees: US$655Per mark. Government Filing Fees: US$225(1) First 1-3 class codes(2) $50 for 4th and every class code thereafter payable to the INPI (we do so on your behalf Title Services: US$120There is an additional fee to complete the registration process once your trademark registration has been approved. At this time it is approximately US$120.Summary of FeesUS$450 SearchUS$1,155 Registration & Domestic Rep Fee US$225 JPO Fee ---------- US$1,830 (+US$120 due at END of the process= US$1,950) Required Documents & Services1. Seven prints of the trademark (not required for word marks).2. The list of the goods/services and the classes pertaining thereto. 3. The priority document, if priority is claimed. How Long Does It Take to Get A Registration ?Currently it is taking approximately 1 year to get a trademark in France.How Long Is My Registered Trademark Valid ?For 10 years, which is back dated to a successfully registered trademark from the date of submission, not from date of application.The mark should be renewed 6 months before the end of the 10 year period, or an additional penalty fee will be assessed. 25% if between 6-3 months and 50% if less than 3 months from the end of the 10 year period. |