The cost of EU trade mark registration is not a single figure — it consists of several components that depend on the number of classes of goods and services claimed. A single application to EUIPO covers all 27 member states at once, which is precisely why correctly calculating the fees from the outset saves significant expenditure compared to filing national applications in each country separately.
An EU trade mark is the single sign that protects a brand across the entire European Union through one application to EUIPO (Alicante, Spain). The term of protection is 10 years, with the possibility of unlimited renewal.
Official Filing Fees
The basic online fee covers one class of goods or services and amounts to €850. The second class adds €50, and each subsequent class from the third onwards costs €150 per class (EUIPO, Fees and payments).
| Number of classes | Official EUIPO fee |
|---|---|
| 1 class | 850 € |
| 2 classes | 900 € |
| 3 classes | 1,050 € |
In our experience, the most costly mistake at this stage is not overpaying for an unnecessary class — it is the opposite economy: an applicant limits the application to one class to stay within the basic fee, only to discover a year later that the product has already moved beyond the scope of the specification and a separate new application is required. Class strategy should be planned from the outset in line with the business's actual development plans, not merely its current product range.
Renewal Fees and Other Common Payments
The fee structure for renewal mirrors that of filing: €850 for the first class, €900 for two classes, plus €150 for each additional class. Where the standard deadline is missed, a surcharge of 25% applies during the six-month grace period. For more on the timelines and procedure, see our article on EU trade mark renewal.
Another recurring payment is the official fee for filing an opposition against a third-party application that conflicts with your mark. This is a fixed fee of €320 regardless of the number of grounds relied upon (EUIPO, Opposition).
Can Costs Be Reduced: SME Fund 2025
The EUIPO SME Fund 2025 operated as a voucher scheme reimbursing a portion of official fees for small and medium-sized businesses, running from 3 February to 5 December 2025. The trade mark and design voucher covered 75% of fees for filing, additional classes, examination, registration, and publication, up to a maximum of €700 per beneficiary.
Applications were processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and the budget was exhausted before the official deadline — a practical pattern worth bearing in mind for future rounds: voucher applications should be submitted as early as possible after a round opens, rather than towards the end of the year.
The Registration Procedure — Step by Step
- Preliminary search in EUIPO databases — assessing the risk of conflicts with already registered marks.
- Class strategy under the Nice Classification and compilation of the list of goods and services.
- Filing the electronic application and paying the official fees.
- Examination and publication of the application; a three-month period during which third parties may file an opposition.
- Registration and issuance of the certificate; thereafter — use of the mark and renewal every 10 years.
See also: for guidance on distributing goods and services across categories without errors that later prove costly to correct, see our article on the Nice Classification; for the risks that arise after registration, see our article on Trade mark revocation for non-use.
What to Do If Someone Files an Application for a Similar Sign
In this situation, an opposition is filed with the official fee of €320 and evidence establishing rights in the earlier sign. Assessing the prospects of success depends on the degree of similarity between the signs and the overlap of classes — this is a case where self-assessment is frequently mistaken, precisely because the categories of goods that appear "different" are often legally treated as related.
How to Plan Your Budget Correctly
Correct class planning at the outset saves both money and time — the list of goods and services cannot be amended after the application has been filed; only a new application allows this. Professional legal support reduces the risk of refusal due to formal errors in the application; the cost of those services is determined separately from the official EUIPO fees and depends on the complexity of the case.
If you need a precise cost estimate for a specific case, you can submit a request at eutm.com.ua and we will send a personalised calculation with a breakdown of the official fees and bureau services.
