Trademark Registrations An Even Better Value After USPTO Fee Drop

In a curious instance of federal government generosity, the USPTO has approved drops in registration fees for TEAS and TEAS Plus trademark applications from $325 and $275 per class to $275 and $225 respectively.

The fee drop was announced in the Federal Register on December 16th and was not a case of good cheer after an eggnog-fueled holiday party but rather a very deliberate strategy to shepherd applicants to electronic delivery of services.  The changes go into effect January 17, 2015.  Looks like I have to update my trademark registration page soon…