How are China trademark filing fees calculated?
CNIPA official filing fees are calculated by class and by the number of goods or services in that class. As checked on 5 August 2026, an online application accepting electronic service is RMB 270 per class for up to 10 items, plus RMB 27 for each additional item; paper filing is RMB 300 plus RMB 30 per additional item. Agency, search, translation and response fees are separate.
Why it matters
Put the question in the right procedure and timeline
China trademark work is driven by filing position, the selected goods and services, and procedural stage. As of 29 July 2026, the 2019 Trademark Law remains operative; the revised 2026 law takes effect on 1 January 2027.
What changes the answer
What can change the answer
A low item count is not automatically a good filing plan. Coverage gaps can cost more than an additional official item fee, so finalise the China specification before quoting the total.
Do not act on the summary alone for a live matter. An official record, service date, document version, party identity or transitional rule can change the conclusion.
What to prepare
Prepare these three points
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The number of classes and the accepted goods or services proposed in each class.
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Whether the filing will be online with electronic service or submitted on paper.
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Agency service scope, search work, translations and later-response work shown separately from official fees.
Next step
Apply the answer to your actual record
Search the proposed marks and identify conflicts by goods and services.
Check whether this fact changes the answer: A low item count is not automatically a good filing plan. Coverage gaps can cost more than an additional official item fee, so finalise the China specification before quoting the total.
Calendar examination, opposition, review and renewal milestones.
Official sources
Official sources used for this article
These links lead to original CNIPA, WIPO or Supreme People's Court materials. Check the latest text, effective date and matter-specific procedure when acting.
- CNIPA Official trademark fee schedule and payment guide
- CNIPA Guidance on classification of trademark goods and services
Prepared and checked by Zhiquan IP against the listed primary materials. Cross-check the organization and contact details on the Credentials page.