# The Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 2008

S.I. 2008/1958 · made 21 July 2008 · revised to 1 April 2026

These Rules prescribe fees in relation to matters arising under the Trade Marks Act 1994 (“the Act”) and the Trade Marks Rules 2008 (SI 2008/1797) (which revoked and replaced the Trade Marks Rules 2000 (SI 2000/136) (“the 2000 Rules”). These Rules revoke and replace the Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 2000 (SI 2000/137) (“the Fees Rules”) insofar as they relate to fees payable under the Act and the 2000 Rules. No change has been made to the level of fees nor to the circumstances in which a fee is payable. The Fees Rules continue to prescribe fees in relation to matters arising under the Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996 (SI 1996/714).

## Introductory text

Trade Marks
Made 21st July 2008
Laid before Parliament 23rd July 2008
Coming into force 1st October 2008
The Secretary of State makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by section 79 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 (“the Act”) and of the power conferred by the Department of Trade and Industry (Fees) Order 1988 .

## 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

(1) These Rules may be cited as the Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 2008 and shall come into force on 1st October 2008.
(2) These Rules shall be construed as one with the Trade Marks Rules 2008 (“the 2008 Rules”).

## 2 Fees payable

(1) ... The fees to be paid in respect of any matters arising under the Act and the 2008 Rules shall be those specified in the Schedule to these Rules.
(2) In any case where a form specified in the Schedule as the corresponding form in relation to any matter is specified in the 2008 Rules, that form shall be accompanied by the fee specified in respect of that matter (unless the 2008 Rules otherwise provide).

## 3 Repayment of fee

(1) Where the registrar—
(a) has received a request for expedited examination of an application for registration of a trade mark under rule 5(2) of the 2008 Rules; and
(b) following the expiry of a period of ten business days (as specified in a direction given by the registrar under section 80 of the Act) beginning on the business day after the date of filing of the application for registration, notifies the applicant, in accordance with rule 15 of the 2008 Rules, whether or not it appears to the registrar that the requirements for registration are met,
the registrar shall repay the fee specified in the Schedule in respect of a request for expedited examination.
(2) Where a fee has been paid in error, the registrar shall repay the same; and where a fee is paid in excess of the amount specified, the registrar shall remit the amount paid in excess.

## 3A Temporary fee reduction

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## 4 Revocations

The following instruments are revoked—
(a) The Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 2000 save insofar as they relate to fees payable in respect of matters arising under the Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996
(b) The Trade Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2007 ;
(c) The Trade Marks and Trade Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2008 .

## Signature

Baroness Morgan of Drefelin
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Intellectual Property and Quality
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills

## Schedule: Fees Payable

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(In this section references to a rule are references to that rule in the 2008 Rules)
Number of corresponding form
Item
Amount
£
TM3
Standard application for registration of a trade mark (rule 5) or a series of trade marks (rule 28)
250
e-TM3
Request to the Registrar for expedited examination of electronic application for registration of a trade mark (rule 5(2))
370
TM3
Class fee (rule 5), for each class over one contained in a standard application
60
TM3
Series fee (rule 28(1A)), for each trade mark over two contained in a standard application
60
e-TM3
Electronic application for registration of a trade mark (rule 5(1B)) or a series of trade marks (rule 28)
205
e-TM3
Class fee (rule 5), for each class over one contained in an electronic application
60
e-TM3
Series fee (rule 28(1A)), for each trade mark over two contained in an electronic application
60
TM3A
Application for additional classes following examination of a mark (rule 8(4)), for each additional class
60
TM5
Request to the registrar for a statement of the reasons for his decision (rule 69(2))
125
. . .
. . .
. . .
TM7
Notice of opposition to the registration of a mark (rule 17(1))
250
TM7
Notice of opposition to the registration of a mark where the grounds of opposition are based solely on either or both of sub-sections 5(1) and (2) of the Trade Marks Act 1994
125
TM7
Notice of opposition to the amendment of an application (rule 25(2)), or to the amendment of the regulations relating to a certification or collective trade mark (rule 30(4)), to the alteration of a registered trade mark (rule 32(3)), to the removal of matter from the register (rule 53(2)(a)), to the reclassification of a mark in accordance with the relevant Nice Classification (rule 55(1))
250
TM7F
Notice of fast track opposition to the registration of a mark (rule 17A)
125
TM7G
Application to add grounds, other than under section 5(1) or 5(2) of the Act, to an opposition made under Rule 17 (rule 62(1)(e))
125
TM9
Request for extension of time (rule 77(2))
125
TM11
Renewal of registration (rule 35)
245
TM11
Class fee for each class over one (rule 35)
60
TM11
Delayed renewal of registration (rule 36(2))
60
TM12
Request for division of an application (rule 26(1))
125
TM13
Request for the restoration and renewal of a registration removed from the register for failure to renew (rule 37(1))
125
TM16
Request to enter details of an assignment (rule 49(1)(a))
60
TM24
Request to enter details relating to the grant, amendment or termination of any security interest or the making by personal representatives of an assent or to an order of a court or other competent authority (rule 49(1)(d) and (e))
60
TM26 (N)
Request for the revocation of a registration (on grounds of non-use) (rule 38)
250
TM26 (O)
Request for the revocation of a registration (on grounds other than non-use) (rule 39)
250
TM26 (I)
Request for the invalidation of a registration (rule 41)
250
TM31C
Request for information about applications and registered trade marks (rule 56)
25
TM31R
Request for certified copy of an entry on the register (rule 51), per certificate
25
TM35
Filing of regulations governing the use of a certification or collective mark (rule 29)
250
TM36
Request to amend regulations governing the use of a certification or collective mark (rule 30(1))
125
TM50
Request to enter details relating to a grant of a licence (rule 49(1)(b))
60
TM51
Request to enter details relating to an amendment to, or termination of a licence (rule 49(1)(c))
60
TM55P
Appeal to the person appointed under section 76 in proceedings between two or more parties (rule 71(1A))
300

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules prescribe fees in relation to matters arising under the Trade Marks Act 1994 (“the Act”) and the Trade Marks Rules 2008 (SI 2008/1797) (which revoked and replaced the Trade Marks Rules 2000 (SI 2000/136) (“the 2000 Rules”). These Rules revoke and replace the Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 2000 (SI 2000/137) (“the Fees Rules”) insofar as they relate to fees payable under the Act and the 2000 Rules. No change has been made to the level of fees nor to the circumstances in which a fee is payable. The Fees Rules continue to prescribe fees in relation to matters arising under the Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996 (SI 1996/714).
Where a form is specified in the Schedule in relation to any matter, that form must be sent to the registrar together with the relevant fee for that matter, unless the Trade Marks Rules 2008 specify otherwise (rule 2).
Rule 3 specifies the circumstances in which the registrar shall repay a fee or any amount paid in excess of the specified fee.
A separate impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it is made in consequence of the revocation and replacement of the 2000 Rules by the Trade Marks Rules 2008. However, a full impact assessment of the effect that the Trade Marks Rules 2008 will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector is available from the UK Intellectual Property Office, Trade Marks Law Section, Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport NP10 8QQ and is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside that instrument on the OPSI website. Copies have also been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.

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