The official fee for trademark renewal is RMB 500 per class, and RMB 450 per class for online applications at a 10% discount; if filed during the grace period, an additional late fee of RMB 250 per class applies. Where an agency is engaged, a service fee of several hundred yuan or more is also payable.
Official Fee Details
Under the current fee schedule for trademark services:
| Item | Paper Application | Online Application |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal registration fee | RMB 500/class | RMB 450/class |
| Grace-period late fee | RMB 250/class | RMB 225/class |
Note that renewal is charged per class. A trademark registered in three classes costs three sets of official fees per renewal. Renewing only some of the classes is also allowed; classes not renewed lapse naturally at expiry.
Agency Service Fees
Handling the renewal yourself through the online trademark service system costs only the official fees. Where a trademark agency is engaged, market service fees are typically several hundred yuan per class, covering document preparation, filing, follow-up on corrections and forwarding of approval documents. When selecting an agency, confirm whether the quote includes tax and correction services.
How to Control Costs
- Prefer online filing: a 10% discount on official fees, and not restricted by office hours;
- File early: avoid the grace-period late fee;
- Review the classes: for goods categories already exited or no longer operated, you may choose not to renew and save the fees;
- Manage in batches: companies holding multiple trademarks should use a trademark file management tool to monitor expiry dates centrally; centralized handling dilutes agency costs.
Common Misconceptions
Some people think renewal works like an annual report with yearly fees. In fact, a trademark is renewed once every ten years with no annual fees in between. The holding cost over a ten-year cycle is far lower than that of patents — a major advantage of trademarks as brand assets.
Note: The fee figures in this article are updated to 2026. If official or service fees are adjusted, the latest announcements of CNIPA and service providers prevail.
If you are facing the above situation, you may first run a trademark renewal through MyTMBee to confirm feasibility before deciding whether to file, avoiding blind filings that waste official fees.