This article discusses some of the main official fees associated with the various trademark matters entrusted to the Costa Rican Industrial Property Registry (“Registro de la Propiedad Industrial”).
Method of Payment
Fees are payable to the Bank of Costa Rica (Banco de Costa Rica) in U.S. dollars. The bank issues a receipt of payment, which is attached to the brief or application. Fees are ordinarily not reimbursable once paid, although there are exceptions in certain qualified cases.
| Matter | Fee US$ | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark Filing | 50.00 | Per mark and per one class; does not include publication | |
| Change or Amendment to Application | 25.00 | ||
| Division of Application | 50.00 | Does not include publication fee, if applicable | |
| Publication | 145.00 (min). | Depends on length of publication notice | |
| Registration | N/A | Only misc. stamp taxes payable | |
| Trademark Renewal | 50.00 | Per mark and per class | |
| Trademark Renewal (Grace Period) | 75.00 | Per mark and per class | |
| License, change of name or transfer | 25.00 | Per mark and per class | |
| Publication of Change of Name | 25.00 est. | Depends on length of publication notice | |
| Opposition or Cancellation Action | 25.00 | No fee for filing response or counter-statement | |
| *Statutory fees according to Trademark & Other Distinctive Signs Law (No. 7978) of Feb. 1st, 2000. Does not include service or proffesional fees. | |||
Fees are subject to change without prior notice, particularly fees associate with publications, due to adjustment, changes in calculation method and CRC/USD exchange rate.
