How to form the fees for Trademark registration in Bulgaria?

Like any object of industrial property, in order to obtain trademark protection, it is necessary to file an application. For all actions in the Bulgarian Patent Office fees for Trademark registration in Bulgaria are paid. The rate is approved by the Council of Ministers. When formulating the preliminary price of a brand, it is necessary to anticipate some features that affect pricing. Unlike the pricing of the applications for patent for invention, there are no reductions in the state fee for the trademark application. The main factor in determining the preliminary costs of the trademark is the number of classes of goods and services.

Fees for Trademark registration in Bulgaria

/depending on the number of classes/

After selecting the appropriate mark to be registered as a trademark, it is necessary to make a list of classes of goods and/or services. It is important that the trademark be used for goods and services in these classes. The list or the so-called “listing of goods and services” is presented in the “INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION”. This classification contains  34 groups of goods and  11 groups of services, which are called class titles or a total of 45 classes. The choice of the number of classes is not only important for the coverage of the brand but is also leading in determining the price for registration of the brand.

When choosing the classes in which the brand will receive protection, we must be guided by the actual use of the brand. If this list is too long, there is a danger that the use of the brand may not cover the whole class. Then it becomes susceptible to attack, and some goods and services may be dropped. Otherwise, if the list is too short, it is likely that the applicant will not fully cover his interest and the competition will use the same distinguishing mark for those goods and services that are not included in the registration.

Procedure in the Bulgarian Patent Office

After submitting the application, state fees are paid for applying for the trademark (depending on the number of classes of goods and/or services). Within 1 ÷ 6 months after the submission of the application and if it meets the legal requirements, the application shall be published. Within 3 months after the publication, third parties may file an opposition or objection to the registration. If no opposition is filed or when the opposition is rejected, the applicant shall be notified of the payment of registration fees. After payment of the envisaged fees, a decision is made for registration of the trademark and a registration certificate is issued.

Official fees regarding National Trademark Application

(before the Bulgarian Patent Office)