How Much Does a Trademark Cost?

Trademark Registration Costs

Cost is a key factor for many entrepreneurs in the trademark registration process. In Turkey, trademark application fees are set by TÜRKPATENT (the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office) according to its official tariff. For 2025, the official fee per trademark class has increased to 2350 TL. The trademark owner files the application by selecting the relevant class(es) from among the 45 trademark classes. A separate fee is required for each class.

After the application is filed, the trademark examination process begins. TÜRKPATENT evaluates whether the application meets the formal requirements. The mark must meet the necessary criteria for use in the relevant classes. The office typically provides a positive or negative response within a few months of analyzing the application.

If the application passes successfully, the approval process occurs. Once accepted, the trademark is registered and officially protected. TÜRKPATENT charges a fee to obtain the trademark registration certificate. This is the Trademark Registration Certificate Issuance (Registration Deficiency) fee.

You must also consider potential trademark oppositions that may arise at any stage of the registration process. If an opposition is filed against your registration application, you must prepare and submit a response to TÜRKPATENT examiners. This process also incurs a cost. Careful management of all these steps is critical for a smooth trademark registration process.

Trademark Agent Fees

Another factor affecting trademark registration costs is whether you use professional consultancy services for the application. The registration process is thorough and complex. It begins with the trademark search phase. Checking whether the applied-for mark has been previously registered is crucial to guaranteeing its uniqueness. At this stage, relevant databases and existing trademark records must be searched to verify the mark's availability. Working with expert trademark agents provides an advantage in this process. An attorney firm charges a consultancy fee to manage the process. This fee varies from firm to firm.